STREAMGM bangs the drum for Manchester Culture

April 2nd 2021

The minds behind Greater Manchester’s trailblazing United We Stream (UWS) have launched a streaming platform to showcase region’s emerging and established talent to the world. 

The Manc covered the launch of the new chapter of United We Stream into StreamGM.

United We Stream GM was launched in lockdown to raise funds for the creative sector.

The platform proved to be a wild success – reeling in millions of viewers and raising £583,000 throughout its run.

StreamGM will be picking up where UWS left off – offering a soapbox for singers, dancers, musicians, poets and artists across GM.

Andy Burnham – an early backer of the project – said that Stream GM would “play an essential role in our recovery throughout 2021.”

The Mayor of Greater Manchester stated: “Many venues will not be able to reopen fully until the second half of the year.

Whilst showcasing local talent, StreamGM will also include specialised ‘hands on’ industry experience for young people in the production and promotion of digital broadcasting.

Greater Manchester Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord said: “In an incredibly hard year for many, United We Stream Greater Manchester provided moments of escape and joy and I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.

“It’s now time to look to the future and, as we start to gradually unlock, how some of the partnerships and projects developed during 2020 adapt to complement live events.”