After a two-year forced break, most of Europe's rock and pop festivals are taking place again. The mood is optimistic. But the COVID pandemic has left its mark.
Major music events around the world were canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, music festivals are making a comeback starting with Coachella in California.
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Coronavirus: Germany launches €2.5 billion fund to boost cultural sector
The fund represents the country s biggest-ever support package for culture. The government said it hoped the measure would bring the diverse cultural landscape in Germany back to life.
The fund aims to encourage organizers to start planning events now that infection rates in Germany are dropping
The German government on Wednesday unveiled a €2.5 billion ($3 billion) fund to kick-start the country s pandemic-hit cultural sector.
The fund will provide insurance in cases where a spike in coronavirus infections forces events to be canceled or postponed. It will also supplement event ticket sales if audience numbers have to be capped to meet social distancing rules.