Engaging Musicians

Tori Amos

Avail

Fugazi

PARAMORE

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5LXg2QsSbo&feature=player_embedded

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Eighteen-year-old Govan first learned about the issue a few years ago when she attended a Paramore concert.

ANBERLIN

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• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt95zTt1HW8

Tom Morello and Serj Tankian

Its purpose is to bring together musicians, fans of music, and grassroots political

organizations to fight for social justice.

STATE RADIO

Our mission is to mobilize musicians and their fans to promote human rights through social

action. Globally, we seek to end violence against women through humanitarian relief.

Locally, we aim to inspire public service through hands-on volunteerism.

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Introductions

How have you been involved in charity and social justice causes?

How did people ask?What made you say yes?

How have you engaged musicians?

What strategies worked?What strategies didn’t work?

What is a reasonable request?

What about this movement/issue would draw you in?

Push you away?

What do you need from us?

What’s a good “sell” ?

How can we determine how best to utilize music and musicians?