In efforts to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, Live Nation has postponed their upcoming arena tours.
Billboard reports Live Nation made the announcement to employees on March 12, 2020, also instructing them to work from home. Live Nation also instructed artists currently on tour to prepare to end for now. Select shows will continue throughout the weekend, however, their biggest concerts are postponed until further notice.
Live Nation and AEG released a collaborative statement with Creative Artists Agency (CAA), William Morris Endeavor (WME), Paradigm, and United Talent Agency, about their protocol regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
At this time, we collectively recommend large scale events through the end of March be postponed. “We continue to support that small-scale events follow guidance set by their local government officials. We feel fortunate to have the flexibility to reschedule concerts, festivals, and live events as needed, and look forward to connecting fans with all their favorite artists and live entertainment soon.” they said in an official statement according to Deadline.
Live Nation joins the list of companies who have pushed back or outright canceled upcoming events in the interest of public health. Coachella 2020 has been postponed until October. The NBA has canceled the remainder of the season,
