As the debate around the introduction of a vaccine passport scheme continues to spread across the industry, several live music leaders have said that it’s too early to discuss enforcing a similar policy for the Australian events sector, citing slow vaccination rates and a general lack of support for the country’s touring industry.
The Music Network understands the topic of a proof-of-vaccine passport or negative COVID test to attend live events will be a point of discussion at an industry peak body meeting today, with many in the live sector being enthusiastic to introduce such measures to fast-track the return of events.
The push comes after two of America’s biggest events companies, AEG and Live Nation, announced the introduction of vaccination or negative testing policy for its audience and artists last week.
Both companies will officially launch their ‘No-vax no-entry’ policies in October, with Live Nation successfully testing its policy at last…
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