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This Friday, the Portuguese government’s bill that defends the prohibition of music festivals and other events “of a similar nature” until September 30, in the context of the fight against the covid-19 pandemic.
The document, which will continue for discussion at the Assembly of the Republic on the 14th of this month, indicates that until that date it is forbidden to hold shows indoors or outdoors. However, there is an exception to what, as a result of the Council of Ministers, issued this Thursday: the same shows “It can be carried out indoors or outdoors, with a designated place and in accordance with the capacity specifically defined by the General Directorate of Health, in accordance with the rules of physical distance that are adequate in view of the evolution of the COVID-19 disease pandemic. “That is, according to this proposal, and according to a series of limitations, there may be festivals. This is what Article 5a of the proposal.
This document also advocates the adoption of a exceptional regime for music festivals that cannot be held at the scheduled location, day or time, between February 28, 2020 and September 30, 2020, due to the pandemic.
To find “A balance between the financial sustainability of economic operators and the rights of consumers.“it is anticipated that for festivals that fall under the circumstances described above, a a valley of equal value to the price of the ticket already paid.
This situation is applicable to the rescheduling of shows not performed between February 28, 2020 and September 30, 2020inclusive
The voucher will be issued to the ticket holder and is valid until December 31, 2021. It can be used to buy a ticket for the new date of the same show or for other events organized by the same producer.
At the request of the ticket holder, the promoters can “proceed with the replacing the show ticket with a different show, adjusting the price due. “
If not used before December 31, 2021, the owner is entitled to a refund of the amount, to be requested within 14 business days.
