Lets hope 2021 will resolve us all into some form of unity. Saturday, September 5, 2020, 4:30 p.m. Canadas largest music conference and festival was initially scheduled to take place from May 20th22nd. The festival will be reaching out to ticket buyers regarding options for refunds and/or rolling tickets over to next years event. I dont have the staff and I dont have the stones to risk if Governor Abbotts a genius or an idiot.. While new dates have yet to be made available, the statement promises that more information will follow. Bunbury, which takes place in Cincinnati on the shores of the Ohio River, had planned to wait out the initial stay-at-home order, which was due to expire on April 6th. DWM has even given fans with tickets to any of the canceled festivals the option to redeem their passes for entry at either Louder Than Life or Aftershock. As the month of March begins and whats usually the beginning of summer festival season draws closer, were seeing a lot of movement on the cancellation/postponement/announcement front. Genesis has hit pause on its ongoingLast Domino? While this is certainly a step toward some sort of normalcy in terms of live concerts, its only a small one. Trey Anastasio Bands concerts at Radio City Music Hall in New York on October 2nd and 3rd will require proof of full vaccination for entry, a recent COVID test will not be accepted. Tickets are available for refunds at point of purchase and we are working on something special for all those that had a ticket. The bands three scheduled drive-in shows in Vermont next month are, at this point, still moving forward as planned. While the 200 cases are notable, that number represents less than one percent of the total attendees for the weekend. is the smallest event listed in this roundup of announcements, it appears that organizers have elected to postpone the festival once again hoping that, by next summer, staff will not have to plan around any pandemic-related safety precautions. As cancellations dwindle and announcements increase, the main hurdle for live musics return from the pandemic is navigating the uncertain waters of post-pandemic concerts. The frontman noted that this was no fault of the venues or promoters, who took excellent steps to create a safe environment. Due to the indoor and intimate nature of the venues, however, the band has opted to cancel the shows for now, with Some (most? Tour - Billy Joel Official Site Tour 10 Mar 2023 Los Angeles, CA Sofi Stadium Tickets 26 Mar 2023 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Sold Out! If you are unable to attend the new date, you will be able to request a refund at the Eagles website. The band, led by brother and sister pair ClydeandGracie Lawrence, was slated to perform in Fort Collins (11/4), Denver (11/5), and Boulder (11/6) this week but has been forced to cancel after two members tested positive for COVID. Additionally,Journeyhas also been forced to cancel its summer tour alongsideThe Pretenders. Widespread Panichas announced the postponement of the bands run of shows in Napa, CA set for September 4th6th. Each time we are announcing the season based on current protocol and then the current protocols change.. In a statement posted to Facebook, Spafford explained that keyboardist and vocalistAndrew Red Johnsonhas tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform at this weekends shows at Milwaukee, WIs Miramar Theatre (11/411/5) and Chicago, ILsPark West(11/6). Vaccinations save lives, said Mike Grimes, co-owner of the Basement and Basement East. Were not there yet with tests. Las Vegass Electric Daisy Carnival(EDC) and various otherInsomniac-produced festivals are reportedly still on for this spring. The Peach Music Festival, originally scheduled to take place on July 4th weekend at Scranton, PAs Montage Mountain, has been officially rescheduled to Independence Day Weekend 2021. Originally rescheduled for April 17, 2021 . ET. After lengthy discussions with local and state health authorities about the impact of COVID-19 both in our community and throughout the world, we believe it is in the best interest of everyones health and safety that Outside Lands not be held in 2020. With mass gatherings seemingly already deemed unsafe in New Orleans through February 2021, music fans thoughts may drift toNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, scheduled to take place in late April/early May following its postponement and eventual cancellation in 2020. AsRed Rocks Amphitheatrereopened to limited capacity audiences over the weekend with a four-night run byLotus, the iconic Morrison, CO venue further expanded its upcoming schedule with new concerts throughout May and July from big names includingBob Weir and Wolf Bros,The Disco Biscuits,Umphreys McGee,Tedeschi Trucks, and many more. According to a statement from the band on the canceled shows, previously slated to take place on October 15th and 16th at theGrand TheateratChoctaw Casino & Resort, Unfortunately, it was not possible to implement the bands Covid-19 policies in this venue. 