With Scotland’s Covid passport scheme enforceable by law many shows and gigs in the north-east will require audience members to show proof of being double-jabbed or, from December 6, a negative lateral flow test.
However, it is not a blanket requirement for every event, so arts and entertainment venues are already advising people which shows and gigs will need a vaccine certificate or LFT proof and which won’t.
Here’s a look at what’s involved.
What are the rules around Covid passports for entertainment venues?
Everyone over the age of 18 must show – if asked – they have had both doses of the vaccine or, after December 6, evidence of a negative lateral flow test before they are allowed entry to certain venues and events. These include:
- Nightclubs and “analogous venues”.
- Adult entertainment venues.
- Unseated indoor events with more than 500 people, even if some are seated.
- Unseated outdoor events with more than 4,000 people.
- Any event with more than 10,000 people in attendance.
What does it mean for theatres like His Majesty’s, the Tivoli and Aberdeen Arts Centre?
The requirements do not apply to these theatres under the guidelines.
More information on Covid safety measures at HMT can be found here, info for the Tivoli can be found here and for Aberdeen Arts Centre can be found here.
What does it mean for P&J Live?
The venue says the new rules will affect a number of events being staged there, including all consumer exhibitions.
A spokesperson said: “We have listed event specific entry information against each of our events on our website. For example – Deacon Blue has a standing element, so ticketholders will be asked to show proof of vaccination (or LFT). We will ask ticket holders to have their Covid pass ready on phones or on a hard copy print out to scan at the point of entry.”
Upcoming events where vaccine passports or LFT WILL be required at P&J Live are:
- Madness: December 2 (this is prior to LFTs being accepted for entry)
- Deacon Blue: December 18
- Simple Minds: April 5
More Covid entry and safety measures at P&J Live can be found here.
What does it mean for the Music Hall?
Aberdeen Performing Arts director of programming and creative projects Ben Torrie said: “(The legislation) applies to events with a standing audience and more than 500 people in attendance and so we will asking audiences at certain shows at the Music Hall and Lemon Tree to provide vaccine certification (or LFT) in order to gain entry.
“We encourage everyone to check our Keeping You Safe page on our website for all the details about your visit to our venues, the shows in which vaccine certification is required, and information on all the measures being taken to keep people safe.”
Upcoming Music Hall shows listed as requiring a vaccine certificate include:
- Paul Weller: November 30 (this is prior to LFTs being accepted for entry)
- The Charlatans: December 20
- The Stranglers: January 27
More information on Covid measures for the Music Hall can be found here.
What does it mean for The Lemon Tree?
Upcoming Lemon Tree shows listed as requiring a vaccine certificate or LFT include:
- The Lathums: December 6
- Martin Kemp: January 7
- Frank Turner: January 28
More information on Covid measures for the Lemon Tree can be found here.