To celebrate StreamGM’s exciting new partnership with The Yard Mcr, StreamGM is hosting an exclusive housewarming event that can be streamed into living rooms all over the world.
Welcome to The Yard’ on Thursday December 7th will celebrate the creative partnership between StreamGM & The Yard Mcr.
Headlined by 6 Music’s newly crowned ‘Artist of the Year’ Antony Szmierek, and supported by The Mayor of Greater Manchester’s inaugural Artist of the Month The KTNA, this promises to be a night to remember.
And as StreamGM are ongoing supporters of the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity, guests will be asked for donations to help support local people who are homeless this winter.
On headlining Welcome To The Yard, Antony said: “I am so happy to be rounding off a pretty mental year at home and for a cause close to my heart. Manchester is a city of poets and dancers and we’re intending to bring both of those qualities to StreamGM’s event at The Yard and beyond in December. See ya there, hitchhikers!”
Founder of The Yard Mcr – Mark Hamburger explained: “The Yard Mcr is thrilled to have joined forces with StreamGM, providing an excellent platform for showcasing local talent.
- “Welcome to The Yard features the remarkable Antony Szmierek and the KTNA’s as headline acts. Witnessing such outstanding talent in an intimate setting promises to be a rare treat for our guests. Antony is a prime example of the future of Manchester music. He is homegrown talent and has earned his success through hard graft, dedication, and exceptional music.
“The co-production of live events, music, and culturally themed streamed series with StreamGM in 2024 signifies a pivotal move for The Yard Mcr, aiming to propel the Cheetham Hill area towards becoming the epicentre of Manchester’s music culture.”
Antony Szmierek’s meteoric rise to fame in 2023 has been testament to his drive and talent. Named this week by 6 Music as one of their ten Artists of the Year alongside globally renowned acts such as Blur, Christine & The Queens and Nia Archives, this prestigious accolade solidifies his stake as THE one to watch in 2024.
A spoken word and indie hip hop artist born and bred in Hyde, Greater Manchester; Antony has disrupted the industry with his poetic lyrics, flashing-light feelings, and late-night philosophies.
His début album Giving Up for Beginners (2021) drew comparisons to Mike Skinner’s work as The Streets. This year he released a number of singles and the EP: Poems To Dance To.
Hailed by Lauren Laverne as “the best thing I’ve heard all year” and dubbed ‘Mike Skinner mixed with John Cooper-Clarke’ – his more recent music: Dance Better, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Fallacy, Rock in a Calm Place, The Words To Auld Lang Syne, and How Did You Get Here? has enjoyed weeks on the coveted 6 Music A-list, as well as regularly hitting Radio 1’s B-list.
Antony’s talent is documenting incredibly specific details from his life. He makes music that tells stories and makes people laugh and reflect on life. Having spent time working as a SEN teacher in Manchester throughout his twenties, he learned the value of ‘communities, people and empathy.’
Welcome To The Yard premiers on StreamGM at 19.00 on December 7th, 2023 – for more information about StreamGM please contact@streamgm.co.uk
