New dates have been announced for major music events that were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
From festivals to awards ceremonies, organizers were sent scrambling in recent weeks as officials called for social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The mandate – aimed at slowing the spread of disease – meant music events had to be cancelled or postponed.
Here are some of the events that have been rescheduled so far:
Academy of Country Music Awards: Ceremony will air on CBS Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET. Keith Urban remains as host. On April 5, when the Academy of Country Music Awards were originally scheduled, CBS will run “ACM Presents: Our Country,” a special featuring at-home performances from some of country music’s biggest stars.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Now set for Nov. 7. Live from Cleveland, the ceremony will air at 8 p.m. ET on HBO. This year marks the first time the Rock Hall event will be televised live.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival: The Tennessee music festival will now take place Sept. 24-27. Performers booked include Miley Cyrus and Lizzo.
Coachella: Originally set for April, Coachella has been moved to Oct. 9-11 and Oct. 16-18. Musicians include Charli XCX, Rage Against the Machine and Fatboy Slim.
Stagecoach: Coachella’s country cousin, this festival that was also originally set for April has moved to Oct. 23-25 in Indio, California. Headliners include Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church and Alan Jackson.
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Summerfest: Billed as “the world’s largest music festival,” Milwaukee’s Summerfest has been shifted to Sept. 3-5, 10-12 and 17-19. Previously announced performers include Justin Bieber, Halsey and Luke Bryan.
