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

3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
3Arena, Dublin, Ireland

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…

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