Australia: ”Coronavirus Australia news: Queensland and Tasmania further ease restrictions as Victoria scraps border permit with South Australia, as it happened”

Dancing will be allowed at all venues across Queensland from Monday, while 100 people will be allowed to gather at homes in Tasmania, among other eased restrictions. Meanwhile, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Brett Sutton, announced that from Saturday, South Australians will no longer need a border permit to travel into..Read More...

Australia: ”The huge changes coming to Australia Day celebrations as organisers scrap a beloved part of the annual celebration – as residents are encouraged to stay in their own suburbs for events”

The next Australia Day will look vastly different from previous years as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forces organisers to scrap one of Sydney’s most beloved events. The Harbour day-time program that usually sees ferry races, boat parades, military aerial displays, and the annual Tug and Yacht ballet will be cancelled. Boozy celebrations..Read More...

Europe: ”Hundreds of millions in financial support readied for hotels, restaurants, culture: Report”

The Dutch government is preparing a new round of financial compensation specifically for businesses which have seen a loss of over 70 percent in revenue. Hundreds of millions of euros will be made available for businesses, including those operating hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants, to cover 85 percent of their..Read More...

Global: ”How countries plan to restart nightclubs and music festivals”

The latest on club reopenings, closings and music festivals affected by COVID-19. Countries around the world are rapidly loosening restrictions and adding new ones as the pandemic develops. Please be aware the information in this July article may be out of date.  Governments and health organizations, faced with pressure to..Read More...

UK: ”Finally the UK Government pledges £1.5bn lifeline to keep UK’s arts sector”

After weeks of desperate warnings that the UK was facing an irreversible cultural catastrophe without targeted support, ministers announced a package that it said would protect the future of the country’s museums, galleries, theatres and music venues. The package includes: A £1.15bn support pot for cultural organisations in England, consisting of..Read More...