Live Nation has joined a growing list of nationally suspended and/or cancelled large scale events. Given the precautions taken and concerns about the current pandemic, all active domestic and international tours as of this weekend will be suspended at least until April 1. These tours include Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Tool, Jason Aldean, Cher, Zac Brown Band, Kiss, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and several more.
A formal statement has been announced, stating, “The world’s leading forces in live entertainment have come together to form a global task force to drive strategic support and unified direction ensuring precautionary efforts and ongoing protocol are in the best interest of artists, fans, staff, and the global community.”
The task force includes Michael Rapino (CEO and President, Live Nation Entertainment), Dan Beckerman (President and CEO, AEG & Board Member, ASM Global), Jay Marciano (Chairman and CEO, AEG Presents), Rob Light (Managing Partner and Head of the Music Division, CAA), Marc Geiger (Partner and Head of Music, WME), Sam Gores (Chairman, Paradigm), Marty Diamond (Head of Global Music, Paradigm) and David Zedeck (Partner and Global Head Of Music, UTA).
The combined task force said in their statement, “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.”
