As the pandemic continues to ravage the province of British Columbia, many people wait anxiously for the day we will be able to return to our beloved live events. Festivals, concerts, sporting events and conventions, all of a list of many that are so tragically missed during the trying times.

TicketMaster, the largest ticketing company in the world, is looking ahead to the future of said events, and is in the process of implementing groundbreaking new requirements to allow consumer entry to these events.

In an order to keep the safety of the staff and patrons of the highest priority, the ticket-selling giant plans to impose a rule stating that in order to gain entry to an event ran through them, a patron must submit proof of a COVID-19 vaccination, or a recent negative test result for the virus in a 24-72 prior time period.

Although this won’t be a set barring for all events to require through TicketMaster themselves, it is a requirement that can be issued for any live event at the discretion of the event organizer based on local health guidelines and personal preference. Patrons would be able to request to have a lab deliver results of their test or vaccination certification to their health information company, who would then verify the results with Ticketmaster.

If a patron has no certified vaccine or negative test result? An event organizer can deny your tickets, just like that.

People have clearly had mixed reaction to the heavy news released by TicketMaster on Tuesday. Some stating that it just seems like a way of government using a high volume company to get people to take a vaccine.

News of these safety features set off a social media frenzy. People on Twitter accused the company of infringing on personal rights and privacy while others suggested they’d do what it takes to see a live show or sporting event again.

What is for certain through all of this though, is that live performances are on their way back, we have just yet to see the fashion that it will be in.