Tag: COVID-19
The White House once again leaves nightclubs in limbo
America's music venues have been tossed a lifeline in the Save Our Stages Act, which is now part of the stimulus package being held hostage by the White House.
Chicago lifts COVID restrictions on bars
Big news as bars re-open indoor seating and capacity, hours and services expand starting October 1.
Art Basel Miami 2020 is cancelled
COVID-19 cancellations are now extending into the winter as Art Basel Miami's organizers cite coronavirus, travel restrictions and general uncertainty in canceling the December 2020 Art Basel Miami event.
Back To Life: New Issue of 5 Mag
Phenomenal Handclap Band, Boddhi Satva, Milly James + more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
NAMM 2021 cancels January convention due to Coronavirus
The most notable gear and music instrument showcase in the US has been cancelled and replaced with a digital event for 2021.
So they really threw a rave under a bridge in Brooklyn Saturday night
Governor Andrew Cuomo is on the warpath after footage emerged of an illicit rave held Saturday night under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Brooklyn.
The Mike Huckaby Issue – Inside the New 5 Mag
Rick Wade, Thomas Cox and more pay tribute to the life and legacy of Detroit deep house and techno producer, DJ and educator Mike Huckaby in the new issue of 5 Magazine.
5 Mag’s Next Issue is a Tribute to Mike Huckaby
5 Mag's next issue is a tribute to the late Mike Huckaby with stories about his life and music from Rick Wade, Thomas Cox, Terry Matthew and photos by Marie Staggat.
Arkansas to Issue Cease-And-Desist Against America’s “First Post-Coronavirus Concert”
An Arkansas show by Travis McCready would have been America's first large post-coronavirus concert but state authorities say they will shut it down.
This is What a “Social Distancing Concert” Looks Like
A Fort Smith, Arkansas venue is planning America's first post-coronavirus concert on May 15. It's weird.
Governor: No Music Festivals, Gatherings of 50+ Until Vaccine or Zero Infections
The state announced its plan for reopening on Tuesday including guidance on when bars, movie theaters, restaurants and festivals can come back.
Chicago Pride, Chosen Few, Spring Awakening and the Future of Summer Events
Four in ten Americans can't see going to a music event before a vaccine is developed according to a new poll as event cancelations now stretch deep into the summer.
Chicago Independent Music Venues Have Lost More than $7 Million from Coronavirus
The toll from nearly 45 days without live music and DJs in the city amounts to $3.4 million in lost wages and $7 million in lost revenue, according to Chicago Independent Venue League.
Bandcamp Holds Another No Fee Holiday, Which is Great If You Still Have a Job
May Day, May Day, May Day: Bandcamp to hold another no fee Friday on May 1st.
Mayor: No Festivals or Mass Events Until 2021?
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is the latest public leader casting doubt on festivals, sports and other mass events returning this summer or even this year.
Illinois Guv: “Think Seriously” About Canceling Summer Festivals
Illinois governor JB Pritzker is strongly suggesting promoters "think seriously about canceling large summer events" and music festivals this year.
SoundCloud Makes It So Everyone Can Tip The DJ
Creators can now link up their cashapp, Venmo, Paypal or other platform to their SoundCloud account.
$1500 Emergency Grants for Chicago Artists In Need
Chicago and Illinois announce the $4 million Arts for Illinois Relief Fund grants for artists and organizations impacted by the coronavirus or COVID-19
Afro-Funk Legend Manu Dibango Dies from Coronavirus
86 year old Cameroonian saxophonist and pioneer of Afro Funk Manu Dibango has died in France from Coronavirus.
Record Store Day Is Postponed
It's a huge boon to vinyl sales and Record Store Day has been rescheduled from April to June 20 2020.
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Beloved: Inside the new 5 Mag
An oral history of Freerange Records with Jimpster, Tom Roberts, Matt Masters, Pezzner, Manuel Tur and Fred Everything, plus Chicago house with Black Sjuan, DJ Paulette's welcome to the club, Elbert Phillips on Tears, Dark Heaven and more inside the new issue of 5 Mag, out now.
