Operators gear up to host bigger groups at performances, weddings

But need for pre-event testing at bigger events may deter some from attending

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Concert held on Dec 15. Pre-event testing was not required for the Dec 15 concert, which had an audience capacity of 250, but it was mandatory for the Dec 16 concert, which had an audience capacity of 400 as part of a national pilot. PHOTO: SINGAPORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Yuen Sin

Political Correspondent

Updated

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Apr 02, 2021, 05:00 AM

Event organisers and venue operators have started preparing for bigger groups, following the announcement last week that capacity limits will be raised for weddings, pilot live performances and spectator sports from April 24.

The Star Performing Arts Centre is in talks with venue hirers, including concert promoters, to see how they can have up to 750 people at their events safely, said its spokesman Azlina Ahmad.

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