The bass, the fervor, the dancing and the people. From this Wednesday, June 30, the French will once again be able to attend standing concerts and move to the rhythm of their favorite songs.
After months of restrictions and rare musical moments stolen from friends’ living room, on speakers not always very efficient, it will also be possible to return to the disco a few days later, on July 9.
” I look forward “
Obviously, and as was the case with the reopening of restaurants and cinemas, the experience will require some adaptation time. If the coronavirus is currently circulating very little, it is still there. What to spoil the party? Not for Léa: “I can’t wait to go to concerts and nightclubs again. I think we have to live with the virus, and especially relive thanks to this reborn festive spirit. This period was very difficult for me, there was no possibility to have fun or decompress after class. I felt like I was missing out on my youth, not having the same opportunities as the generation before, so I intend to take advantage of this reopening. “
For others, it is above all a story of pragmatism: “We do not wear masks in restaurants and bars, whereas in discotheques, there will be the compulsory health pass. So there will ultimately be less risk in a nightclub than in a dance bar, ”says Virginie. Point of view shared by François: “I think it is hardly more dangerous than piling up in urban transport. The participants in these evenings will be supervised by professionals and not left to themselves in clandestine evenings. “
” Do not want anymore “
However, the health crisis has still left its mark. Among those who are not hot-headed at the idea of returning to a concert or club, there are (obviously) those who, like Gilles, are afraid of the virus: “Out of the question, too risky”, asserts t -he. It has the merit of being clear. And there are those for whom this long hiatus has ended
undermine the desire to be in a crowd, in confined spaces: “I’m really not ready … And then I no longer want dance parties in the sweat, the smells and too close physical contact with strangers”, argues Jean-Pierre.
Overall, the desire of our readers to party is overwhelming the fears related to Covid-19. However, as Rémy, manager of a nightclub explains, it may take time to return to the famous “life before”: “The health crisis is not over, I think that the customers, not reassured , will be rare. Dancing outings are no longer in the habit and it will be necessary to regain confidence or find a new clientele. Which will not be easy. With a little luck, rhythms and melodies will eventually win out over the rest.