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In an extensive 20-page document aimed at "all who work in and interact with the music festival sector to facilitate planning considerations and festival activities" everything from 'crowd considerations' to 'site adjustments' are put under the spotlight. In a section titled 'COVID-19 safety measures', it suggests there may be a need to "embrace the NHS Test and Trace system and other HMG initiatives in their policies and procedures", as well as floating the idea that attendees might have to bring "their own reusable and recyclable face coverings" and "their own hand sanitiser of a suitable quality". Elsewhere, the possibility (and practicality) of social distancing needs to be considered in the planning of these events, while symptomatic testing at the entry point of the festival could be looked into, too.
"Risk mitigation is what festival promoters do for a living, so the intent of this guidance is to outline COVID-19 specific planning considerations that will allow for bespoke risk assessment approaches in liaison with relevant authorities and agencies," explains Association of Independent Festivals CEO Paul Reed.
"I’d like to thank the AIF Ops Group for leading on this important piece of work and also DCMS, PHE officials and the wider festival industry for their invaluable contributions."
Read the full thing now via The Purple Guide.
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