Responding to the Government's publication today (Friday 25th
June) of data regarding the Events Research Programme, UK Music
Chief Executive said:
"It's welcome that the Government has responded to our calls to
publish this vital data on the pilot events.
"This is a critical step towards getting the live music industry
up and running.
"The music industry has been working flat out to make gigs,
concerts and festivals safe and reduce the risk of Covid
transmission at events.
"The Events Research Programme data vindicates the massive
efforts and innovations our sector has made to restart the live
music industry.
“Now we have evidence showing events can take place safely, the
Government must now give the green light for events to go ahead
without social distancing from July 19.
"With 60,000 fans expected at Wembley for the Euros, thousands at
Wimbledon and a capacity crowd of 140,000 at the Silverstone
Grand Prix, it is only right that major live music events are
also able to proceed safely.
"We will continue talking to the Government to get as many live
events back on stage as possible from the expected July 19
reopening date to deliver a great British summer of music.
“It is particularly welcome that the data shows there were no
infections at the 3,500-capacity BRIT Awards.”
ENDS
Notes to editors:
Event Research Programme findings:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/events-research-programme-phase-i-findings/events-research-programme-phase-i-findings
