Thinking from Fuji Rock "Division" of Corona's evil August 25, 21:41
The Fuji Rock Festival, one of the largest rock festivals in Japan
, was held for the first time in two years due to the influence of the new corona.
Will the artist appear or cancel?
Whether the audience will go to the site or watch it online.
Correspondence was divided.
It has been a year and a half since the infection of the new corona was confirmed.
What is needed to prevent “division”?
(Network News Department Natsumi Yoshinaga Yuki Takuma Osaka-based Broadcasting Station Tomokazu Kogi)
Decline to appear
"This time, I will decline to appear at Fuji Rock Festival."
August 20th, two days before the appearance.
Yuta Orisaka, a singer-songwriter, suddenly announced.
"I think the social significance of holding Fuji Rock is great. Even if no one is infected, the direct and indirect effects will change the life of one person in the blind spot in a distant place."
There are 12,000 retweets.
There were 60,000 likes.
The artist who appeared is also distressed
On the other hand, the artist who appeared also revealed a painful chest on the stage.
Satoru Iguchi, vocalist and keyboard of popular rock band King Gnu.
During the performance, the MC said that he was confused about standing on the stage as the infection spread.
King Gnu Satoru Iguchi
"I don't know how to face the people in the hospital, of course, there are artists who declined, and I don't know how to face them. I stood on this stage. "
Continue while choking your voice.
"We are artists, our customers are our customers. There are some customers who haven't come today, and those people have their own feelings."
"For those who are watching the stream like this now, and for those who are watching at this venue like this, I'm very sorry for the power to live with a smile tomorrow, but if it becomes such power I hope so. "
The response was great, and related words ranked high in Twitter's trend words.
Take various infection control measures
Fuji Rock started in 1997.
Last year, the event was abandoned for the first time due to the influence of Corona.
This year, the event was held after taking various measures against infectious diseases.
Forgoing inviting foreign artists, only domestic artists.
The number of visitors was also limited to less than half of the average year.
It is prohibited to sell or bring alcohol to the Naeba Ski Resort in Yuzawa Town, Niigata Prefecture.
It is also forbidden to cheer or sing along with them so that they will not fly.
In addition, we will send an antigen test kit free of charge to those who wish to attend.
Even if you cancel just before, the ticket fee will be refunded in full so that those who are uncertain about participation can cancel it, and the live video is released on YouTube for free.
Participating man "I'm still thinking a lot"
We talked to a man in his 20s in Chiba prefecture who participated in Fuji Rock.
A man who loves the live atmosphere that he can enjoy freely and participates every year.
Although he was wondering whether to go to the site due to the rapid spread of infection, he decided to participate after investigating the contents of infection control measures on the management side.
The man had been vaccinated twice, had an antigen test, and participated.
In the field, it seems that cheers sometimes rose when the artist appeared, but as far as the man saw, most of the people around him followed the rules, and at the venue before each live started, It means that a warning was also given.
The man will voluntarily perform an antigen test immediately after returning home, and will test again a few days later, considering the incubation period.
Fuji Rock is completely different from the past.
Even after I came back, I'm still thinking about various things.
The man who participated
"There are criticisms about participating, and there are some parts that I can't argue with when I'm told about medical treatment. I had the feeling that it had begun to move. At Corona, I think that if you don't think about anything, you can't move forward. "
Local mayor "I have to think about it, there is no tomorrow"
Fuji Rock was attended by about 35,000 people in three days.
About 100,000 people have decreased from two years ago.
Regarding the event, it is said that the local town of Yuzawa has also received an anonymous phone call to worry about future infections.
The number of tourists in Yuzawa Town, which had exceeded 4 million a year before Corona, has halved.
The economy of a town that relies on tourism continues to be difficult.
Therefore, the town has been focusing on vaccination of local residents so that tourists can be accepted with peace of mind.
As of August 20, when Fuji Rock began, more than 90% of the elderly had completed the second vaccination.
The town as a whole has exceeded 60%.
In addition, we have introduced a system to certify lodging companies that are taking measures against infection.
Fuji Rock has supported the event as an important tourism resource for the town.
Mayor Masayuki Tamura, Yuzawa Town
"While some people were worried about the spread of infection, there were also voices requesting that the event be held because life was not possible. It was a dilemma for the town. It is necessary to look for what the town can do to support the lives of the townspeople, with an emphasis on protecting the town. I think there are various opinions, but the tourism industry is indispensable for the town's economy. If you don't think about the measures to proceed to, there is no way to go to Yuzawa Town as a tourist destination. "
The government also supports "I want to find a way to hold it"
The government also supported the holding of Fuji Rock.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry subsidized 90 million yen in three days to support the performances affected by the new Corona.
A person in charge of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
"I would like to find a way for the performance to be held while carefully gaining the understanding of the people concerned by standing with the business operator and the local government as a national government. It is assumed that the infection will subside. However, I would like to collect data while conducting proof-of-concept experiments on what kind of infection control measures should be taken to safely hold the event for various patterns such as outdoor, indoor, and number of people. "
Local doctors have mixed feelings
On the other hand, a local doctor who deals with patients with the new corona expressed mixed feelings.
