The annual end-of-summer festival will hopefully return in September 2021, with possible smaller events set to take place until then. Additionally, supergroupLaMPwill not stage its Northeast New Years Eve run. As guitaristJ. Mascissaid in a statement, Im really bummed that were not playing these shows. Due to Burning Mans size and the global audience it attracts, it is inherently a more high-risk event with regard to its potential to spread the virus. Just ask anyone who attendedFoo Fighters recent intimate concert atThe Canyonin Agoura Hills, CA on Tuesday, where concertgoers had to wade through a crowd of anti-vaccination protestors who allegedly included former child actor Ricky Schroder. The festival at sea will instead look toward early 2023 for its next voyage. The tours postponement should come as no surprise, as earlier this year Claypools other band,Oysterhead, canceled their planned 2020 performances in Chicago, IL and Stanford, CA. Various large-scale festivals have announced updated refund policies for scheduled 2020 events. Two major cancellations came from the U.K. today in the forms ofDownload FestivalandIsle Of Wightboth pushing to 2021 amid health concerns. The Gathering marks yet another American-based, August event to cancel its 2020 plans, following the Dead & Company tour cancellation from earlier this week. On March 12th, festival organizers had announced that BUKU had been postponed, and would now take place over Labor Day weekend in early September. Within the last day,Khruangbin, Flaming Lips,The Motet,The Revivalists,Maggie Rose, Flamingosis, The Ghost of Paul Revere, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers,Horseshoes & Hand Grenades,ekoostik hookah,Dark Star Orchestra, and The Lil Smokies have all announced that their New Years performances would not go on as scheduled. The event was set to take place from July 17th19th with a lineup featuring Jack Johnson, Cage The Elephant, The 1975, Tash Sultana,Umphreys McGee,Goose, Grace Potter,Jon Bellion,Lil Tecca,Thundercat, Rainbow Kitten Surprise,Allen Stone, and many more. While many summer events have been rescheduling until the Fall, at least one expert continues to believe that those hopes are unrealistic. Virtually all early summer events across the globe have seen cancellation/postponement over the past few weeks. This week alone, weve already gotten in-person concert announcements come in from Lettuce,Turkuaz,Pigeons Playing Ping Pong,Southern Avenue,Ryan Montbleau,Billy Strings,The Avett Brothers,lespecial, Twiddle, Ivan Neville, Govt Mule, Galactic, Keller Williams, and more. Wednesday saw more venues enacting updated COVID safety policies with I.M.P. Luckily, his surgeries have allowed him to perform once again. Thats why social distancing, one-way avenues, how concessions are handledall that will matter, Governor Murphy said. Working within State of New York guidelines, we are moving the Borderland Music + Arts Festival to September 2021. In terms of the return of normal concerts, the future remains a mystery. All 2020 tickets will be honored for the new dates. Goose announced concerts for May 4th, 6th, and 8th throughout the Southeast which will all either be socially distant or drive-in affairs. For those keeping track, since the last Bonnaroo took placelast summer, the festival has officially announcedfour different dates for the next installment. 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? It was a bit of a confusing day in the music industry on Thursday as two large revelations seemed to indicate opposing realities for the coming festival season. [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. The statement also notes that the 2021 event will feature a very similar lineup to this year with some tasty additions, special sets & surprises mixed in.. In our opinion, tying up our fans money for months, if not a full year, is unfair. He also said that in the case of the plans denial by state officials, the event will be moved to October 2021. In the Northeast, drive-in shows and, increasingly, pod-style concert formats have become regular occurrences, creating something of a touring circuit for mid-level bands. As vaccination distribution increases, we are witnessing restrictions being lifted around Plumas County, the state of California and the country at a really encouraging pace. Resonance Music & Arts Festivalmade a post on social media today acknowledging Pennsylvanias indefinite closure of statewide campgrounds. On Tuesday, Mayor Cantrell recommended no large events [in the city] such as French Quarter FestandJazz Fest, even EssenceFestival, as it relates to the year 2020 the focus should shift to 2021. Essence Festival, originally set to take place on the first weekend of July, announced in late March that it was moving closer to the fall. Organizers for the California Roots festival have announced the 2021 iteration of the annual springtime event will now be pushed back to next year. was due to perform. (Hopefully) lastly, TAUK announced that it will reschedule its four-night run across Harrisburg, PA (12/29); Richmond, VA (12/30); and Charleston, SC (12/31, 1/1/22). Make sure you check before you go (and go get vaccinated ahead of time). For more information, head here. In the best interest of everyones health and safety, Dave Matthews Band will perform this weekends shows in an alternate format. The rest of the band has tested negative, and has not been in contact with the members who tested positive for the past several days, but has still decided to move the shows to a later date. call from a coalition of independent music industry advocacy organizations, more than 4,910 small business owners in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) programs first priority period and an additional 10,000 businesses in the second and third priority periods have still not received the funds allotted for them nearly six months after the program was signed into law. 