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In-person concerts will come back eventually, but their return will not signify the end of the livestreamed online versions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are virtual concerts here to stay, they will likely thrive in more sophisticated (and expensive) ways.
The schedule of extravagant online New Year’s Eve shows are a harbinger of things to come. Canadian indie-music icons Broken Social Scene, for example, will headline a pre-taped “Big Night In” concert
and event that includes gourmet dinner-kit options for fans of euphoric widescreen rock and elegant repasts.
Participating restaurants include Mercer Tavern in Edmonton, Mallard Cottage in St. John’s, Gare de l’Est in Toronto and many others in every province and territory. Packages range in price from $19.95 (for the show alone) to more than $200.
Broken Social Scene announce NYE benefit livestream
Broken Social Scene will headline a New Year s Eve livestream show that benefits Canadian performing arts and hospitality workers who have been hit hard by the pandemic. The virtual show is being presented by SaveHospitalityCA and Crow s Theatre and also features performances from
Ruby Waters, Shantel May, Moscow Apartment and more TBA. The show happens December 31 from 8-11 PM Eastern and tickets are on sale.
Proceeds will go to performing artists and hospitality workers, as well as specific Canadian restaurants (you can chose a restaurant to support when purchasing your ticket).
Check out the flyer below.