Arts representative association to call for licensing The Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland seeks increased regulation of the sector
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The return of the St Patrick’s Day festival: ‘People have an appetite for it that I’ve never seen before’ After a two-year absence due to Covid-19, the big event is back – and its director of strategy Aileen Galvin promises that this year’s programme is one of its most ambitious efforts to date
European Commission approves €11.5m aid for Irish events sectorThe scheme, which will take the form of direct grants, will be open to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the arts and culture sectors
Covid-19 rules and restrictions give way to era of ‘personal responsibility’Michael McGrath says public have done ‘everything asked of them’ as the cabinet is to sign off on final roadmap to effectively lift all major restrictions by October
Roadmap to normality likely to be presented next week A return to office working, a relaxing of social distancing rules, a reopening of nightclubs and a further easing of restriction on indoor events are on the way 18 months after the country was first locked down
Industry warns live events sector is in danger of dying Businesses may not survive the winter if they can’t return to work soon, according to a spokesman for music and entertainment body
Live music and performances permitted in outdoor hospitality settings under new guidelinesRecommendations issued by Fáilte Ireland state that venues may now cater for a maximum of 200 people
Martin meets key figures in entertainment industry with a view to staging live eventsThe Minister for Culture has held talks with concert promoter Denis Desmond over plans to introduce a pilot scheme for live concerts, possibly by July