The controversial “fan pod” concert in Arkansas went ahead last night, becoming the first live music event with an audience in the U.S. since the coronavirus lockdown rules were put into force.
Country-rock singer Travis McCready performed a set at the TempleLive theater in Fort Smith, with the venue capacity reduced from 1,100 to 229. To ensure the audience remained within social-distancing requirements, seating was arranged into “fan pods” – groups of two to 13 seats with those around them cordoned off.
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