Uncover the Sounds: Listen to the Signals
In the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia, a live concert scheduled for September 4th in Düsseldorf has sparked controversy and raised questions about the safety and appropriateness of large-scale events during the ongoing pandemic.
The concert, titled "Give Live A Chance", will feature popular performers such as Bryan Adams, Sarah Connor, Rea Garvey, The BossHoss, Joris, and Michael Mittermeier as moderator. The event is co-organized by Marek Lieberberg and will take place with a maximum of 13,000 spectators under strict COVID-19 conditions.
These conditions include personalized tickets, expanded access and waiting areas, entry and exit slots, an alcohol ban, and increased disinfection. The organizers have contractually agreed to cancel the concert if necessary for infection protection reasons.
Despite the stringent measures, the event has faced criticism from various quarters. Armin Laschet, CDU Minister President of NRW, accused Düsseldorf's mayor Thomas Geisel of tactical election campaign maneuvers. Markus Söder, a CSU politician from Bavaria, spoke of a "catastrophic signal" in reference to the concert. Marie Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, the FDP mayoral candidate, criticized the concert, stating it cannot be secured by any hygiene concept in the world.
However, Thomas Geisel defends the concert, stating it is permissible under the Corona Protection Ordinance. Dr. Klaus Goebels, Düsseldorf's health department chief, agrees that the hygiene measures in the concert concept exceed the ordinance's requirements. The state of NRW has given the green light for the concert's concept, as reported by RP.
The final decision on whether the event will take place or not is to be made by August 31st. The development of the infection situation will continue to be closely monitored until the final decision. If the concert is cancelled, refunds for entrance fees and charges will be provided.
The concert, which aims to revive the live music industry, has been met with mixed reactions. While some see it as a beacon of hope, others view it as a risky event due to COVID-19 concerns. However, with the available information, it is not possible to determine whether such a concert is considered a positive sign for live music or a risky event due to COVID-19.
The ongoing debate surrounding the Düsseldorf concert highlights the challenges and complexities of navigating large-scale events during a pandemic. As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of COVID-19, such decisions will undoubtedly remain contentious and divisive.
- Despite the ongoing controversy and concerns regarding the safety of large-scale events during the pandemic, the concert titled "Give Live A Chance" in Düsseldorf is set to revive the live music industry with popular performers like Bryan Adams, Sarah Connor, Rea Garvey, The BossHoss, Joris, and moderator Michael Mittermeier.
- Co-organized by Marek Lieberberg and featuring a maximum of 13,000 spectators, this event will adhere to strict COVID-19 conditions such as personalized tickets, expanded access and waiting areas, entry and exit slots, an alcohol ban, and increased disinfection, with the option to cancel if deemed necessary for infection protection reasons.
