Arts & Entertainment
Live Nation Suspends All Concert Tours Over Coronavirus
The concert promoter has postponed shows through April with hopes of resuming tours in May or June, according to reports.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Concert promoter Live Nation said Thursday it is suspending all U.S. and international tours and instructing crews to return home, according to a report from Billboard. While a few shows are still on Thursday and Friday, all following shows will be suspended.
According to Billboard, Live Nation will re-evaluate the situation at the beginning of April with the goal of resuming touring in May or June.
Live Nation is among many in the entertainment industry taking part in an unprecedented shutdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus by canceling upcoming movies, suspending all Broadway performances and eliminating live audiences from television shows until it's safe to welcome crowds back, The Associated Press reported.
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