We believe music can change the world. Do you?
If so, it’s time to make some noise. Oxfam is teaming up with volunteers and supporters in the music industry—including musicians, labels, managers, and media—in the fight against poverty and injustice. With the power of many voices speaking together, we can call on companies and legislators to change the laws and practices that keep people in poverty. Oxfam Action Corps New York City takes music activism into their own hands, by planning and hosting their own awareness concert every year since 2009. This year's took place a couple weeks ago at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Check out what they had to say post-encore:
We had a good turn out with tons of people showing up to listen to Ace Reporter and Under the Elephant. Some of you might remember Ben Jelen, keyboarder for Under the Elephant, ticking away to the Beds Are Burning:
Entrance to the concert was a letter or two to your member of congress.
If you were unable to attend the concert, and/or would like to write your own letter to your representatives, we encourage you to do so.
A sample of one of the letters that was written at the awareness concert can be found here: http://bit.ly/lcpSPz Please feel free to use this as a guide when writing your letters. Remember to sign your name with your address so that your representative knows that you are a constituent.
To learn about other ways to get involved, come to one of our meetings or visit http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando/take-action.
If you are interested in volunteering at upcoming concerts or have other questions, please send us an email at newyorkcity@oxfamactioncorps.org - we are always looking for new volunteers.
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