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# indoor events

Indoor events to end at 8pm and reduced capacity for concerts, cinema and sporting events from Monday

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced a number of new Covid restrictions this evening.

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Dec 17th 2021, 6:22 PM

# Catherine Martin

Minister announces €50 million boost for live entertainment with extra €3 million for pantos

Leo Varadkar said a decision will be made today or tomorrow on a support scheme for businesses affected by new restrictions.

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Dec 8th 2021, 3:22 PM

Voices

Opinion: Today's announcement was a shambles - the live events sector is now on its knees

Concert promoter Shane Dunne reacts to the latest government announcement on the live events sector.

44.8k

Oct 19th 2021, 7:30 PM

# income support

First cuts to Pandemic Unemployment Payment rates take effect from today

Students who have been availing of the scheme will receive their final payments today.

44.9k

Sep 7th 2021, 6:00 AM

# live events

Gigs to return next week with 60% indoor limit - but no full return of nightclubs until late October

Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed details of the next phase of reopening society in a speech this evening.

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Aug 31st 2021, 6:27 PM

# live events

Unwinding of Covid-19 restrictions to begin next week, says Minister McGrath

The live entertainment industry has expressed anger over a date for reopening not being finalised.

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Updated

Aug 30th 2021, 3:15 PM

# live events

Music industry warns of 'ticking time bomb' as PUP cuts set to kick in next month

Today the Cabinet sub-committee is meeting to discuss the roadmap for the next phase of reopening.

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Aug 27th 2021, 3:15 PM

# Strike the Right Note

From full steam ahead to cancelled: How are other countries handling concerts and festivals?

Pressure is mounting on the government to review the restrictions on live music events in Ireland.

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Aug 25th 2021, 4:44 PM

# easing restrictions

Minister wants indoor arts and dance classes back in September in line with schools reopening

The Taoiseach, Tánasite and the chief medical officer have been invited to attend a meeting with live entertainment reps.

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Aug 23rd 2021, 11:30 PM

# live events

Political pressure grows for live music roadmap by end of August

Simon Coveney said today that the sector would have more certainty soon.

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Aug 19th 2021, 3:05 PM

# Keep an ear out

Entertainment Industry group 'disappointed' after meeting with Minister

Musicians and entertainers want the government to set a timeline for when live events can return.

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Aug 18th 2021, 10:00 PM

# pandemic

Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year

Younger people are more likely to think concerts should be allowed to take place in 2021.

The majority of people think live music events should go ahead this year, according to a new opinion poll

Three in 10 people disagree, citing concerns about Covid-19

Younger people are more likely to think concerts should take place, Órla Ryan writes

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Aug 15th 2021, 12:05 AM

# live events

'We need a plan': Live events are happening in Ireland - but it's not all plain sailing

We speak to promoters and venues putting on gigs in the new era of live performance.

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Aug 14th 2021, 8:00 PM

# rip-off

Ticket touts: President signs into law bill banning above price resales

Penalties including a fine of up to €100,000 or up to two years imprisonment face anyone caught defying the Sale of Tickets Bill 2021.

19.5k

Jul 14th 2021, 6:06 PM

# Wellies at the Ready

'We're confident the festival can take place': Electric Picnic announces new dates for September

The three-day festival is set to run from 24 to 26 September.

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Jun 16th 2021, 2:22 PM

# For The Books

Electric Picnic creators awarded nearly half a million euro for live summer events

Music, theatre and spoken-word events – plus a musical at Tayto Park – are receiving funding through live performance scheme.

16.6k

Jun 15th 2021, 7:16 PM

# listen up

Here is the full list of pilot music and sport events confirmed for June and July

Some large pilot concerts and matches, plus smaller outdoor events, are lined up for next month.

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May 28th 2021, 11:55 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you attend a test live event in June?

Concerts, comedy and theatre might start a phased return next month.

40.0k

May 25th 2021, 9:59 AM

# live events

Ticket touting law to be approved by Cabinet as all eyes look towards summer

The law will ban the above price resale of tickets for live events, Christina Finn reports.

The law - to be approved at Cabinet - will ban the above price resale of tickets for live events, Christina Finn reports.

While there's no imminent return likely for large outdoor events, ministers are hopeful of further easing next month.

Stephen Donnelly is also expected to give Cabinet an update on the vaccine rollout at today's meeting.

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Apr 20th 2021, 12:05 AM

# gigs

Ticketmaster to remove exclusivity clauses from contracts with venues after agreement with regulator

Ticketmaster denied breaching competition law arising from the CCPC’s investigation but has agreed to a number of measures.

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Nov 30th 2020, 11:03 AM

# live events

Ticketmaster commits to addressing regulator concerns but denies breaching competition law as part of lengthy probe

In 2017, the CCPC began an investigation in relation to the ticket sales and the operation of ticketing services for live events.

14.2k

Nov 26th 2020, 9:24 AM

# live events

'Creative lifeblood of Ireland': Events industry pens open letter on impact of Covid-19 on the sector

The open letter is part of the national awareness week for the live entertainment and event industry in Ireland.

13.7k

Sep 18th 2020, 8:52 AM