UK government's advice on reopening music venues branded as "unworkable"

The Telegraph have obtained a new document that details the UK government's plan to reopen music venues. The document recommends a six-metre gap between fans and musicians, as well as a three-metre gap between each performer onstage, with a cap of six singers in one room.

However, trade body UK Music has branded the plan as "unworkable", and has warned that venues may not be able to operate under the current guidelines.

UK Music acting CEO Tom Kiehl told The Telegraph, "These proposals are unworkable. The size of studios, rehearsal spaces and venues means the present plan is not fit for purpose."

Kiehl added, "Public Health England needs to work with the music industry to come up with an evidence-based solution to get music back in business."

NME notes that UK Music also predicted that the coronavirus pandemic will destroy £900 million of the approximate £1.1 billion that the UK live industry contributes to the economy each year.

Music Venue Trust's #SaveOurVenues campaign is trying to save 400 grassroots music venues in the UK that are at risk of permanent closure due to the pandemic.