{"id":57425,"date":"2021-12-14T16:01:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T16:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=57425"},"modified":"2021-12-14T16:01:14","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T16:01:14","slug":"cardiff-gigs-postponed-amid-covid-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/12\/14\/cardiff-gigs-postponed-amid-covid-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff gigs postponed amid Covid concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Promoters say events are \u2018impossible to run safely\u2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CONCERTS planned for Cardiff this month are being rescheduled as the Omicron variant causes concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Principality Stadium was going to host Stereophonics, Tom Jones and Catfish and the Bottlemen on December 17 and 18, but the gig has been moved to the same dates in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Welsh government\u2019s latest advice for concert halls includes the use of face coverings, proof of Covid passes, and the prevention of crowding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gig\u2019s promoters, Kilimanjaro Live, said: \u201cUnfortunately, as the threat of new variants emerge and the restrictions in place as an &#8220;indoor venue&#8221;, the shows are impossible to run safely and ensure compliance with government guidelines and Welsh law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe apologise to all fans, artists, and their crew for any inconvenience caused, but we look forward to being back in June next year.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leon Vaughan, 26, was looking forward to attending the gig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m absolutely gutted. 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