Ireland’s live sector reacts to new reopening plan
Singular Artists, MCD, the MEAI and more say the phased reopening renders most concerts "inoperable" until all restrictions are lifted
News By IQ | 1 September 2021
Live music will return to Ireland for the first time in 18 months under the government’s new phased reopening plan.
In an announcement yesterday (29 August) evening, Taoiseach (prime minister of Ireland) Micheál Martin announced the government’s plan for reopening society over the coming months – including the gradual easing of restrictions on live events.
From 6 September, indoor events and mass gatherings can take place at 60% of a venue’s capacity where all patrons are immune (fully vaccinated or…