Full statement below and on our website. The drastic turn of events this week with the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has, once again, changed everything, the producers said in a statement. Now, it seems that BUKU organizers were a little too optimistic about the viability of their event this Fall. Lynyrd Skynyrdhas canceled a string of tour dates following a positive COVID-19 test by guitarist Rickey Medlockeover the weekend. The remaining dates have been canceled. Those shows will now occur on February 27th and 25th, respectively. Red Rocks also announced on Friday that two Glass Animals shows scheduled for June 14th-15th, 2021 will now take place on those same dates in 2022. First, New Yorks Madison Square Garden revealed thatFoo Fighterswill perform for a full-capacity crowd at the Worlds Most Famous Arena on June 20th. Barcelona, Spains annualPrimavera Sound festival has been officially postponed to 2021. Concert venues, along with movie theaters and bowling alleys, will be allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity and must also abide by social distancing restrictions. All festival tickets purchased will be valid during the new dates, however, the festival has announced that refund and exchange options will be available in the coming days should any patrons not be able to attend the new dates. The music and camping festival will employ a two-part COVID-19 testing policy, which will require ticket-holders to show proof of vaccination or take a free PCR lab COVID-19 test before the event plus an additional rapid test at the time of arrival on-site. KISS has rescheduled the remaining dates on their 2020End of the Road farewell tour with David Lee Rothto next year, the band announced on Wednesday. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working on finding a suitable replacement one that will prioritize the health and safety of everyone working and attending the show, reads a statement posted to Foo Fighters Twitter. The announcement didnt reveal any info regarding artist programming or a 2021 lineup. According to the announcement on the bands social media pages, Vernon Downs informed them on Wednesday that they would no longer host the shows, billed as moe.s Miracle Mile, originally scheduled to take place this Friday and Saturday, July 31st and August 1st. Dave Matthews Bandhas canceled a pair of upcoming shows in Durant, OK due to the groups inability to implement its COVID-19 safety protocols at the planned venue. a statement on his verified Facebook page reads. September 4, 2020 Six Billy Joel concerts that were originally scheduled to take place this year from March through August and were postponed to begin this September have been rescheduled to take place from November 2021 through April 2022. Though not yet back to full capacity, the 6,000 person venue is currently hosting up to 2,500 people with plans to soon increase to 3,000. The 20th-anniversary event, originally set to take place in early June, was initially postponed to August 26th30th, 2021. Stay safe! He also reiterated the current state guidelines that allow for venues to host 50 percent vaccinated and 50 percent unvaccinated attendees. After its historic, full-season cancellation in 2020, western Massachusetts Tanglewood Music Festival will return in an abbreviated form this coming July and August, organizers announced late last week. (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). For more information on the cancellation, head here. In a statement accompanying the announcement, promoterSSD Concerts noted that several high-profile artists signed up. Keep an eye out for a full lineup on Tuesday, July 7th. It will be a different kind of an event, the Mayor said with Mondays address. The rest of the band and crew are all safe and healthy with negative test results, said Spafford in a statement. DETROIT - Music icon Billy Joel will play Detroit's Comerica Park on Saturday, July 9, 2022. The band also laid out new safety requirements that will necessitate fans either provide proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within the past 48 hours. The virus isnt gone, DeSantis mentioned with Wednesdays announcement. WhileDave Matthews Band announced a re-shuffled itinerary for its scheduled 2021 national tour beginning in July, fan-favorite Michigan music festivalElectric Forest just announced that it is pushing its tentatively scheduled August 2021 event back to 2022. This years festival was set to feature additional performances from The Beach Boys, Patti Smith,Goose,Phoebe Bridgers,Cage The Elephant, Billy Idol, Reignwolf, Gang of Youths, Lord Huron, Dirty Heads, The Growlers, Grouplove, Dr. Dog,The Dirty Knobs with Mike Campbell,Liz Cooper and The Stampede,and more. Fruit Batshave canceled a number of upcoming shows in California and Arizona due to COVID-19 concerns. Of course, with all things COVID-19-related, this policy is subject to change at any moment. AsThe New York Times notes, The Bowl has churned through three different opening plans in the space of a month. The highly contagious variant is disrupting shows abroad as well as in the U.S.King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have canceled their Timelandfestival initially scheduled to take place in Tallarook, roughly an hours drive north of Melbourne, Australia over New Years weekend. Tuesday saw more cancellations from The String Cheese Incident, who axed shows in St. Louis, MO as well as a headlining slot at Backwoods At Mulberry Mountain later this month in Ozark, AK. The landmark move marks the first time in 98 years that the popular outdoor amphitheater has canceled an entire season. We appreciate your understanding and support throughout these unprecedented times and well keep you posted with more information soon.. Those limits would be increasedto 150 people indoors or 500 people outdoorsif the venues are able to test all attendees. 