They hugged, danced, sang ρο Rock music lovers attended a sold-out concert on Saturday night in Barcelona, after having done rapid tests for Covid-19, in a rehearsal music show, made with the permission of the authorities and can restart the live music industry in Spain and beyond.
The approximately 5.000 spectators at the concert of the Spanish band Love of Lesbian were obliged to wear masks, but not to keep social distance at the Palau San Jordi stadium.
"It was impressive. We felt safe at all times. "We were in the front row and it was something we had missed a lot," said 29-year-old Salvador, the public relations manager, after the concert. "We are very proud to have had the opportunity to participate in it. We hope it will be the first of many. "
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In surreal scenes after a year of social distance, the fans danced next to each other, but the sea of masked faces reminded them that the situation was far from a return to normalcy.
The health checks at the entrance delayed the start of the concert, but did not spoil the festive spirit.
"Welcome to one of the most exciting concerts of our lives!", Said the singer of the band Sandy Balmes, with the crowd cheering.
The concert, which was licensed by the government, was a test of whether similar events could resume.
"It would be safer to be in Palau San Jordi than to walk down the street," concert co-organizer Jordi Herereoula told Reuters earlier Saturday.
The pre-concert tests were performed at three locations in Barcelona and were performed by 80 nursing staff members wearing full personal protective equipment.
By noon, three of the 2.400 people already tested positive for the new coronavirus and one had come in contact with a case, said Dr. Josep Maria Libre, a doctor who supervised the tests. They could not attend the concert and their money will be refunded.
Participants received antigen test results after 10 to 15 minutes through an application on their mobile devices. Tests and a mask were included in the ticket price.
"I think today we have done something real, that is, to show the world that culture is safe," said Ramon, a 49-year-old fan.
Source: RES-EAP
