INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Independent Venue Alliance (IIVA) and the Arts Council of Indianapolis have partnered with Bindle, a software platform built to help communities safely reopen, to support entertainment entities through the ongoing pandemic. Venues across America, Broadway shows, major international promoters and well-known touring artists have already begun to implement new safety measures and requirements for their events including proof of vaccination and/or proof of negative test within a time frame close to the show date in order to be admitted.
The initial re-opening phase was successful; however, in recent weeks attendance and touring volume have started to slow down. The time to act is now to create a safe and effective system that will allow for the shows to go on.
Individual venues and organizations are responsible for implementing their own safety requirements for their staff, artists, and audiences. Fans can expect regular updates with more venues and events enacting requirements.
Bindle is a software platform that is purpose-built to help communities safely, fairly and fully reopen. The platform allows you to securely store your COVID-19 test and vaccine records and easily prove your health status when entering a shared space.
The Bindle platform is live and available to Indianapolis and residents statewide, free of charge. Fans of live music, Broadway, theater and other performing arts events are encouraged to download the mobile application and set up their profile to ensure ease of entry. While many venues are preparing updates to their safety policies, several businesses have already activated profiles on the Bindle platform ahead of their upcoming formal announcements. Local organizations who are interested in adding their business to the platform can visit joinbindle.com/indiana.
In addition, Indiana Independent Venue Alliance and Arts Council of Indianapolis have partnered to launch IndyVaxPass.com, a public-facing information site to help arts and entertainment fans access information on event requirements, answer frequently asked questions and support venues who wish to require enhanced safety measures at their events. While the full re-opening of venues started off well, in recent weeks facilities have seen a sharp drop in attendance, and more artists are postponing events due to increased COVID-19 cases.