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). The city of New York is offering various incentives to increase vaccination rates, from tickets to games to $100 in cash. Souliveannounced on Monday that the bandsBowliveNew Years Eve residency atBrooklyn Bowl will not take place as planned December 29th31st. Prior to the industry shutdown, singerDave Grohl revealed the band had completed finalizing the recordings for what will be their 10th studio album. most likely all?? Rather than canceling the festival due to the ongoing pandemic, Beanstalk will now take place on the same weekend as a drive-in-style event at Fort Collins, COsHoliday Twin Drive-In Theater. These streams will feature all six band members playing together, live, atBoondock Studios. Even still, bands continue to forfeit 2021 tour dates by the day. The initial run of 2020 North American performances as part of the classic rock bands final tour began back on February 1st and was scheduled to continue through the summer and into fall, but the arrival of COVID-19 in mid-March shut the tour down indefinitely. Ringo Starrhas also pushed his North American 2020 tour to next year. The airline industry has become adept at loading people by zones, said Hillary J. Hart, executive director of Houstons Theater Under the Stars. Regular saxophonistJames Casey previously had to bow out of this tour as he undergoes chemotherapy for colon cancer. ET. The statement went on to explain that ticketholders would have the option of transferring their 2020 tickets to next years event or receiving a full refunddetails for which would be provided in an email over the following days. All 2020 & 2021 tickets will be honored for Cali Roots 2022. These cancellations should come as no surprise at this point, as virtually every large-scale event during the month of May has been canceled or postponed. Theres going to be some bands who will come. 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. Billy Joelhas rescheduled his performances atMadison Square Garden for the fall of 2021 and winter 2022. Stay safe, get vaccinated, and go out and support the various musicians beginning to play smaller, distanced shows near you. [We] have not, to date, done a lot of work in the 0% to 50% capacity business. Organizers atRed Rocks Amphitheatreissued a statement late on Friday saying that venue staff and promoters are working to plan for a variety of scenarios this summer., The 2020 concert season at the famed Morrison, CO venue was almost entirely postponed to 2021. As states like Ohio continue to push shelter-in-place orders into May, it is likely that there will be more June cancellations to come. Billy Joel in Concert (2014-2023) Billy Joel in Concert is a current concert tour by the American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. Wednesday brought the announcement of Quarantine Comes Alive, modeled after events likeDenver Comes Alive and Brooklyn Comes Alive(which was set to take place in late March before COVID-19 forced its postponement until 2021). In New York City, bothMadison Square Garden andBarclays Center plan to reopen with extremely limited fan attendance for their respectiveNBAandNHL teams. In a statement, SCI acknowledged thateven though the unspecified musician was fully vaccinated against the virushe still managed to contract COVID in a breakthrough case. While some had held out hope that the event would be able to go on as planned on its usual December 36 dates, officials said they had little choice given the continued uncertainty over the pandemics course, international travel restrictions and quarantine regulations across the country and abroad. The results of the loosening restrictions are already becoming apparent. While phase two allows for live performances to begin under the aforementioned circumstances at Restaurants & Bars Serving Food, Socially-Driven Businesses will remain closed during phase two. 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. We will continue to update you on his condition.. The String Cheese Incident has canceled the first leg of the bands 2020 Summer Tour. One thing is certain, our 20th Anniversary is going to be the best celebration we could dream of after all this time apart. Isbell has not yet announced rescheduled dates for the five postponed shows. In another crushing blow,Dead & Companyannounced that their summer tour is canceled. 