You'll need a proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend this Savannah concert tonight

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Correction: A previous version of the story stated the concert was on Thursday. This has been corrected.

A Wednesday show at the new District Live music venue at Plant Riverside District is requiring that participants have a proof of vaccination or a test within the past 48 hours showing that they tested negative for the COVID-19 virus in order to attend.

The performance by American singer-songwriter Amos Lee is one of the first shows at the new venue, which opened Sept. 10. To attend, attendees are required to have a negative COVID PCR test in the past 48 hours or a card proving vaccination status, according to a post on social media.

"We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through this pandemic and work together to keep all patrons, artists, and associates safe during this unprecedented time," Tyler Gray, director of entertainment at JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, said in the Instagram post.

The vaccination requirement is the first known incident of its kind in Savannah. The mandate was also made at the behest of the artist and not Plant Riverside or District Live.

A recently cancelled show in Augusta also had a similar requirement attached to it. In that instance, the decision to require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test was made by the band and the event organizers, Live Nation Entertainment.

Live Nation is also the organizers for District Live at Plant Riverside.

Live Nation recently announced that it is leaving it up to the artists whether to require vaccination or proof of negative coronavirus tests for attendees and staff at shows. In a letter to employees, CEO Michael Rapino said all U.S. employees will be required to get vaccinated to enter any of their events, venues or offices, USA Today reported.

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“We believe this is a great model, and we have already implemented this successfully at many major shows including Lollapalooza,” Rapino said in a note to employees. “We know people are eager to return to live events and we hope these measures encourage even more people to get vaccinated. That is the number one thing anyone can do to take care of those around them and we are encouraging as many shows as possible to adopt this model."

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