In response to the consideration of extending the state of emergency issued to the four prefectures, the performing arts and music industry groups each issued a statement, and the "non-audience holding" included in the current declaration We are requesting that the request be abolished.
Of these, the "Emergency Performing Arts Network," in which approximately 230 groups from the performing arts world, including theater companies and theaters nationwide, participate and support, released a statement on its website on the 6th.
The statement pointed out that the current state of emergency requires that the event be "held without spectators", but that it is essentially a "request to cancel" and that "the lives of those engaged in the performance are sometimes Every moment, we are in a state of emergency. Each and every one of us is working diligently with the pride of continuing to support cultural creation, but unfortunately, we feel that the limits are approaching. I will. "
In addition, at the performance held by the participating organizations, he explained that there have been no clusters in the audience seats in the theater for the past year. We will continue to hold performances, "he said, requesting that the request for" holding no audience "be reviewed.
On the other hand, four groups in the music industry, such as the Japan Association of Music Enterprises and the Concert Promoters Association, also issued a statement on the 5th, stating, "We are strongly requesting the government to abolish the request for'holding no audience'." Did.
On that basis, he said, "We have shown by our achievements that the venues for live performances and concerts are not places with a high risk of infection." I will do it. "
Statements for movie theaters and theaters "Operate under certain restrictions"
Zenkoren = National Federation of Entertainment and Living Hygiene Associations, which has about 650 movie theaters and theaters nationwide, also issued a statement on the 6th and wants to continue business despite certain restrictions. Is shown.
According to the statement, regarding the request for movie theater closure, moving customers to movie theaters in nearby prefectures "may even lead to an increase in the number of people."
He also pointed out that it is not realistic to hold a theater without spectators, and said that both movie theaters and theaters will petition to continue business even under a state of emergency under certain restrictions. ..
He said, "Of course, we will take all possible measures to prevent infection." He also said, "We would like to appeal for the correction of the current situation, which is extremely strict compared to other industries." It is written.