Eiichi Suzuki, Director of Uonuma Kikan Hospital
"We requested that all parties take all possible measures when holding the event, and fully cooperated with the vaccination of the people concerned. However, if a large number of people gather, the risk of spreading the infection is zero. I can't afford to be, and I can't afford to deal with corona patients. My personal opinion is that I would like you to refrain from major events during this period, but there are also economic aspects such as local tourism, so Only the organizer or the local government can make the final decision. "
A series of outdoor music events canceled "I can't see the future"
Large-scale outdoor music events are also being canceled one after another.
The "Inazuma Rock Fes" scheduled to be held in Shiga Prefecture on September 18th and 19th has been canceled.
This is an outdoor music event hosted by Takanori Nishikawa from Shiga prefecture, and more than 100,000 people participated before Corona.
An official of the executive committee
"We have been considering measures to the last minute for the event. It is the same everywhere that we are struggling to hold an event. I think that it is different if it is a decision to cancel. I'm
The outdoor festival "SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2021" to be held in Yamanashi Prefecture was also canceled on August 20, one week before the event.
Yamanakako Village Tourism Division
"As a village, I definitely wanted to hold it in the economic part, but I decided that it would be difficult to hold it in the end because it would protect my life."
It is said that the fact that "priority measures such as prevention of spread" were applied to all events was the decisive factor for the cancellation.
On the other hand, "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL", which was scheduled to be held in Ibaraki Prefecture in August, was decided to be canceled in July, when the priority measures were not applied, at the request of the Ibaraki Medical Association.
The reality is that the response varies depending on the venue.
Niigata Prefecture, where Fuji Rock was held, was not a target area at that time.
The period of the state of emergency, etc. that has just been issued is until September 12.
At the moment, we are preparing to hold the outdoor music event "SUPER SONIC" in Chiba and Osaka on September 18th and 19th, while thoroughly implementing infection control measures.
Organizing company
"Infection is spreading rapidly, but if you do not have a stance of searching for a way to hold it, the entire industry will be in a more difficult situation, so you can not stop."
According to an organization created by the organizers of live music, sales in the industry have decreased by about 80% from before Corona.
Takeo Nakanishi, Chairman of the Concert Promoters Association
"I want to protect the employment of the staff who have supported Japanese music, but the situation without work has been prolonged, and some people have started to leave the music industry and start other jobs. Even if you follow the national guidelines, you have to cancel it in the form of a "request" from the local government immediately before, and there are cases where loss occurs. Of course, the spread of infection causes medical pressure and anxiety. I understand the situation where it can't be held, but honestly, I can't see what to do. "
How should it be compatible with infection control?
Whether to hold or cancel a large-scale event.
It is a difficult problem with no correct answer.
How can we get closer to the event in the future?
We spoke with Dr. Yoshiro Hayashi, who was a member of the Agency for Cultural Affairs expert meeting to consider the continuation of events such as concerts at Corona.
Dr. Yoshiro Hayashi
"The importance of conventional measures such as masks and ventilation is unwavering, but since there are holes in any preventive measures, it is not enough to thoroughly implement them, and in fact, it is difficult to thoroughly implement them any more. Since there is a premise that people will be dense, I can not think of a good idea other than holding it in a group with relatively low risk like other countries. "
In many countries, large-scale events are held on the condition that people who meet any of the following conditions are required for admission.
(1) Vaccination completed
(2) Recent PCR or antigen test negative
(3) Healing after infection within 3 months
Dr. Hayashi says that the risk is not zero, but it is reasonable enough and worth referring to. increase.
On August 20, the British government released a report showing the link between large-scale events and the number of infected people.
The European Football Championships (especially the semi-finals and finals) were associated with an increase in the number of infected people, but other large-scale events such as the British Open Championship and music festivals were not related to the increase in the number of infected people. was.
Dr. Yoshiro Hayashi
"The event surveyed in the United Kingdom is different from the current situation in Japan because people who meet the three low-risk conditions are in attendance. The first step is to bring the preconditions closer together. Large scale There is one big risk that "a lot of people get dense" in holding an event. In a situation where the vaccine is not sufficiently distributed to the people or under medical pressure, not only the event participants but also the public health The impact on
On top of that, he points out that in order to hold a large-scale event in Japan, it is essential to have a national support system rather than leaving it to the business operator.
Dr. Yoshiro Hayashi
"Currently, PCR tests and antigen tests are performed at the discretion of the business operator, and the test fee must be borne by the operator on his own with an extremely limited budget. , It is a situation where problems are likely to occur in how to use the test results. I think it is inappropriate to leave this area to the business operator. Check information such as vaccination completion objectively and easily. I think it will be difficult to hold large-scale events in a stable manner without the support of the government, including the creation of a system. "
"Mechanism" instead of "division"
"THA BLUE HERB" rapper ILL-BOSSTINO appealed from the stage of Fuji Rock.
THA BLUE HERB ILL-BOSSTINO
"I think it's a waste if the division remains. Of course, I think we need different opinions. I'm trying to find a new way by mixing various words and ideas. Because when
"Everyone put up with it for a year and a half, so if you do such a big thing, exchange various opinions, and say what remains there, isn't there anyone who wants to create such a mechanism?"