(Press release)
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The UK’s first community-owned music venue is about to celebrate its 100th
livestream performance on Sunday 14 March. |
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Since last May these livestreams have been viewed by thousands of
people in the UK, in Europe and in countries across the world. They have also
raised nearly £40,000 for musicians and other performers whose incomes have
been drastically reduced. |
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The band playing the 100th livestream is Bossa Trio, an international
jazz group who will be travelling from Edinburgh to perform (they have
checked their travel arrangements with the police). |
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Rob Heron, events manager at The Globe, said: “It’s an incredible
achievement for this small music bar in Newcastle to have livestreamed 100
gigs when almost all venues are closed. Musicians are delighted to have the
opportunity to play here live and make some money. They are all impressed by
the quality of the sound and video. We are looking ahead to our 200th
livestream.” |
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When the first lockdown started in March 2020, the co-op that owns The
Globe involved its members and supporters in developing a plan for the
future. There was a very strong desire to find a way of providing live music
as soon as possible and to make the venue safe for performers and audiences.
The Globe has been refurbished and redecorated, and new sound, light and
video equipment has been installed by a team of volunteers. The Globe was
fortunate in accessing funding from Power to Change and the Culture Recovery
Fund. |
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Debra Milne, co-chair of the co-op that owns The Globe, said: “Our
livestreaming is very successful and we will certainly continue it after
audiences can return to the venue. We are aiming to provide the best of both
worlds. The audience seated in the venue gets to see the musicians in an
intimate but safe environment, while those who live too far away or who would
prefer not to travel receive as close to the live gig experience as can be
achieved.” |
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