Concert promoters, crews, artists and fans — who had enjoyed a brief window of optimism just two months ago — are trying to figure out what to do as the Delta variant circulates.
. Stevie Nicks preemptively backed out of several planned headline gigs; the Pixies canceled their fall tour and festival dates, while Phoebe Bridgers moved all of her upcoming shows to outdoor venues and will require proof of vaccination wherever possible. The metal band Korn rescheduled dates on its summer tour after singer Jonathan Davis tested positive for COVID-19.
He added that while some ticket sales for upcoming shows may be affected by Delta fears, “I believe it cuts both ways,” he said. “A minority of fans will disagree with our policy, but this has been offset by fans who were concerned about attending shows and now believe it is safer to do so.” When a foreign artist requires a big block of visas to perform in the U.S., “That’s where it gets difficult,” Miyashiro said. “People can be fully vaccinated and want to play, but some acts aren’t able to come.”
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