A staple of Winnipeg’s music scene is making the most of the COVID-19 pandemic by embracing technology in a bid to continue presenting live concerts despite being shut down.
The West End Cultural Centre (WECC) announced a new livestreamed concert series on Monday that will feature some of Manitoba’s finest artists performing live from the WECC stage.
No audience will be in physical attendance, but the venue hopes music fans craving live concerts will be willing to pay $2 for the opportunity to see a professionally produced gig from a real venue — but from the comfort of their own homes.
The Bring Your Own Mic concert series kicks off June 27 with acclaimed Winnipeg indie folk trio Red Moon Road. Like other venues across the country, the