EVENTS have been held to research how indoor entertainment could be held without spreading coronavirus.

Thousands of people people attended a club night at the Circus in Liverpool and it returns tonight with an equally-large attendance expected.

All guests have to show proof that they had tested negative for coronavirus before they are allowed to enter the venue.

DJ Marea Stamper, aka The Blessed Madonna, said that there had been an “incredible energy” on the first night.

Speaking to BBC Breakfast on Saturday she said the event was also “incredibly emotional” and she had seen people crying.

She added: “Of course the whole thing sort of operated silently as a science experiment, they were studying ventilation and crowd patterns, but every precaution was taken to make sure we were safe.

“People presented their test results very proudly.

“I think we felt excited but also proud to be a part of creating the protocols that would lead to the reopening of all kinds of things, from football matches to any kind of event, it doesn’t have to be a big rave.”

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “This weekend is another huge moment in our journey back to normality.

“This week, Liverpool have hosted the first major indoor events without social distancing or Covid restrictions and tonight 3,000 clubbers will once more head to the Bramley-Moore Dock warehouse to enjoy another night of brilliant DJ sets, with 5,000 people at an outdoor gig at Sefton Park tomorrow.

“I have seen first hand just how important these research events are.

“Yesterday, I visited the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield to watch the Snooker World Championship.

“With the event initially requiring social distancing – starting with a third of the venue’s capacity – this is being gradually eased in time for the finals, where capacity will rise to 100 per cent on Sunday and Monday.

“Although this may seem like life getting back to normal these are science-led events, gathering valuable research as we leave no stone left unturned to help us get back to the things we love this summer.

“We’re testing a range of settings, event set-ups, and systems to find the safest way to welcome back crowds.

“We are making good progress but we have been clear that decisions on reopening will be led by the data.

“Our events research programme is playing its part in building up a crucial evidence base.”