Lollapalooza has also been forced to cancel by City of Chicago

Parent company AEG has announced a "mix of layoffs, furloughs and salary reductions"

Normally taking place annually in November, the GDS has launched a COVID19 focused survey relating to the impact of Coronavirus on mental health, relationships, and the consumption of alcohol and other recreational drugs

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An alternative virtual event will be held in its place

The festival will now take place in October

All proceeds raised will go to the staff of Metro Chicago’s three venues

The announcement was made this morning (18th March)

The news follows a warning from the Night Time Industries Association that the UK Hospitality and Events industries may lose up to one million jobs due to the impact of the new novel coronavirus, COVID-19

"My goal is to build a comprehensive, up-to-date resource for anyone seeking guidance on how to stage alternative music events in this moment of significant upheaval for the industry"