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Sir Van Morrison launches legal challenge against live music ban
UK Daily Mail ^ | 19 January 2021 | By PA MEDIA

Posted on 01/19/2021 11:18:05 AM PST by dennisw

Sir Van Morrison is mounting a legal challenge against a pandemic ban on live music.

The celebrated singer-songwriter from Belfast is commencing judicial review proceedings against Stormont regulations that prohibit live music in indoor licensed venues in Northern Ireland.

Hospitality and entertainment venues are currently closed as part of a six-week lockdown in the region.

When such venues have been allowed to open under less severe restrictions, live music has not been allowed.

Solicitor Joe Rice, acting on behalf of Sir Van, said live music had not been defined in Northern Ireland’s coronavirus regulations, with effectively a blanket ban imposed on everything from a heavy metal band to a harp soloist.

He highlighted that the situation was different in England, where pre-lockdown, live music had been permitted under the tiering system after suitable risk assessments had been conducted.

Mr Rice highlighted that Sir Van himself had performed at the London Palladium last September.

He said his client will argue the ban in Northern Ireland is unsustainable in law and is not based on credible scientific or medical evidence.

The 75-year-old musician caused controversy last year when he penned three songs denouncing lockdowns.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: ericclapton; vanmorrison

1 posted on 01/19/2021 11:18:05 AM PST by dennisw
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To: dennisw

Van on you tube
No More Lockdown by Van Morrison

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUeuhM-NSjU


2 posted on 01/19/2021 11:18:49 AM PST by dennisw
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To: dennisw

For whatever reason, I really dislike his singing voice. That said, I hope he’s successful with his legal challenge.


3 posted on 01/19/2021 11:23:09 AM PST by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021)
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To: dennisw

Eric Clapton too-— no more lockdowns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0cCJMrNZa8


4 posted on 01/19/2021 11:25:15 AM PST by dennisw
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To: dennisw

Van must be a racist.


5 posted on 01/19/2021 11:32:57 AM PST by Uncle Miltie (Allegations of vote fraud cause you to 1)Provide contrary evidence or 2)Censor and erect razor wire)
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