2023 Cable News Network. And well work with all the local public health authorities. Though Lawton and Paczkowski will not perform with theJoe Russos Almost Deadguitarist on New Years Eve, the two Trey Anastasio Band sideman will stage a concert with their duoSoule Mondeat Nectars on December 31st. Now, with Dead & Company tour canceled, it is likely only a matter of time before other large-scale outdoor summer tour cancellations begin to roll in as well. ET. The 12th annual festival was initially scheduled for May 29th-31st at Buena Vista, COs The Meadows, with a lineup of The California Honeydrops, Drew Emmitt, Lindsay Lou, Daniel Rodriguez, Rapidgrass, Grant Farm, Tierro Band, Mama Magnolia, Bonfire Dub, We Dream Dawn, WinterWonderWomen, The Sea Stars, Pickin on the Dead, and more. As Americana Music Association executive director Jed Hilly noted along with the announcement, Despite all our hope, logistical wrangling and passion, we have concluded that it would not be safe to conduct the Americana Honors & Awards at the wonderful and historic Ryman Auditorium next Wednesday, September 16. In what has been a disappointing year for concertgoers and the music industry alike, Outside Lands is looking to the future. It is painfully clear that this will not be possible. Luckily, his surgeries have allowed him to perform once again. This announcement marks the first large-scale tour to reschedule previously postponed dates until 2021. Head to the event website for more info. As more and more artists adapt to the new drive-in concert trend in order to perform for their fans during the summer of coronavirus, one new venue in the U.K. is approaching social distancing head-on. The events organizers stated that the exact timetable on these closures is still unknown, and that they are working with officials to find the best, and safest, solution possible. The cancellation impacts SCIs mid-June dates atSandy Amphitheaterin Sandy, UT (6/17, 6/18), andKettleHouse Amphitheaterin Bonner, MT (6/19, 6/20), as well as the early July dates atCape Cod Melody Tentin Hyannis, MA (7/2, 7/3), andThompsons Pointin Portland, ME (7/4). I would climb up cables and hang upside down, anything to get attention." Astatementshared by festival organizers on May 26th reads. Brandi Carlile, who won artist of the year last year, is also nominated in the category. If things change, however, we have backup dates in place & Ill let you know soon., A COVID-19 waiver of liability posted on the Insomniacwebsitereads, By entering the venue and/or the event, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death., Last week duringLive Nations Q4 2020 earning call, CEOMichael Rapinoexpressed confidence that 75100% capacity events would return to key U.S. states later this year. Ticketholders can also request a refund by reaching out to the festival directly via email. Under the new protocols, that choice has become mandatory. In anoteposted on social media, Anastasios camp explained that the Columbus show will now be a solo acoustic performance. "Way back in the early '70s, I used to do somersaults, flips off the piano. If you want to participate in our society fully, youve got to get vaccinated, he said at a news conference. Summer Camp, however, will still take place in 2020 but has instead moved to the weekend of August 21st23rd. The last day [before the Labor Day Weekend festival] to receive the second shot of Moderna or Pfizer, or a single dose of Johnson and Johnson is Thursday, August 19th., Jason Isbell, who recently enacted similar vaccination/testing guidelines for his upcoming shows, was more blunt about the issue. Meanwhile, other states are looking at a more cautious path back to full-capacity live events. As cities around the country gradually start to reopen, small, socially distant live performances are beginning to pick back up. So, it is with a heavy heart we announce the decision to cancel all 5 shows but with a hopeful heart, we will reschedule and start over when this wave seems to be behind us.. According to a number of health experts reached for comment in a new report fromRolling Stone, concerts in late 2020 are looking less and less like a sure thing. We are taking extra measures and making plans to insure your safety. While no