It’s been a long layoff since our last socially distanced gig back in  August 2020 which made these shows even more poignant and enjoyable than the ones we normally put out.  Absence really has made the heart grow fonder and add an element of gratitude that we are lucky enough to be involved in such an inspiring and incredible industry.  

Capacity in the Arena was defined by government Tier 2 rules and only permitted 1000 per show in a 2/3 venue layout. CMP made the event happen despite reduced capacity, along with the co-operation of all suppliers shows the shows did cover costs. 

The audience loved it, with a great reaction each night.

It is hoped that with the success of these shows more socially distance gigs are not too far in the future, building to full capacity as soon as possible.

The “new normal” has encouraged us to be forward thinking and proactive in our downtime.  Believing that covid is here to stay, we have invested in and deployed a series of different Covid-Hygiene technologies to help keep our staff, clients and the public safe throughout the event day, all were present at these shows and taken care of by ESS’s Jon Clarke,  including Radica8 Viruskiller airfiltration systems, ESS contactless hand-wash stations, Philips Bioshift UVC sterilisation chamber and Viractiv antiviral face masks.