We posted about this a while ago, but now it’s a reality. In Newcastle, England this week the country’s first socially distant concert venue opened up and of course, we got a look at how it’s operating through social media posts. Here is what the Virgin Money ty Arena looks liked for a sold-out from the first show with Sam Fender. Music Biz dug into how the venue could influence massive changes to the future of live music with the global pandemic.

The way they are doing it is giving everyone their enclosures to main tain the distance. The capacity for the venue is 2500. All drinks and food can be pre-ordered.

Some big names in UK alternative are playing Unity Arena in the weeks and months to come including Two Door Cinema Club, the Libertines, and more.

Hope this works out. Really miss concerts

UK's first socially distanced gig took place last night Sam Fender concert – https://t.co/EvQzInJUoK https://t.co/lPTHT2iXUC

— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) August 12, 2020

Were you at @VMUnityArena to see @samfendermusic last night?

What did you make of the socially distanced gig?#samfender #unityarena #vmunityarena #livemusic pic.twitter.com/LBdIJhhRnA

— InNewcastle.co.uk (@geordieblogger_) August 12, 2020

So this is a Sam Fender concert last night. Great that you can hear live music again. So why can’t non league football allow fans in. #LetFansIn pic.twitter.com/CSWVZYmReY

— ScottCassell (@ScottCassell12) August 12, 2020