It’s hoped it will save them thousands of pounds in transport costs. The GigPig and Uber partnership will be available to all artists registered on the GigPig platform in the city, offering 50% off rides home when performing at gigs that finish after 11pm. That campaign initiated by Unite Union said that those who work late at night shouldn’t need to dip into their earnings just to get home at the end of the day. It follows on from the Get Me Home Safely campaign, which called for safe, affordable transport home, backed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. The three-month pilot scheme, which has drawn support from Night Time Economy Adviser (and boss of Parklife and Warehouse Project) Sacha Lord, has been created to help late-night workers get home safely. Local musicians can take half-price taxis home after their gigs in Manchester, thanks to a new partnership between GigPig and Uber. You can grab your ticket for just £5.15 and donate to the fundraiser HERE.Īudio Local musicians can take half-price taxis home after their gigs in Manchester Daisy Jackson Writing in the description, she said it’s that as well as raising awareness and money for treatment wards, it’s also a way to bring the community together in by the best way possible: MUSIC!” We couldn’t agree more. Jessica Cooke, another cousin of Harvey’s, also set up a GoFundMe to help raise money to support his family. Starting at 7 and running until 11pm, you’ll be hearing support acts BB.Green, From Carbon, Mercy Kelly and Green Wire, before headliners The Haciendas, fronted by organiser and Harvey’s cousin Tommy Smith, take to the stage.Īs if that wasn’t enough, they’ll also be an indie DJ set from Manc music fanatic, Dave Sweetmore as well as a raffle with prizes pooled together from sponsors like Man United, Man City, RC Detailing, Cooney Insulations, Nightside Tattoo, Redemptions Salon, The Voujon Restaurant, The Painted Man Tattoo Studio and Defined Aesthetics.
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