Musician Clare Bowditch slams NSW government for banning singing and dancing at music venues and insists the rules are 'not based on any scientific research' By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:33 GMT, 22 January 2022 | Updated: 07:34 GMT, 22 January 2022 Viewcomments Clare Bowditch has expressed her 'utter fury' at the NSW government's decision to prohibit singing and dancing at music venues and festivals in an effort to curb surging Covid-19 infections in the state. Speaking to The Courier Mail on Saturday, the musician, 47, questioned the reasoning behind the ban. 'Leaders who banned singing and dancing did so without consultation with the industry and not based on any scientific research,' she said. Not happy: Clare Bowditch (pictured) has expressed her 'utter fury' at the NSW government's decision to prohibit singing and dancing at music venues and festivals in an effort to curb surging Covid-19 infections in the state The performer added that her industry has been struggling over the past two years. 'Our songs, our stories, our movies have helped people to remain hopeful in these times that have been so dark, so throw us a f***ing bone,' she said. New South Wales restricted singing and dancing at hospitality venues after the state recorded a surge in Covid cases. 'Leaders who banned singing and dancing did so without consultation with the industry and not based on any scientific research,' she said NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant explained the decision earlier this month, saying the virus spreads easier on the dance floor compared to when people are sitting down. 'When people are in those environments and dancing, you're actually encountering and bringing together people from very different social networks,' she said. 'So when you go and sit down with your five friends in a restaurant and you're just sitting down, the only people that you really coming into contact with our mask-wearing rules, with the hospitality staff wearing masks, you wearing masks until you sit down is that group you're with. Reasoning: NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant (pictured) explained the decision earlier this month, saying the virus spreads easier on the dance floor compared to when people are sitting down 'But when you're actually dancing on a dance floor, when you're energised and singing in a group and moving around, then you actually risking exposing people that you would normally day-to-day not come into contact with.' Singing and dancing is prohibited in hospitality venues including pubs, clubs, nightclubs, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities and major recreation facilities. The ban include outdoor events and music festivals. Ban: Singing and dancing is prohibited in hospitality venues including pubs, clubs, nightclubs, bars and restaurants, entertainment facilities and major recreation facilities. The ban include outdoor events and music festivals Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility