Passion Pit, Ginuwine, Everclear and More will perform at SXSW Showcases organized by Artist artista non-political coalition of musicians including Billie Eilish, Peter Gabriel and Sheryl Crow who are committed to ending the arms violence epidemic, and Sandy Hook PromiseA national non -profit organization whose mission is to educate and strengthen young people and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes and communities. Sexpop, The Dumes, Mark Barden & Friends, Artie Tobia & Redtail Revival, Tribe Friday, King Cruff, JC Stewart, Revenge Wife, Jo Alice, of Good Nature, LVVRS are also scheduled to perform.
Take action X SXSW, an official SXSW event series, will take place March 10 at Mohawk and March 11 at Empire Control Room & Garage. The event series will be run from 19.00 to 02.00 on March 10 and 11:30 – 02.00 on March 11 and will contain live performances, interactive art installations, a music and social impact with panels and community collections, including free brunch and Happy Hour. In collaboration with Band Intown and Music Managers Forum-US, Artist artist And Sandy Hook Promise is to compile take action x SXSW Music & Social Impact Summit.
Mark Barden, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise and co-founder of Artist for Action, was a professional guitarist before his 7-year-old son, Daniel, was tragically killed in Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting. Since then, he has worked to prevent similar tragedies – first through Sandy Hook Promise, and recently launched the artist for Action 2023, gathering artists such as Billie Eilish, Sheryl Crow, Peter Gabriel, Nile Rodgers and more in the movement to prevent weapons violence and create safer communities.
Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos says: “My grandmother, who remains my greatest inspiration, once said: ‘Our main purpose in life is not to make money, or to have a good time or to earn fame in society; Our purpose is to serve others – to be helpful to those who need help. ‘I live my life through her words, echoed by my grandmother before her and my mother after her, along with my clinics and closest guides: We were put on earth to help others. It is really an honor to be asked to join the artist for action and Sandy Hook promise to take action X SXSW. ”
Ginuwine added, “It is an honor to perform at Artist for Action and Sandy Hook Promise’s event in Austin. The work that these organizations are doing to prevent arms violence is fantastic and it is important for me to be part of a show that is the goal is to educate and encourage discussion. “
“Music has the power to unite people and inspire action,” says the bard. “Across the country, young people and adults take violent education and advocates to their schools, homes and communities. These measures have been to save lives and drive real cultural change, which created a safer future for everyone. We are so grateful to artists and panel participants who will join us at take action X SXSW and help us spread the message that violence is preventive and fantastic things are possible when we all meet. “
“Artist for artist understands how to perform a successful event from all angles and always delivers,” said James Minor, SXSW VP from the Music Festival. “For me, a production stands out when you can feel the passion that drives it behind the scenes. With artist for artist, this is always the case. “