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. 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. The group also noted that the rest of its tour dates are still set to take place as scheduled. Its postponed dates of October 9th11th and October 16th-18th dont appear likely after AEG announced massive staff cuts earlier this weekas45,000 full-time employees were reportedly furloughed or laid off and another 300,000400,000 part-time and freelance employees were also let go. Treys main project, Phish, has yet to comment on its scheduled summer tour, which is set to begin in mid-July. The new date will be announced shortly. As the Athens, GA rockers noted in the postponement announcement, The Band has had to make a number of tough calls and last-minute rescheduling decisions over the past seventeen months. Vaccines are going to be your ticket back to shows, and as of October 4th we will be following the model we developed for Lollapalooza and requiring this for artists, fans and employees at Live Nation venues and festivals everywhere possible in the US, Live Nation president and CEO Michael Rapino said in a statement Friday. With nearly all major music festivals and concert tours originally planned for summer 2020 either canceled or postponed heading into June, events like the smaller, regional-based Summer Jam Camp Outis still set to go on at the Thomas Point Beach & Campgroundin Brunswick, ME on July 3rd5th. 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. In 2020 we need human connection and Immediacy more than ever. Theres a balancing act, said Christopher Ashley, the artistic director at San Diegos La Jolla Playhouse, between trying to stay hopeful and being realistic. Read the fullNew York Timesfeature here. For more information on the cancellation, head here. The drive-in-style Concert From Your Carseries is now set to take place at the Texas RangersGlobe Life Parkin Arlington, TX in June and smaller venues in the South likeCharleston Pour Houseare beginning to open for smaller shows with strict distancing guidelines in place. Officials in New York, including MayorBill de Blasioand the citys Cultural Affairs CommissionerGonzalo Casals, introduced the Open Culture program which will open up to 115 designated city streets in all five NYC boroughs for ticketed performing arts events. The statement also notes that organizers will continue to plan the 2021 edition of Pitchfork Music Festival if the public health situation allows it.. Billy Joel Performed Last Night While Concert Cancellations Rise Everynight Charley Crespo Going On in NYC December 21, 2021 Billy Joel performed heroically last night as he continued his historic residency at Madison Square Garden. While many scheduled events for the month of May continue to hold out hope that the virus will have run its course by then, May event postponements have already begun, most notably with BottleRock Napa (originally May 22nd24th) moving to the first weekend of October. Though we feared this would happen, we have until now hoped that it wouldnt end this way. Newsom said via press release. Thursday, November 4, 2021, 12:15 p.m. As of now, we can assume that all March 2020 shows and festivals have been canned. Multiple other Broadway shows have seen scattered cancellations due to positive cases within the cast, thoughJagged Little Pillis the first to outright close. The all-star Central Park show was intended to celebrate a return to normalcy for the city, but unforeseen obstacles remain ever-presentin this case, Mother Nature. Tritt is far from the only popular musician to come out against COVID safety mandates at concerts. When the shows were initially announced, they were among the first concerts added to the Beacons reopening schedule after more than a year with an empty house. Earlier this week, The Recording Academy announced that its annualGrammy Awards broadcast, which was scheduled for January 31st, has been pushed to March as the virus situation continues to worsen in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. More artists will be announced in the coming months, but organizers did note most of the artists from the originally-planned 2020 event will still take part in the 2021 festival. Larger gatherings conferences, concerts, sporting events when people say theyre going to reschedule this conference or graduation event for October 2020, I have no idea how they think thats a plausible possibility, he notes. We are following all of the proper guidelines. In Georgia, gyms, hair and nail salons, bowling alleys, and other such businesses will be allowed to reopen on Friday (4/24). [Note: In these uncertain times, we have to rely on the help of our community. However, we are very excited to offer the spring shows and Rooster Walk Reunion, all of which will allow camping, dancing, and much-needed merriment at Pops Farm this year!. Watch the full interview with Live Nations Joe Berchtold onSquawk Alley here. Beyond that, COVID cases have been on the rise all over the country in recent weeks. Though the concept has garnered national attention, an overwhelmingly positive reaction from the local music sceneincluding Teenage Bottlerocket guitar player Ray Carlislewho said, Were all vaccinated. Thank you to all of our @LiveNation employees for their endless resilience and creativity none of this would be possible without you pic.twitter.com/gdiapVYSyk, Michael Rapino (@Michael_Rapino) February 25, 2021. Masks will be mandatory for all guests and staffs, and all concession areas will remain closed throughout the evening. Primushas officially postponed itsA Tribute To Kings tour for the third time. This is certainly not what we had hoped for, but it is clear that we will not be able to produce Cali Roots in any sort of form that will look and feel like our beloved festival this year. Unfortunately some of our brothers cannot make it but fun is what were going to have.. The large-scale, pop-friendly festival will still take place atThe Woodlandsin Dover, DE. Ive got my Ricky shined up and have been practicing my Moog licks. Just one day after announcing their first drive-in shows scheduled for early September, Umphreys McGee has confirmed their upcoming performances in California, Texas, and Oklahomawhich were also set to take place next monthwill now be pushed back to September 2021. The Billy Joel at Fenway Park show originally scheduled for August 28, 2020 has been rescheduled for August 4, 2021. Today, Phish and Dead & Company both announced new safety guidelines that will require all attendees to provide either proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours prior to concert entry. Beach and [Atlantic City Air] Show higher probability than something indoors. On Tuesday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the state Department of Health will issue a cease and desist order to stop Fort Smith theaterTempleLive from going through with their highly-publicized, socially-distancedTravis McCreadyshow this Friday. The original gathering was set for Memorial Day weekend, May 22nd24th, and adds to the growing list of May events that have been canceled. With no end to the concert shutdown in sight, many festivals are beginning to launch virtual events instead. In New York, for example, GovernorAndrew Cuomo announced in a press release this week that venues can return to full capacity if 100 percent of attendees are vaccinated. Fans should click here to learn more about the 2020 cancelation, and how to donate money to assist the employees of the non-profit organization during the lack of seasonal income. RATMs 2021 tour dates will now kick off on June 3rd at Don Haskins Centerin El Paso, TX before the band makes its way through New Mexico, Arizona California, Oregon, and Washington. 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. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled dates, we are now offering the opportunity to request a full refund. Umphreys McGeehas canceled their annual three-night run at Morrison, COsRed Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, originally scheduled to take place on June 19th21st with support from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong,Cory Wong,Goose, and more. The venue also announced its first new shows of 2021a pair of April shows by jamtronica favoritesLotusand hinted that further announcements would be coming soon. Were also starting to see the cancellation of some drive-in shows as positive tests pop up within touring crewsanother wrinkle of COVID-era touring that seems somewhat unavoidable as the virus rages on. Govt Mule pushed its 2021 New Years run, originally set to include one night at Philadelphias The Met Philly(12/29) and two nights at New YorksBeacon Theatre, to new dates in April 2022. In early August, as the delta variant continued to spread, the bandannounced blanket COVID-19 protocolsfor all upcoming tour dates beginning on August 21st atMerriweather Post Pavilion. While the status of live events during 2020 is still very much in question, RadioheadsThom Yorkehas taken a proactive approach, moving several postponed dates from the spring-leg of his Tomorrows Modern BoxesTour to the fall. Billy Joel is postponing his Jan. 14 Madison Square Garden show for a second time due to the spike in Omicron variant COVID. In Colorado, theDenver Center for the Performing Arts is aiming to address the concern over indoor shows by requiring all attendees over the age of 12 to be fully vaccinated starting on October 1st. While this is certainly a step toward some sort of normalcy in terms of live concerts, its only a small one. This new program, which will begin allowing applications for permits on March 1st, will give performers the ability to reserve a city street for up to 12 hours for ticketed events. The String Cheese Incident has canceled the first leg of the bands 2020 Summer Tour. It is appreciated, that for whatever reason, those planning on attending the shows may not feel comfortable doing so, so by moving the tour we can alleviate some of those concerns and in turn that will allow the band and the crew to prepare with less unpredictability and create a show that both the band and fans alike will treasure and enjoy.. Lastly, in the realm of more localized festivals,BIG SomethingsThe Big What? Tickets for The Strokes performance at Barclays Center with Mac DeMarco and Hinds on April 6th are on sale now. In that same vein, Phoebe Bridgers just announced an updated fall tour schedule that maintained roughly the same dates as her previously announced trek but moved all indoor shows to outdoor venues. Now, Dave Matthews Bands summer tour will stretch from June to October 2021. Dan Kelly, president of the Krewe of Endymion, told nola.com that the restrictions came as a total shock. Putting on the parades, he said, means a lot to the city, and it means a lot to the people of New Orleans. Added Arthur Hardy, a longtime chronicler of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Why were we advised to reinvent our parades and figure out how we can socially distance, take temperatures