December 10 is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Amnesty International is asking bands around the world to mark the event by making music. The international non-governmental organization's Small Places Tour is looking to launch hundreds of concerts around the world in honor of the declaration, and they're asking for bands, bands, bands to help them do it.
this audio or video is no longer availableThey've had help in the past. Pete Townshend rocked "Won't Get Fooled Again" at Amnesty International's inaugural Secret Policeman's Ball in 1979. In 2007, Green Day covered Lennon's "Working Class Hero" for its Darfur campaign. For the Small Places Tour, Peter Gabriel and Amnesty International's Bill Shipsey have created an introductory video calling for artist participation starting on September 10th and running until the 60th anniversary date.
Participation can be tailored to the particular artist. Everything from designating an already planned concert as a Small Places Tour event to donating proceeds from shows, sales and auctions fit the bill, which is sizable. From Guantanamo to Burma to Darfur and beyond, Amnesty International has its hands full. Interested parties can check out the Small Places Tour's MySpace page or contact Amnesty International for more.
Photo: Amnesty International
