Live Events

After Monday’s government announcement, the UK is on tenterhooks waiting for the final decision on ‘freedom day’ to be made on the 12th July.

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said in his address to the public that once step 4 is enabled, all restrictions will be lifted and become optional in most circumstances. There will also be no legal requirement for any form of Covid-certification such as proof of vaccination, negative test or natural antibodies.

This comes with further news that close contacts of confirmed cases of Covid will no longer have to isolate if they are fully vaccinated after 16th August.

The hugely positive impact this will have on the events industry goes without saying. For the first time since early 2020, we will see:

• Events of all types able to go ahead without social distancing
• Nightclubs to reopen, along with all other remaining businesses
• Venue capacity caps lifted on major sporting events
• Theatres to reopen with full capacity
• Live music performances with full crowds at indoor and outdoor venues
• The return of music festivals across the UK

But whilst things like face coverings are no longer a legal requirement, event organisers and businesses may wish to implement their own measures which could include face coverings in crowded places or their own version of Covid-status certification. Instead of legally enforced restrictions, PM Boris Johnson said individuals are to ‘make their own informed decisions about how to manage the virus’, essentially meaning event organisers will need to respond to the sentiments of their delegates and visitors.

As event professionals, the news has let us breathe a sigh of relief at long last and we’re in a fantastic position to help our clients and their businesses transition safely back to normality.

To talk to us about hosting your first live event without legal restrictions, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re always available for a chat on 0161 498 3311 or click the button below to send us an email and we’ll get back to you.