New York (AP) – The Weekend and Shakira – Two of the world’s largest touring artists – Will carry forward the Global Citizen Festival of this fall at Central Park, New York, supports campaigns to improve Energy access Avoiding Africa and defend against Amazon Deforestation,
Global Citizens announced on Tuesday that pop stars would be included behind hits like “Blinding Lights” and “Hips Don’t lie” silenceScientists at the concert on 27 September Ayra Star and Maria. Hosted by actor Hugh Jackman, the annual program highlights the anti-poverty non-profit human priorities and urges the attendees to deal with those issues through collectively support collectively.
Global Citizen CEO Huga Evans told The Associated Press, “The fact that these artists have immediate close proximity with the communities that have either either either exiting excessive poverty, or exiting excessive poverty, gives them amazing perspectives.” “And they currently bring that perspective to the Central Park, where I think the world now needs a moment of unity more than ever.”
Festival goals include securing commitments to bring clean, reliable energy for 1 million people in Africa; Amazon ransing $ 200 million for indigenous and local entrepreneurs to protect the shape of Italy; And increase at least $ 30 million to help improve children’s literacy in community-based education programs.
The festival tickets are free, but fans will have to take action through the global citizen app and earn them. Opportunities include uploading calling videos to German and French leaders to return voluntarily to recommend young people worldwide in returning Amazon Conservation Scheme and career development.
This year’s call for action reflects the changing nature of online advocacy campaigns. The organizers feel that social media posts and email-operated appeals do not lift as much weight as they did when the Global Citizens first started a rally of concerts. Evans stated that user-related materials such as a self-riddled clip “quality engagement” makes and the system almost impossible to game.
In The Weekends and Shakira, global citizens are re -joining with previous artistic supporters when they are packing stadiums. The Weekend, who has scored four runs for the demonstrations sold at Los Angeles’ Sophie Stadium this month Donate $ 1 from each ticket sales For FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Shakira, who recently completed seven consecutively sold shows in Mexico City, joined Coldplay stage during the 2017 edition of the festival in Germany.
Shakira said in a statement, “Music has always been my way of joining people and leaving a mark on the world.” “I can’t wait to take action, unite and inspire action.”
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James Pollard, Associated Press