Harry Styles reveals fans attending his US tour will have to provide proof of a double Covid vaccination or a negative test - after his shows were postponed due to the pandemic
Harry Styles has announced that fans attending his upcoming Love On Tour in the US will have to provide proof they've been double vaccinated against Covid.
The singer, who has had to postpone his shows several times due to the pandemic, added that those who have not received a vaccine will have to provide proof of a negative test to be admitted into the shows.
Back in September, Harry had shared his 'hope' to play his scheduled 2021 dates, as he insisted 'everyone's health and safety remains top priority.'
Plans: Harry Styles has announced that fans attending his upcoming Love On Tour in the US will have to provide proof they've been double vaccinated against Covid
In a statement shared by Harry's team to his Instagram, the hitmaker said: 'We are looking forward to seeing everyone as we return to the road!
'Please know our band and crew will be taking every possible precaution to protect each other so we can bring the show to everyone who wants to attend and we ask you to do the same.
'For the health and safety of everyone attending Love On Tour, all ticket holders must provide proof of a full Covid-19 vaccination or proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 48 hours prior to entry, in addition to wearing a mask.
'Thank you, we can't wait to see you! - HSHQ.'
News: In a statement the singer also revealed that attendees who have not been vaccinated will have to provide proof of a negative test, and everyone will be required to wear masks
News: Harry shared the news of the Covid regulations during his much-delayed concerts in a statement posted to Instagram
A further statement from Live Nation added: 'For the health and safety of everyone at Harry Styles' upcoming Love On Tour shows, ticket holders must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 diagnostic test within 48 hours prior to entry, in addition to wearing a mask.
'Children under the age of 12 may attend the concert if they provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the show. In addition, all venue staff at each show will also be following the same protocols and will need to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result, as well as wear a mask at all times,' the announcement continues.
'Requiring testing, or proof of vaccination, is the best way to protect the health and safety of our crew and fans, and is quickly becoming the new standard for concerts around the U.S. There will be no exceptions to these policies.'
Setbacks: Harry's tour has been pushed back on several occasion due to the ongoing Covid crisis, and in December he revealed all of his UK and European shows had been postponed
Harry's tour has been pushed back on several occasion due to the ongoing Covid crisis, and in December the star revealed all of his UK and European shows had been postponed.
Sharing the news on Twitter, he wrote: 'Everyone's health and safety remains our top priority, which is why I unfortunately have to postpone my UK and European shows planned for February/ March 2021 until further notice.
'I really hope to play these shows and will have news for you in the new year on when they will take place. I can't wait to see you all on the road as soon as it's safe to do so.'
Fans were devastated to hear the news but commended Harry for putting their safety first.
'I really hope to play the shows as planned for 2021 but will continue to monitor the situation over the coming weeks and months. I can't wait to see you all on the road as soon as it's safe to do so.'
Tragedy: He said: 'I really hope to play these shows and will have news for you in the new year on when they will take place. I can't wait to see you all on the road as soon as it's safe to do so'
The September announcement came three months after Harry postponed the North America leg of his concert tour.
In June, the hitmaker was forced to reschedule the Love On Tour shows until next summer, with the run set to kick off on August 14 and wrap on October 31, 2021, due to the 'ongoing threat from Covid-19.'
During his time off the road, the singer has vowed to use his time to 'listen and educate' himself on 'how' he can 'help more in the fight for justice and equal rights', following the death of George Floyd and the global Black Lives Matter protests.
In a powerful statement shared to his social media at the time, Harry wrote: 'This summer we were excited to be bringing Love On Tour to North America.
'However, due to the ongoing threat from Covid-19 we have been forced to reschedule these dates to next summer.
Cancelled: The singer said the shows planned for February and March had been held off until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic
'The well-being of my crew, and all the fans around the world will always hold top priority.
'I can't wait to see you all out on the road, as soon as it's safe to do so. 'We are in a moment of necessary change and growth in the world.
'I will be using this time to listen, and to educate myself on how I can help more in the fight for justice and equal rights for all in the future.
'I hope that you will take the time to do the same. Treat people with kindness. I love you all. H (sic)'
Dates: The announcement comes three months after Harry postponed the North America leg of his concert tour
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