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Mash Media launches the Mash Community
The Mash Community is an online forum which will provide a resource hub and place of discussion during the COVID-19 crisis
Government pilot event takes place at ACC Liverpool
ACC Liverpool hosted the UK’s first business festival since national lockdown began in March 2020 on 28 April.
Pilot business event: editor's review
Martin Fullard shares his views after the Government's pilot business event
Government asked to extend insurance of pilot shows to more events
DCMS Committee chair Julian Knight MP has written to secretary of state Oliver Dowden calling for the Events Research Programme to be increased by up to 30 more pilot events over the summer and for the cancellation insurance provided for it by Government to be extended to cover them.
5,000-cap Barcelona pilot show had no impact on Covid spread
In news that bodes well for the UK Government's Events Research Programme, organisers have found there was “no sign” of increased Covid-19 infections following a pilot test event with 5,000 fans at a Love of Lesbian show at Barcelona’s Saint Jordi Arena (cap. 17,000), during which there was no requirement for social distancing.
Government confirms further details for Event Research Programme
The pilots have been designed in a scientifically controlled way, with special consideration to reduce risk of transmission.
MPI welcomes Nevada re-opening as it prepares for WEC Vegas and 1,500 attendees in-person in June
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has said it anticipated the Nevada governor’s announcement for a full, 100% reopening of the state’s convention facilities from 1 June, and is ready to run its annual North American signature event in Las Vegas.
Free mental health toolkit released by event industry associations
The Association of Event Venues (AEV), Association of Event Organisers (AEO) and the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) have announced that their members' "heads up" well-being toolkit has been made available to the public as a free resource.
Pilot business event will not require vaccination certificate
The Good Business Festival, which is the sole business event pilot as part of the Event Research Programme, will take place on 28 April
Step 2: what events can happen from 12 April?
Some public events can take place from 12 April, such as village fetes, agricultural shows, gardening shows, funfairs and food and drink festivals.