lineup announcement has been made regarding the Suwannee Hulaween gathering atSpirit of Suwannee Music Park, organizers on Thursday issued a Save The Date on social media for October 28th31st. The latest cancellation of Coachella, which was set to return on April 9th-11th and April 16th-18th, and Stagecoach (April 23rd-25th) was confirmed on Friday afternoon byDr. Cameron Kaiser, a public health officer for Riverside County, who shared via hisTwitter, Due to the pandemic, Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser today (Jan. 29) signed a public health order canceling Coachella Valley Music and Arts, Stagecoach Country Music festivals planned for April 2021. The 2020 edition of Summer Camp Music Festival has officially been canceled. The museum also announced the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will move to the fall with the 36th Induction Ceremony returning to Cleveland. Im so sorry to let you know so close to show day, but I was hoping to be closer to a full recovery by now. The new cancellations also extend beyond the Big Easy. Meanwhile, Foo Fighters went ahead with the announcement of new 2022 U.K. dates, betting on an improvement in the COVID situation across the pond by next summer. For more information, head here. I miss touring and miss all of you. David Crosbyhas announced the postponement of his spring/summer run of shows with The Sky Trails Band, which was scheduled to begin on May 14th and continue until June 21st. STS9also called off a run of four New Years shows at Atlantas The Eastern due to the ongoing surge in new cases. Their next tour date is at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, after that they'll be at Madison Square Garden in New York (NYC). We were eagerly looking forward to the shows and despite our best efforts to keep everyone healthy, we have to do what is right. This seems to indicate that Red Rocks may not open for its usual spring/summer concert season at all this year. Tuesday, September 1st, 2020, 4:30 p.m. Courtney Barnett has postponed the remainder of her 2022 North American tour due to a positive COVID-19 test in her touring party. With COVID-19 vaccine rollouts still in the first stages, more festivals scheduled for the spring and early summer months are likely to also be pushed back in the coming weeks. Now, the situation has flipped: concert cancellations due to COVID-19 are few and far between, and the explosion of new announcements in recent weeks has been staggering. We want to keep it at your 20% capacity set-up. Artists and our staff and the patrons, I dont think any of them are gunning for us to change anything right now, Zach Ernst, talent buyer for famed Austin blues club Antones,said. The band added 10 new stops to the tour in Ontario, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado in an effort to help make it up to fans. RW Reunion will bring many of your favorite bands, vendors and friends back to Pops for something that looks and feels like RW in all the right ways, but adds changing leaves, cooler temperatures and an even more intimate vibe, the statement reads. Much like Mardi Gras, however it turns out, Jazz Fest 2021 will likely look quite different from previous years. In their official statement, festival organizers noted that considering the uncertainty about COVID-19. All of us at Red Rocks are excited to see what 2021 will bring as we emerge from the challenges of the pandemic. Please stay safe, stay positive and keep those good vibes flowing. Rebillet ensured that he and his team worked hard to plan the tour with the safety and well-being of concert-goers in mind. What a difference a few weeks can make. Unfortunately, Im sad to share that I just tested positive as well and will no longer be able to perform on the rest of the iHeartRadioJingle Ball Tour. As the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. blows past previous highs leading into the winter months, a full-blown Ultra Music Festival event took place on Saturday in Taiwan, where the virus has been effectively contained. Per theNew York Times, Cuomo said in a news conference from Albany that arts, entertainment and events venues can reopen April 2 at 33 percent capacity, with a limit of up to 100 people indoors or 200 people outdoors, and a requirement that all attendees wear masks and be socially distanced. While Rage has announced they will remain on the Coachella lineup, whether or not that festival takes place as scheduled in October remains to be seen. The article, The Fall of Autumn: Live Performance Producers Are Giving Up on 2020, checks in with everyone from orchestra producers to theater impresarios to