Music has always played a central role in informing people that 21 September is a day of global ceasefire and non-violence. Watch this space for more information about our biggest concert yet in 2013. PEACE ONE DAY ‘GLOBAL TRUCE 2012′ CELEBRATION Wembley Arena Peace Day, Friday 21st September 2012 Live streamed on Peace One Day’s YouTube Channel Performances from: Elton John James Morrison 2CELLOS Contributions from: Judy Cheng Hopkins, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Jude Law, Peace One Day Ambassador Lily Cole Jeremy Gilley, founder of Peace One Day Coalition leaders: Liam Burns, President of the National Union of Students, UK The Rt. Hon. the Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC Scott Weber, Director-General of Interpeace Why concerts? Awareness creates action and action will save lives. Music is one of the key tools we use to raise awareness of Peace Day 21 September. As well as being musical celebrations of peace, these events are an opportunity to thank all our supporters, highlight the extraordinary global Peace Day activities and promote the coming year. Past concerts To date, Peace One Day has produced seven high-profile music-driven celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall, London; Brixton Academy, London; Le Grand Rex, Paris and Le Zenith, Paris and the O2 arena London, featuring musicians such as Annie Lennox, Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Adams, Peter Gabriel, John Legend, Kasabian, Kate Nash, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dave Stewart, Jimmy Cliff, Yusuf (Cat Stevens), Razorlight, Newton Faulkner, Eliza Doolittle, AfroReggae, Flawless & English National Ballet, Marc Almond, Faithless,James Morrison, Starsailor, Patti Smith, Charlie Winston, Youssou Ndour, Vanessa Paradis, -M-, Ayo and Yodelice as well as special guests and hosts such as Jude Law, Sharon Stone, Jonny Lee Miller and Emilia Fox. You find out more about past concerts here, and you can download Peace One Day: The Album here. We hope to see you at this year’s Peace One Day celebrations.
Posted on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:34:41 +0000
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