Jason Isbell’s Houston Show Canceled Because Venue Will Not ‘Comply’ With Band’s Health Regulations

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Country star John Isbell is canceling his show at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Wednesday because the venue “won’t follow” his health protocols.

According to a tweet posted by Isbell’s record label on Tuesday, Isbell and the 400-unit band would not perform because the venue “was not prepared to comply with the band’s updated health and safety standards.”

The Grammy-award winning singer and her band are required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from the audience.

“If the venue doesn’t allow it, we won’t play,” Isbell said in a tweet posted on Monday.

Isbell is one of many artists who require vaccination and testing.

Global Citizen announced Tuesday that there will be a 24-hour broadcast of the performance across multiple networks and platforms across six continents on September 25.

New York’s Central Park will host 60,000 fans who will dance for artists such as Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and Meek Mill, while Ed Sheeran, Doja Cat, HER and more will join the Peas and 20,000 attendees in Paris.

To participate, concertgoers must either provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated or submit a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the start of the show, and each attendee, regardless of vaccination status, must Must be masked. Should be.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.