Eric Garcetti and Bill de Blasio have both cast their doubts over events returning this year The mayors of New York and Los Angeles have said that live concerts and festivals are unlikely to return until 2021, as the US remains in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking to CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said: “It’s difficult to imagine us getting together in the thousands anytime soon, so I think we should be prepared for that this year.” He then went on to echo comments by California governor Gavin Newsom, who previously suggested that live music shows may not be able to be held in California until a coronavirus vaccine has been developed. “I think we all have never wanted science to work so quickly,” Newsom said. “Bu