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. Some of the entities reached for comment in the piece provided some insight into what they may do in place of regular live shows. The announcement added, Stay tuned for more info on this weeks shows and thank you for the continued support.. Isle of Wight, on the other hand, is another of the U.K.s long-standing pop megafestivals, in the same vein asGlastonbury, which has also been canceled. That three-night run atOxbow RiverStagewill now take place September 3rd5th, 2021. Losing the weight was unintentional, Joel clarified, but he feels comfortable and healthy at his current weight. Though this past weekend sawDave Matthews Bandkick off a major summer tour withPhishfollowing suit on Wednesday, the United States is far from done with the living nightmare that is COVID-19. The rescheduled event was set to return to the Fair Grounds Race Courseon October 8th10th and 15th17th, 2021. For more details, head here. It appears that this may not be the case and, if Resonance is ultimately canceled, would mark a major movement of the metaphorical line in the sand for mass gatherings. The announcement shared by event organizers on Wednesday also notes, Rest assured, we are working closely with the city and state authorities to ensure a safe experience for all. 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 50th-anniversary edition of Roskilde Festival, scheduled to take place at Animal Showgroundsin Roskilde, Denmark on June 27th-July 4th, has been canceled, event organizersannounced on Monday. While many larger events in the timeframe of the rescheduled dates have already canceled, theater shows like this may be more likely than larger festivals by the end of July. In other news, New Jersey GovernorPhil Murphyindicated that, if the state keeps up the pace of its vaccine distribution efforts, outdoor concerts on Atlantic Citys beach will likely be able to go on. The concert, held at VFW Post 39 in St. Petersburg, has 250 discounted tickets on sale compared to four $1,000 tickets. I dont have the staff and I dont have the stones to risk if Governor Abbotts a genius or an idiot.. Large-scale festivals continue to place their bets on the late summer and fall. Plan A, announced at the start of May, called for selling just a 25 percent of its 18,000 seats. 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! And there's bulletproof glass between me and the audience.". As venues both large and small sit empty, their operators are getting increasingly creative in order to drive business to the spaces in one way or another. By this point, youve surely heard about the growing trend of drive-in concerts as a substitute for regular mass gatherings this summer. In addition to asking people not to come if feeling unwell or if they have recently tested positive for COVID-19, the festival will require proof of a negative pharmacy or lab test (home test results not accepted) within 72 hours of the event for any attendee who is not vaccinated. We will be sending an email to all ticket holders with further information. The three-day event will return to Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia over Labor Day weekend (September 3rd5th) with two performances from headliners Greensky Bluegrass. In August, the festival issued a statement on COVID-19 in which it encouraged attendees to get vaccinated, promised further updates as the situation continued to develop, and let fans know that things were moving forward with cautious enthusiasm.. We will continue to share news and safety protocols as we have them and we look forward to seeing you soon! Though this is unwelcomed news for fans of John, it comes as no surprise. Even as traditional concerts and festivals are canceled through the summer, Spafford and other like-minded acts are showing that there is a path forward. After initially moving theirHotel California Tourto the fall of 2020, theEagleshave rescheduled the string of dates for September and October 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The New York Timesalso points to slagging ticket sales for the musicalwhich opened to critical success in late 2019, fetching 15 Tony nominationsas a supplemental reason for its closing. I wanted to get the kids that want to go to shows to go out and get their shots.. In the best interest of everyones health and safety, Dave Matthews Band will perform this weekends shows in an alternate format. Did you encounter any technical issues? When asked about the collective decision to require vaccinations, Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League said, As vaccination has proven the most effective way to stay healthy and reduce transmission, Im pleased that the theatre owners have decided to implement these collective safeguards at all our Broadway houses. Click here to see the full statement from the festival. Just a few weeks ago, we were optimistic about where our business, and country, were heading. Ticket-buyers can choose to either hold on to their tickets, which will be honored on the new date, or request a refund at point of purchase. This past weekend sawLCD Soundsystemscrap its remaining three shows of a 20-concert residency atBrooklyn Steeldue to rising cases. This includes Paul Williams of Leadfoot Promotions in Tampa Bay, FL, who has come up with an innovative way to encourage vaccinations. Ticketholders for the 2020 event are encouraged to head to the festival website for more info on refund options and the 2021 bling faith tickets. In March, theInternational Olympic Committee postponed the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, originally set to take place from July 24thAugust 9th, to an undetermined date in 2021, and American pro sports leagues like the NBA,NHL, andMLB remainon indefinite hiatus. We believe the most helpful thing we can do as a community right now is celebrate and raise awareness for the musicians wed love to see at the Fort this summer.. It may be the path less traveled, but it will get us there nonetheless. The model has since been decried by local public health officials as inaccurate. 