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Geoff Ellis and DF Concerts put together a blueprint to stage live shows that involves securing a superfast, highly accurate and affordable coronavirus test.A pilot gig is expected to take place in eastern Europe in December - but the Scottish Government has issued a statement that may dampen the enthusiasm felt by music lovers after the revelations in the Record on Saturday.The Scottish Government claims testing is only accurate at the exact point of the test being taken and that symptoms may develop a day or two later.

illegal raves and halt a "complete wipe-out" of jobs.Big names including TRNSMT boss Geoff Ellis and Glasgow's SubClub hope their new "freedom to dance" campaign will support regulated venues struggling after months of Covid restrictions.The UK's furlough scheme, which protects a share of wages, ends next month. A survey of the Night-Time Industries Association Scotland suggests 83% of firms could shed as many as 75,000 jobs.Meanwhile, dangerous illegal parties are being held in wasteland and in rented accommodation.

Scottish Government as it still doesn’t have a restart date – but concert bosses have warned it still may be not enough for venues to survive.Earlier this month, the UK Government announced a package for the arts sector which would see £97million given to Scotland through the Barnett formula.Now, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced the funding boost, intended to give direct support to venues and businesses in their supply chains, as well as support changes which need to be made to meet social distancing standards upon reopening.As yet, no date has been set for the restart of live music or other cultural events and Hyslop said they may be unable to begin again “for some time to come.” However, drive-in events were allowed to start

music festivals has warned. TRNSMT chief Geoff Ellis said the SSE Hydro in Glasgow would only be able to open at less than a third capacity with social distancing in place.