Health experts share their predictions for the future of live music in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mask-wearing will be part of the concert experience of the future, at least for little while, as will other important restrictions, Dean noted.
Concert organizers will have to monitor the spread of the virus in the community and surrounding areas where attendees may travel from. As rapid testing becomes more widely available, venues could also require proof of a negative result. “It’s not just about reduced capacity, we have to reduce the density of the crowds as well,” he said. “Even if you only allow 10% of the venue’s capacity, those people will all crowd near the stage unless you have assigned seating that keeps them apart. That means having small crowds spread out in large venues, which would drastically change the concert experience.”
“The reduced capacity will make it difficult, or even impossible, for the bands and promoters to break even,” said Labus. “Given the logistical challenges of mounting national tours, I would expect to see smaller acts in smaller venues before we see the return of large arena shows.”of about 1,350 live industry professionals, more than 72% expressed “concern about their company’s ability to survive COVID-19.
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