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. The study takes a different approach, looking at the areas that sent the most people to the rally and how case trends changed after the event rather than direct contact tracing. Make sure you get your shots and go support your favorite bands as they once again start to hit the stage! Onward & upward.. The virtual induction broadcast will feature the acceptance speeches from the class of 2020, along with interviews with inductees and artists by whom theyve been influenced, archival content, and more. There appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel and as we begin to see things open up, we remain optimistic and want to be certain that we can host the best and safest festival possible. In addition to Peach, eight other shows scheduled this summer have been moved to 2021. Originally planned for June 20, 2020, the concert was postponed to 2021 last May. Chicagos Riot Fest will not take place in 2020 as event organizers confirmed they are now focusing their efforts ahead to 2021, an announcement shared on Wednesday morning festival confirmed. We wanted to continue to communicate with our fans and update you with valid information as it becomes available. The Halloween music festival, slated for October 29thNovember 1st atThe Spirit of the Suwannee Music Parkin Live Oak, FL, is traditionally one of the last and most popular festivals of the fall season. "Over the years, jumping off the piano, landing on a hard stage certainly didn't help," he shared in the interview. We are extremely sorry, but safety has to be first and foremost. At the same time, the venue has been rolling out new dates and cancellations for its existing calendar of 2021 dates, many of which were pushed out a year with a wish and a prayer upon their initial postponement in 2021. A number of reasons have played a role in Taiwans ability to prevent the virus from spreading (the island, population 23 million, has recorded 550 total cases and only seven deaths). Instead, the cross-genre gathering will now take place October 1st3rd and 8th10th, 2021. Lets hope 2021 will resolve us all into some form of unity. Hartswick was not the first member of the TAB horn section forced to bow out of this tour. Smaller venues are looking outside the normal concert sphere to stay afloat. If were in a state that we cant utilize 100% of the things that are out there to keep people safe, and youre dealing with artists that have to travel all over the country, I think were in big trouble, he said. Apologies to everybody looking forward to these shows, we are heartbroken but so grateful that weve been able to play the shows we have. Maybe we were naive, but the COVID crisis seemed manageable at that point. Thursday, January 13th, 2022, 3:00 p.m. Scheduled performers include Chris Lake, Diplo, Bonobo, Ganja White Night, Bob Moses, CloZee, Yotto, ClaudeVonStroke, andRusko. 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. The protocols mirrored what has since become an industry standard: attendees must provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter and are encouragedthough not requiredto wear a mask. Not a live stream from home or a video of all the members spliced together, but an honest-to-goodness live, ticketed performance with an audience. The instrumental ensemble stated that multiple members of its touring party tested positive for COVID or had close contact with individuals who themselves tested positive within the past 2448 hours. With vaccines continuing to make their way into arms and COVID-19 case numbers dropping, the live music industry is poised for a reawakening in the second half of this year. Down on the Tennessee/Virginia Line, the Birthplace of Country Music is having some trouble with legal red tape when it comes to COVID protocols for the upcomingBristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion in September. These new case numbers would represent roughly 20% of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the U.S. between August 2nd and September 2nd. WhilePhishpostponed its four-night run at New York CitysMadison Square Gardenlate last week, the band announced on Tuesday that it would air a specialDinner and a Moviewebcast, live fromThe Ninth Cube. and will have to sit out the rest of the tour. The "Piano Man" singer announced Wednesday that his upcoming show at the Garden has been rescheduled for Aug. 24 due to safety concerns for his band, crew and fans. Weve not seen any change in terms of the demographics [of COVID-impacted patients] here in Chicago. Affected shows include last Fridays scheduled performance in Philadelphia, PA (2/4) and Saturdays concert in New York, NY (2/5), as well as New Haven, CT (2/7); Boston, MA (2/8); and Burlington, VT (2/10, 2/11). Read the full article here and head to the bands website for more information. The mayors of New York and Los Angeles also voiced similar opinions in recent press conferences, stating that social distancing mandates cannot be relaxed until a vaccine is developed or herd immunity kicks in. Roger WatersThis Is Not A Drilltour, originally set to run from early July through early October, has been postponed until 2021. Head to the event website for more info. While many of the concerts going on at this time have strict social distancing measures in place, the Phish tour was notably announced without specific COVID protocols, mirroring the overall projections that touring should be back to full scale this summer.