on the floats, if we knew all along or the city knew all along that there wouldnt be parades?, Noting the difficulty of the situation, Hardy added, The bad guy here is the virus. Korn has also confirmed that singer Jonathon Davis tested positive for COVID, forcing the band to reschedule six future shows as well as cancel two others. Organizers for Borderland Music + Arts Festival have announced the cancelation of the 2020 event which was scheduled to return to its home at Knox State Park in East Aurora, NY on September 19th-20th. As the cancellation announcement notes, Together with our local leaders and Governor Gina Raimondo, we have concluded that at this time we risk too much in having a gathering of our size. You can read the full statement from organizers here. Lawrence Boone, a talent buyer forThe Far Out Lounge and Stagein Austin, TX encapsulated the shock of many music industry professionals to GovernorGreg Abbotts abrupt reopening of the state and rescinding of its mask order. The 2020 edition of theJersey Shores annualSea.Hear.Now Festivalwhich was scheduled to return to Asbury Park, NJ the weekend of September 19th20th, has been pushed back to instead take place next year on September 18th19th, 2021. The International Olympic Committee has stated that the Tokyo Olympic Games should be rescheduled for no later than summer 2021.. These new precautions will require attendees to any of TABs summer shows to present either proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours prior to when doors open for the concert. Ailing Billy Joel cancels Monday concert Karen Butler 12/18/2022 Dec. 18 (UPI) -- Rock 'n' roll icon Billy Joel has canceled Monday's show at New York's Madison Square Garden. The event featured multiple artists including headlinerAlesso, lavish stage production and pyrotechnics, and a number of interactive art installationsallwithout social distancing. And well work with all the local public health authorities. Hangout originally touted a lineup including theRed Hot Chili Peppers,Billie Eilish,Post Malone,Marshmello, andLana Del Rey. The report shared on Wednesday comes after organizers for arguably the largest and most successful pop and country music festivals in North Americahave already been forced to reschedule their events not once, but twice since the emergence of COVID-19 in the early months of 2020. As of now, Primus has not announced rescheduled dates for the affected shows. The call comes after the large-scale, weeks-long event initially rescheduled its 2021 festivities from February/March to May. While Insomniac Events plans for festivals to take place mostly in a pre-COVID format, many jam concerts scheduled for the same time will still take place in COVID-conscious templates. For more information on the cancellation, head here. Having to cancel after all we have been through the last few years just feels awful. So save the dates: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell will take place April 22 May 2, 2021. The other three nominees are Brittany Howard, leader of Alabama Shakes, who released her solo debut album Jamie; Tanya Tucker, who won a Grammy for best country album for While Im Livin, and Yola, a Grammy nominee for best new artist. Were not there yet with tests. Umphreys initially announced RCKJAVIK back in 2019 with original dates set for March 20th22nd, 2020. I just dont know how many people are actually going to do it now.. Astatementshared by festival organizers on May 26th reads. A new report shared byRolling Stone on Wednesday revealsunnamed sources who have been in direct communication with Coachella organizers have been asked by those organizers to prepare for another reschedule to the fall 2021 months, although no specific dates were included. ET. Im all for freedom but I think if youre dead, you dont have any freedoms at all, Isbell said. The cancellations continued on Sunday asBilly Strings announced that he has called off his 20212022 New Years run, initially set to take place atGLC Live at 20 Monroein Grand Rapids, MI on December 30thJanuary 1st, due to multiple positive COVID-19 tests in his touring party. Details on refunds and rescheduled dates are available here. Tickets will be valid for the corresponding rescheduled dates. The festival will return to theEmpire Polo Club in Indio, CA for its first gathering since 2019. Saturday, September 5, 2020, 3:30 p.m. A post from organizers offered little additional information and said only, Its true, followed by the new dates. The festival, originally slated for July 30thAugust 2nd, was one of the last remaining hold outs of the summer festivals. All previously purchased tickets will remain valid for the new dates. If youre venturing out to shows this summer, it would be wise to get the shot. I think that makes sense.. And again, once we are able to finalize what artists are able to make the move with us, we will provide details on refunds for those patrons who are not able to make the new dates. The festival will be reaching out to ticket buyers regarding options for refunds and/or rolling tickets over to next years event. Burning Manwill not take place in 2020 due to the continuing spread of the novel coronavirus. We would love to see you wear a mask; its smart for everybody right now, Travis told Rolling Stone. As if the estimated 266,796 coronavirus cases that supposedly stemmed from the event werent enough, those cases have also resulted in an estimated $12.2 billion in public health costs. Per the announcement, ticket-holders for both Jazz Fest weekends, including those who rolled tickets over from 2020, will receive an email this week with details about ticket refund and rollover options.