B*ll*cks to Poverty on Tour has been set up to help promote the cause through the use of live music events. It is a chance for someone who has never put on an event to have a go, and for a more experienced promoter or DJ to make a difference while having a great time. In return ActionAid will provide posters, giveaways, flyers and the help they need to put on a great event.
Each event will be added to the B*ll*cks To Poverty Tour dates and will have its own page on the Bollocks to Poverty On Tour website, with space for photos, reviews from friends and punters and video clips. For more information visit www.btpontour.org.
Brendan ODonnell, ActionAid youth campaigns manager, said: "Music and protest thrive on the DIY spirit. Festivals like Glastonbury started up because people wanted to make music and make a statement at the same time. ActionAid is calling on every DJ putting on a club night, band putting on a gig and artist putting on a show to donate a night to the B*ll*cks to Poverty tour."
ActionAid Space is ActionAids creative campaigning network. ActionAid Space gives people the chance to campaign on issues that keep people poor. It relies on the talent, energy and commitment of its 10,000 supporters. From coming to club nights to writing for our website, to simply sending an email to your MP there are many ways you can get involved and help ActionAid campaign against the causes of global poverty. In return well send you regular updates about events, campaign news and gossip. www.actionaidspace.org.
ActionAid works in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas to fight global poverty and tackle the injustice and inequity that cause it.
published: 16/10/2006 15:26