The Libertines Archives

As we are several months into the global pandemic and as places begin to open up, concert venues are still trying to figure out where they fit into this safe, socially distanced solution. The Virgin Money Unity Arena, the UK's first dedicated socially distanced music venue, has announced its lineup for the first shows that will kick off in August. Kicking off on Aug. 14 with Craig Charles, Supergrass, the Libertines, Two Door Cinema Club, Maximo Park, Tom Grennan, Jason Manford and Bill Bailey are also on the bill. https://twitter.com/VMUnityArena/status/1280426495077502978?s20 Located in Newcastle, England, the venue has laid out its plans including the spacing between each car's viewing area, food and drink orders and bathroom protocols, which you can find here. The venue also says that all venue staff "will have full training in advance regarding hygiene procedures." The Virgin Money Unity Arena isn't the first place that is trying the drive-in show model. Live Nation announced a series of drive-in shows featuring Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley and Nelly last month while Andrew McMahon is doing a series this month. Bjork will also be doing a live concert that won't be viewed from cars in Reykjavík this August. The global pandemic has broken the live music industry with its players rallying to figure out how to recuperate with a harsh realization that many independent venues may shutter for good. But hopefully, more new and safe ideas will come through and will bring us closer to experiencing live music again.

The Libertines

Supergrass, The Libertines and More to Play UK’s First Socially Distanced Music Venue

Pete Doherty Wins the Big Breakfast Challenge

Pete Doherty Will Play the Bataclan’s Reopening Show

Animal Collective, John Cale, Libertines and More Play Paris Tribute to Velvet Underground & Nico

The Libertines Get Real Mushy-Gushy in ‘You’re My Waterloo’ Video

The Libertines Share Violent, Voyeuristic ‘Heart of the Matter’ Video

Review: The Libertines Claw Their Way to Adulthood on ‘Anthems for Doomed Youth’

The Libertines Cancelled Shows Due to Pete Doherty’s ‘Serious Anxiety Attack’

The Libertines Give Reunion Advice: ‘Don’t Get Back Together If It’s Not Very Good’

The Libertines Share Two New Tracks: ‘Glasgow Coma Scale Blues’ and ‘Anthem For Doomed Youth’

Hear the Libertines Perform a Live Session for BBC 1

The Libertines Just Shared a Spaced-Out New Single, ‘Gunga Din’

The Libertines Announce Reunion LP ‘Anthems for Doomed Youth’

The Libertines Perform a Rare Cut and New Song at Surprise Glastonbury Show

The Libertines Premiere ‘Gunga Gin’ Live

The Royal Roast: Celebrating SPIN’s Annual SXSW Party With Best Coast, Holychild, and More

Peter Doherty Honors Amy Winehouse in ‘Flags of the Old Regime’ Video

Watch the Libertines Reunite in Glasgow

Libertines Announce First Tour in 10 Years, Discuss New Album

The Libertines to Reunite at London’s Hyde Park

Strokes Blokes: England’s Bromance With New York’s Fab Five

Russell Brand, Jonah Hill Debut ‘Greek’ Band

Libertines Will Reunite, Says Source

Libertines Talk Reunion

Pete Doherty: Man Out of Time

IMPACT

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Brings a Good Cause to Riot Fest

The Recovery Trip: Park City Song Summit With Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels

6 Indigenous Women Fighting for Justice Through Music and Activism

Japanese Breakfast DJs at SPIN’s Bourbon & Beyond After Party

you may like

more from spin

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Brings a Good Cause to Riot Fest

Toledo’s Brotherhood and ‘Hustler Mentality’ Fueled Debut LP, How It Ends

5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Robert Lamm of Chicago

Get New Music, News, Reviews, And More Delivered Right To Your Inbox.