COVID-19 UPDATE
The Venue Management Association (VMA) – representing venue managers and industry suppliers from more than 300 stadiums, convention and exhibition centres, performing arts centres, arenas, racetracks, showgrounds and other public assembly venues, continues to monitor the developments of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on venues of all types and the industry in general.
We are gathering information in order to understand the extent of its impact and provide the latest information on the issue and any recommended precautions. We will continue to provide our members with reputable sources of information relevant to our industry to assist you and your organisations.
Through this period of uncertainty we, like many of our members, have taken the decision to postpone or cancel our face to face events to ensure the health and safety of our members and industry participants.
Our team are continuing to seek updates and share information with all of our members, as we receive them.
As we continue to gather resources that will assist you navigate your way through the current health and economic crisis facing us the VMA wants to encourage all members to share their case studies and resources that may assist fellow members in the industry.
The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) is delighted to share the final version of the LEIF Operating Guidelines developed by and for our industry.
The Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF) is delighted to share the Economic Contribution of the Live Entertainment Industry report produced by EY.
As part of the VMA’s COVID-19 response the first 2 seasons of the VMA Digital Series are available to Play on Demand. Featuring many of our industry leading Instructors along with special guests, the VMA Digital Series explores key topics on our road to recovery. Check out all the sessions here.
Latest Available Resources
Online Resources
Travel Advice – Smarttraveller.gov.au
USA Centres for Disease Control & Prevention – Resources for Businesses and Employers
IAVM – including links to USA Government (CDC and DHS)
VenueNet – stay connected in IAVM’s member forum
VMA Coffee Breaks / IAVM Happy Hour
Supporting venues to host live Australian music
Case Studies
Case Study – Perth Concert Hall
COVID-19 – A massive disruption but a big opportunity
Venue Management School – Business Risk & Resilience Course Notes
Protect Your Workplace’s Online Security – especially during a crisis
Promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts industry
How to work with your event partner on rescheduling events
From face-to-face to Virtual: How to turn your event into a virtual experience
Real-time resilience strategies for coping with Coronavirus
Business Continuity & Resilience – IAVM’s ZOOMcast series (part 1 of 8)
Vivaticket creates new website page for clients due to the impacts of COVID-19
NZ’s Spark Arena transformed into food distribution centre during COVID-19
Venue Deep Clean – IAVM’s ZOOMcast series (part 2 of 8)
COVID-19 – Analysis of the Australian Government’s Job Keeper program
Business Impact Analysis – IAVM’s ZOOMcast series (part 3 of 8)
Business Continuity Management – IAVM’s ZOOMcast series (part 4 of 8)
Readiness & Resilience – IAVM’s ZOOMcast series (part 5 of 8)
Why Matters …. Find your purpose and success will follow. A PD session from VSG Advantage Training
Legal Issues from COVID-19 for Venues – IAVM’s ZOOMcast series (part 6 of 8)
Get Control of Your Email, Outlook, and Mobile Device with Mike Song – VSG Advantage Training
Guide to reopening theatrical venues – PACC Advisory Committee
Contractual & Related Liability Considerations – IAVM’s ZOOMcast series (part 7 of 8)
Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
Good Practice Guidance Reopening Business Events
Code of Practice Portable Toilets HRIA
Work Health & Safety Issues for employers as Australia returns to work
NZ Events Sector – Voluntary Code 2020 addressing COVID-19 – FINAL
Conventions & Incentives NZ COVID-19 Safer Meetings Plan
SkyCity (AUS/NZ) COVID-19 Health Management Response
Eden Park Trust – Super Rugby Aotearoa Health & Safety COVID-19 Plan Level 1
Eden Park Trust – Super Rugby Aotearoa COVID-19 Plan Level 2
Eden Park Trust – Super Rugby Aotearoa Additional COVID-19 Measures
EVANZ COVID 19 Reception Areas Poster
EVANZ COVID 19 Exposure Response Plan template
EVANZ COVID 19 Exposure Incident Report template
EVANZ COVID 19 Contact Tracing Register template
EVANZ COVID 19 Return to Work Plan Level 1
EVANZ COVID 19 Return to Work Plan Level 2
ICC Sydney – EventSafe Operating Framework
Eventbrite’s COVID-19 Safety Playbook for Events
Guidelines for COVID Safe Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances
APB Risk & Safety Resources Page
Guidelines for COVID safe auditions, rehearsals and performances
Case Study Submissions
If you are a member or organisation within the venue industry and would like to share your case study, then please fill out the below form for our team to update. Alternatively email your material to marketing@vma.org.au.