Concert, theatre organizers in Ontario face new COVID-19 hurdles

Many in Ontario’s live music and performing arts industries say they’re being treated unfairly as new rules go into effect on Jan. 31

Some live music advocates fear upcoming concerts – among them performances by Billie Eilish and Elton John – could hang in the balance as Ontario’s plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions hands them a tougher set of rules than those facing other entertainment events.

Erin Benjamin, head of the Canadian Live Music Association, says it’s the latest setback for live venues and their owners, who are confused by provincial policies that deem it safe to eat maskless in a packed restaurant but less safe to gather masked for a concert. “The changes in regulations may result in the postponement of some shows. All ticket-holders will be contacted directly, and more information will follow,” the company said.

“The theatre sector is so exhausted from false starts,” said Mitchell Marcus, chief executive of Toronto’s the Musical Stage Company.

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