Fans may have to walk through disinfectant mists, wear face mask, others
The British live entertainment industry may be set to reopen by autumn, however with huge modifications to the gig experience, venue chiefs suggest.
A notable move will be having Fans walk through disinfectant mists and have their temperatures taken on the way in to venues.
Industry chiefs say they are optimistic that live music can return after the summer – if they can survive that long.
Thousands of shows have been cancelled or postponed since the start of lockdown in March, and the government has been warned that tens of thousands of jobs are on the line.
Some of the best-known venues in the country have expressed risk of financial bankruptcy.
Lucy Noble, who chairs the National Arena Association – which represents 23 of the UK and Ireland’s biggest concert venues, including Manchester Arena, London’s O2 and Birmingham’s Utilita Arena – told Mirror Online: “We are at serious risk.”
Also, the chief executive of London’s Royal Albert Hall said that temperature tests, health surveys and disinfectant mists are among the ideas he’s asked the government to look at.
Concertgoers could also be required to wear masks, and staff will have to wear PPE under plans being considered.
Craig Hassall, chief executive at the Royal Albert Hall, told Mirror Online that there could be lessons learned from South Korea, where theatres were able to operate during the pandemic.
