IBC 2021

BREAKING: Next week’s IBC Show 2021 in Amsterdam is now cancelled

Nov 23, 2021 by John Aldred Add Comment

In what comes as a complete surprise to absolutely no one, and after having announced only a week ago that the show must go on, IBC 2021 scheduled to begin in just over a week in Amsterdam has been cancelled. Citing the “growing concerns about the COVID-19 situation in The Netherlands”, which show organisers say have deteriorated over the last week, the show has now been cancelled.

They go on to say that feedback from IBC exhibitors and visitors has also aided in their decision to cancel the show – which isn’t much of a surprise given how many companies had already pulled out and the number of visitors either unwilling or unable to travel to The Netherlands right now due to government lockdown restrictions recently put in place.

Amsterdam’s IBC Show still planning to go ahead in two weeks despite “Lockdown Lite” in the Netherlands

Nov 16, 2021 by John Aldred Add Comment

IBC Show, the popular video, cinema and broadcast trade show in Amsterdam is typically held in September. Last year, it was cancelled. This year, it’s been postponed slightly until December 3rd and running until December 6th. They’ve just made an announcement stating that the IBC Partnership Board has decided to continue with the planned event because they believe they can still do it safely. Their aim is to “re-engage the industry after a very challenging year”.

A noble goal, but perhaps a little too hopeful. The Netherlands recently entered into another lockdown, dubbed “Lockdown Lite” by some outlets, which will lead to some significant challenges for a show like IBC if does indeed go ahead. Many companies are unwilling to attend – or now completely unable due to the new lockdown situation – and there’s still a chance that local authorities may force organisers to cancel the event.

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