EFFECTIVE February 10, 2022 – The club’s COVID-19 entry restrictions have been lifted.
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August 18, 2021 – Today, more than a dozen regional music clubs and theaters banded together to announce they will be requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests for entry into their establishments. The decision follows a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases statewide and a growing number of similar announcements by cities, venues, and promoters nationwide.
In a release yesterday, Governor DeWine noted, “The spread of the Delta variant has dramatically accelerated since I last spoke 10 days ago. We are at the high level of cases since last February.” Adding, “Today 3,235 positive COVID-19 cases were reported. To put that into context, there have been three days in the last week with more than 3,000 newly reported cases. Prior to the past week, there hasn’t been a single day with over 3,000 newly reported cases since February.”
“Many national touring bands are now requiring that venues have a policy of only vaccinated staff members on site during their show and that patrons also prove they have been vaccinated or are COVID negative,” said Cindy Barber, Co-Owner of Beachland Ballroom & Tavern. “And some may still require masks, but this policy may help keep our schedules mostly intact,” she added. “As Northeast Ohio venues, we all want to have the same base policy so our fans can understand and feel protected when they come out to support live music.”
The new policy will be in full effect no later than Tuesday, September 7th. Patrons will be required to show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test within 48 hours of entry at venues throughout Northeast Ohio. These restrictions will remain in place indefinitely and are subject to change with current public health conditions and as guidance is reevaluated.
Added Jill Bacon Madden, owner of Jilly’s Music Room, “As regional venue owners and operators, we are united in prioritizing the health and safety of our patrons, staff, artists – and our businesses. We were thrilled to reopen and invite people to gather and celebrate live music, performances, and film again. The rise in COVID cases coupled with vaccine hesitancy is a threat to the live entertainment economy. We are committed to taking positive action to get through and rise above it.”
REGIONAL VENUES IMPLEMENTING THE NEW POLICY INCLUDE:
Policies may vary slightly. Please consult venue websites for more information & requirements.
The Agora/AEG (CLE) http://www.agoracleveland.com
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (CLE) https://www.beachlandballroom.com
Bop Stop at the Music Settlement (CLE) https://www.themusicsettlement.org/event-rentals/
The Foundry Concert Club (Lakewood) http://foundryconcertclub.com
G.A.R. Hall (Peninsula) https://www.peninsulahistory.org/gar/
Grog Shop (Cleveland Heights) https://grogshop.gs
Happy Dog (CLE) https://happydogcleveland.com
Jilly’s Music Room (Akron) https://jillysmusicroom.com
Mahall’s (Lakewood) https://www.mahalls20lanes.com
Music Box Supper Club (CLE) http://www.musicboxcle.com
Musica (Akron) https://www.theofficialmusica.com
The Nightlight (Akron) https://www.nightlightcinema.com
The Rialto Theater (Akron) https://www.therialtotheatre.com
Westside Bowl (Youngstown) https://www.westsidebowl.com
The Winchester Music Tavern (Lakewood) https://www.thewinchestermusictavern.com
“Venues locally and across the country just re-opened after over a year of being closed due to COVID safety concerns. We need to do what we can to operate safely and realize these are imperfect solutions to problems that are largely out of our control,” added Sean Watterson, Co-Owner of Happy Dog. “We are working with local partners on solutions to continually improve safety for audiences, performers and staff, and we recognize that, as conditions change, we will need to adapt and adjust our efforts.”
