Tuesday April 14, 2020 ~ BC [Update on April 15 — concert is now at *4 pm* on April 16]
~ West Shore Voice News
New grants for livestreaming will support musicians impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and allow people to enjoy more music at home, thanks to the BC Government and and Creative BC.
There’s also a free livestreamed concert coming up this week on the BC Government’s Facebook page, hosted by Premier John Horgan. That’s coming up on Thursday, April 16 featuring musicians from around BC.
The concert sStarts at 4 pm (previously announced as at 5 pm).
Concert lineup:
- Kym Gouchie – folk (Prince George)
- Alex Cuba – pop-soul (Smithers)
- Desiree Dawson – soulful folk (White Rock)
- Dan Mangan – indie rock (Vancouver)
For more details on the concert, visit Showcase BC: https://showcasebc.ca/event/showcase-bc-live/
To watch the livestream, visit the B.C. government’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/BCProvincialGovernment
“Music has the power to lift us up and give us hope in times of crisis,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “B.C.’s music industry responded swiftly by embracing opportunities to livestream and bring people together online. Today, we’re stepping up to support their efforts.”
As a first step to support the music industry, the B.C. government is partnering with Creative BC to launch Showcase BC. This new online hub brings a variety of live performances, entertainment and content to British Columbians, so they can stay connected while staying home.
News media around the province are providing free promotion for this concert, in support of everyone who is impacted by COVID-19.
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