UK live industry states support for Covid certification

Instead of vaccine passports, the industry is backing Covid-status certification, which would also include natural immunity and negative test results

News By | 23 April 2021

The system could use the National Health Service's Covid-19 app © NHS

Live music, entertainment, exhibition, events and indoor sports associations and businesses have pledged their support for Covid-status certification as a means to fully reopen venues.

In an open letter, signatories including AEG Europe, the Entertainment Agents’ Association, Kilimanjaro Live, the Concert Promoters’ Association, Ticketmaster, ASM Global, the Association of Festival Organisers, NEC Group and umbrella body LIVE (Live music Industry Venues and Entertainment) state they are willing to work with the British government to implement Covid-status certification – ie ensuring…

You've used your free article this month

Continue reading with a free account, or subscribe for unlimited access to all of our news, features and reports.

Subscribe Create a Free Account

Share this

MOST POPULAR

Related Content

Industry orgs urge gov support in face of Covid-19

Industry orgs urge gov support in face of Covid-19 [updating]

Live music industry associations from around the world are demanding relief measures from governments to help see the business through difficult times

News 17 March, 2020

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham

The Jewel of the Midlands: Resorts World Arena at 40

As Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena reaches a milestone, IQ talks to management, clients, and admirers about the building’s rich history

Feature 3 February, 2021

Under cover operations: Insuring live music in 2021

As roadmaps to reopening roll out in key territories around the world, the subject of insurance has become more urgent than ever

Feature 23 April, 2021

Back to top