The music venue trust is urging live music fans to self-test before attending gigs.
The #takeatest initiative follows the UK government’s lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions allowing music venues to fully re-open for the first time in over 16 months and is response to the move towards ‘personal responsibility’ as the principal guidance moving forward.
Mark Dayvd, CEO of Music Venue Trust said, “We have spoken at length to our community about reopening venues safely as restrictions are lifted, and whilst there are differing opinions on some aspects of how we will achieve this there is a consensus about asking music fans to accept personal responsibility to keep themselves and others safe. We have an opportunity through this strong, unified #takeatest messaging across the live music sector to persuade audiences to accept that responsibility and to take a lateral flow test before attending. This is a voluntary initiative that speaks to the sense of community across the grassroots live music sector. We are confident that live music fans will respond positively to this direct appeal from venues, promoters, artists and their fellow gig-goers.”
Artists are taking a test to protect you. Staff are taking a test to protect you. Be part of the live music community: #takeatest before you attend a show