independent venues to executives from promotion giants like Live NationandAEG. Widespread Panichas canceled their long-running annual Red Rocksrun for 2020. Unfortunately some of our brothers cannot make it but fun is what were going to have.. While the worlds ofMajor League SoccerandPhishdont often intersect, fans of both the Vermont jam band and Colorado Rapidsreceived a bit of good news on Thursday whenDicks Sporting Good Park in Commerce City announced that it will host 8,000 fans at Rapids home games beginning later this month. The virus isnt gone, DeSantis mentioned with Wednesdays announcement. A statement shared to Crosbys website on Wednesday afternoon reads, It is with great regret that we have to postpone our upcoming tour due to the effects of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. A flurry of New Years concert cancellations landed in the week leading up to the holiday, with Phish, My Morning Jacket, Umphreys McGee, Dopapod, Lettuce, Spafford,Pink Talking Fish,The Infamous Stringdusters, Jeff Tweedy, and TAUKall scrapping year-end performances. Another credible source, Mark Scott(city manager of Indio) tells Rolling Stone that his office is working on a Budget option for a possible third date postponement, but didnt confirm any specific plans or dates. With heavy hearts and some really pissed off feelings, were looking at the numbers out of Georgia and the rest of the USA and just cant proceed with our plan to have Homecoming in two weeks, the statement began. As Rotella explained in a social media post on the postponement, while state guidelines would have theoretically allowed for the event to go on as planned, a new reopening plan by Clark County, the home of EDC andLas Vegas Motor Speedway, requires the local population to be at least 60% vaccinated before restrictions over large-scale events may be lifted. On Monday, Widespread Panicopted to push its five-night September run at New Yorks Beacon Theatrejust a few blocks from Central Parkto January 2022, citing COVID concerns. In a Facebook post announcing the postponement, the band said: Its better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret, for the safety of our families, for our crews, for the fans and for the Blue Army. Find more information here. Bonnaroo, which was postponed from early-June to late-September last month, will now offer refunds for a 30-day period beginning on Friday, May 1st. On Tuesday another large festival, PepsisGulf Coast Jam, canceled its Labor Day Weekend event in Panama City, FL due to mounting COVID concerns in the area. They look forward to seeing you upon their return.. On Thursday, Genesis announced rescheduled dates for the bandsThe Last Domino? Read the full statement from Summer Camp organizers below. The tours name and overall mission also make for a fitting tribute to late Rush drummerNeil Peart, whodied unexpectedlyearlier this year. While the industry has gone to great, inventive lengths to survive in the age of social distancing, it has been clear since the beginning of the pandemic that live music would not be able to return to any semblance of the old normal until the coronavirus is effectively contained via a vaccine. The plan notes, however, that if metrics indicate a negative trend over the next two weeks, the city will return to phase two. In addition to urging fans to get vaccinated, the note also highly recommended wearing masks at the upcoming outdoor shows when closer to 6 feet from otherswhich, at a fully-sold amphitheater show, is pretty much anywhere inside the venue. Head over toRolling Stoneto read the full story. After 15 consecutive years we will miss all the familiar faces and uplifting vibes that our community shares.. Those who cannot make the rescheduled shows should contact point of purchase for refunds. [UPDATE 9/4/21]: With bassistStefan Lessard and drummerCarter Beauford out due to positive COVID-19 tests, the band played with the lineup throughout Fridays show at the Gorge. Due to the uncertainty around large-scale event production and COVID safety, Cali Roots will be postponed until May 2022. While many in the U.S. might not be paying terribly close attention to cancellations and postponements from across the pond, this one is significant as both festivals were set for the second weekend of June, with Download Festival going June 12th14th and Isle of Wight 11th14th. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday that the city has canceled all non-essential events in June. Fans should note, however, that BSO has temporarily suspended ticket sales for the 2021 Tanglewood Popular Artist series until organizers have more information about the status of the 2021 schedule. Now, organizers are throwing in the towel on 2020 and looking toward May 28th30th, 2021 for their anniversary celebration. Organizers forThe Hog Farm Hangouthave announced the postponement of its 2020 festival. Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival, which was set to return Pops Farmin Martinsville, VA this May after being canceled in 2020, has again been canceled, organizers announced on Friday. As vaccine distribution continues around the country and new COVID-19 cases trend downward, the state of Colorado is hopeful that concerts could return at near-full capacity by July. That said, the threat of COVID-19 has not gone away, and the pandemic will continue to have implications on the live music industry and experience for the foreseeable future. As of now,The Revivalists performance withPreservation Hall Jazz Band andNeal Francis on June 12th at Red Rocks, as well as Umphreys McGees three-night run withPigeons Playing Ping Pong,Cory Wong,Goose,Godboner, and more, have not been canceled, leaving hope for rescheduled dates. Our county went from MODERATE to HIGH level of transmission late last week. Newsom said via press release. Various legacy artists have now called off extensive 2020 tours as we continue to fight against the spread of the coronavirus. For more information on the postponement, click here. With tens of thousands of deaths due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we cant possibly in good conscience even consider trying to put on a Gathering during these difficult times. Organizers forJam Cruise have announced that their planned voyage in early 2021, the 19th edition of the event, has been postponed until 2022. Unfortunately, that appearance was only onJimmy Kimmel Live! At this time, due to the ongoing circumstances surrounding the Covid 19 pandemic, we have decided to reschedule Summer Camp Music Festival 2021 to take place over the weekend of August 20-22, 2021, with the pre-party taking place Thursday, August 19th. Two major cancellations came from the U.K. today in the forms ofDownload FestivalandIsle Of Wightboth pushing to 2021 amid health concerns. The singer has already welcomed more than 300,000 fans to his shows in five cities, with more than 350,000 tickets sold for the five canceled shows. The event was set to open to the public on August 20th at New York Citys Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Now, Jazz Fest and presenterShell have once again thrown in the towel on these dates and are looking instead to the events typical spring dates, set for April 19thMay 8th, 2022. Of note, Nashville, TNthe music cityhas entered phase two of its reopening plan, which allows for certain live performances to resume with social distancing measures in place. A statement shared by festival organizers on Wednesday reads. Tickets and lodging packages purchased for 2020 will also be honored at this years festival. We will be spreading people out on the 80+ acre campground. Live Nation, the worlds largest concert promoter, has announced updated COVID safety protocols for all of its venues and events. John. At one point, Joel said he actually became unable to walk, using a scooter chair to help him get around due to the pain he was in. The four-day festival originally scheduled to return toGreat Stage Parkin Manchester, TN earlier this month wasinitially postponedto the September 2427th in an act of wishful thinking back in mid-March. One clear-cut example of this staggered approach to 2021 is theArdmore Music Hall. The announcement coincides with NYIVAs proposed day of action on Tuesday (August 4th) where the collection of venues is asking fans to help in contacting their congressional representatives and urge them to support the Save Our Stages Actand theRestart Actthe two pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced by SenatorsTodd Young,Michael Bennet, AmyKlobuchar, andJohn Cornynlast month. Stay safe! With two part testing, concertgoers, staff, and performers were tested for COVID-19 three days before the festival, as well at the front gates of the event. On Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City would become the first U.S. city to require at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine in order to participate in a variety of activities including indoor dining, gyms, and performance venues. The newly rescheduled dates will see shows in St. Louis, MO (7/29) and Kansas City, MO (7/30) before a two night stand at Denver, COsMission Ballroom(7/31, 8/1). Reports surfaced that Coachella and Stagecoach would take place in fall 2021, though no exact dates were officially confirmed.