Music legend stirs further pandemic controversy, challenging Northern Ireland government’s recent ‘blanket ban on live music’ in court

Van Morrison will challenge the Northern Irish government in court over its “blanket ban” on live music in licensed venues arising from coronavirus restrictions, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

Solicitor Joe Rice said the Northern Irish singer-songwriter, who has released several protest songs against Covid-19 rules in recent months, will ask the high court in Belfast to review the policy.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

‘It’s a lifeline’: Cumbrian villagers raise £200,000 to save last shop

Kirkoswald residents to reopen last remaining store as a community business run…

Monday briefing: Unlocking to go ahead despite rise in infections

Scientific advisers warn easing could create ‘variant factories’ … Pope ‘reacts well’…

My online chess addiction was ruining my life. Something had to change | Stuart Kenny

I didn’t like the person it was making me, but a few…

Rare book donations sought for auction to help Ukraine booksellers

Organisers are also seeking artworks and manuscripts while authors are invited to…