Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 25, at 11:59 PM (ET)
Earth Day was first observed on April 22, 1970, when an estimated 20 million people nationwide attended the inaugural events at tens of thousands of sites including elementary and secondary schools, universities, and community sites across the United States. Likely many PMN members, past and current, were present at some of those events. In 1990, activist Denis Hayes, one of the original organizers, made it international by taking it to 14 other countries. It was founded and continues to highlight the premise that all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a moral right to a healthy, sustainable environment. Let’s sing out!
In this Zoom event, members of the People's Music Network from around the world are invited to share songs of Freedom and Struggle in honor of our home, Mother Earth. Come join us with your Earth songs in a fun, inclusive, supportive, and collaborative online setting!
Free Livestream
TUNE INTO THE LIVE BROADCAST via YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QDe8wx4lho
Sunday, April 28th, 7-9pm (ET) / 4-6pm (PT)
*** Right after the show ends, the archive of the livestream will be available at this same link.
LYRICS: (to be posted day before the event)
PERFORMER LIST: (to be posted day before the event)
Eligibility to Perform:
Performers in this swap must:
1) Be invited artists and/or PMN members in good standing.* 2) Register using the online form. 3) Have a computer with functioning video camera and microphone. * If you are not a PMN member, you may join here: https://www.peoplesmusic.org/join-PMN
1) Be invited artists and/or PMN members in good standing.*
2) Register using the online form.
3) Have a computer with functioning video camera and microphone.
* If you are not a PMN member, you may join here: https://www.peoplesmusic.org/join-PMN
How to Participate
Using the "Register" button in the upper left area of the registration web page, PMN members are invited to sign up to share a song or a poem and/or to be part of the audience for this event. After registering, you receive an e-mail message containing the Zoom Meeting link. Due to time constraints and a vibrant community of performers keen to participate (400 active PMN members in total), it isn't always possible to include every interested performer in the final line up. In the event that not everyone performs, we'll make a wait list. Most people perform live, but we also welcome pre-recorded videos, immediately preceded by a live introduction. We prioritize inclusion of newcomers, young artists, and artists of color.
Help Publicize!
Encourage your friends to tune into this online musical event for progressive culture: Share the event on Facebook!! https://fb.me/e/3QGxo5OLW
*** Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 28 at 10:00 PM (ET).
Workshop Description
Songwriters in People's Music Network strive to write songs that wake people up, challenge the status quo, and reach people’s hearts and minds. We don't believe it takes larger-than-life talent to create powerful songs. Rather, the craft of songwriting involves skill, practice, hard work, and the willingness to listen to how our words and music land with others.
Through our monthly “If I Had a Song” workshops, PMN is building a loving and supportive creative community that provides songwriters with the honest listening we need. Participants present a song-in-progress to like-minded songwriters, and then receive constructive feedback. We’d love to have you join us.
LYRIC SHARING: On the day of the workshop, all confirmed registrants will receive an email containing the Zoom Link plus a link to a google drive folder. Confirmed registrants will receive a separate notification via google drive, which gives you the ability to make written comments on other people's lyrics-in-progress. This can be done before, during, or after the session.
Requirements for Participation:
There is no wait list for the session. Every registrant who meets the following requirements will be confirmed to present a song in progress for peer critique:
Eligibility to Participate:
Participants in this workshop must:
Workshop Facilitators:
Joanie Calem is a musician, singer/songwriter, storyteller, disability awareness activist, community-builder, cross-cultural worker and teacher. She has been teaching music and performing since 1983. Joanie uses music to break down stereotypes, build community and foster connection.
INVITE ANOTHER SONGWRITER TO THIS WORKSHOP
Help us build the community social change songwriters offering one another peer support! Share the Facebook Event and invite friends:
FACILITATORS EXPLAIN THIS PROCESS
Watch our 3 minute video explaining how members of the People's Music Network are building a community of peers who are writing songs for social change: https://fb.me/e/12dkoAPFJ
The People’s Music Network will honor and celebrate Juneteenth with our second online community art performance event on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
We're inviting inviting artists to share poetry and songs of Liberation, Freedom and Disability Awareness in honor of Juneteenth. We're particularly seeking out pieces that speak to the struggles of people fighting for a better world, free from war, poverty, racism, and all forms of oppression. We're prioritizing inclusion of artists with disabilities who are physically unable to attend the many in-person Juneteenth events taking place that same week and artists of color.
Free YouTube Livestream
TUNE INTO THE LIVE BROADCAST via YOUTUBE LinkComingSoon Thursday, June 6, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM (ET)
LinkComingSoon
Thursday, June 6, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM (ET)
You can also view the full program on the livestream (see above). To be part of the audience on Zoom, press the "Register" button. As a member of PMN, you may register for free, or register for a small donation to get the Zoom link. Registered performers and audience members receive an e-mail message containing the Zoom Meeting link immediately after they register.
PERFORMER LIST: TBA
Members of the People's Music Network, especially new members, and invited artists may use the online registration form to sign up to share a song or a poem during this event OR be part of the audience. Just press the "Register" button on the left side of the web page. Registered performers and audience members receive an e-mail message containing the Zoom Meeting link immediately after they register. Registering as a performer does not automatically mean you'll be included in the final performance line up, but it is the first step. We encourage live performance, but you may submit a pre-recorded video when you register to substitute for a live performance. Artists sharing videos first give a live introduction if possible.
Eligibility to Perform: Performers in this event must:
1) Be Invited Artists and/or PMN members in good standing.* 2) Register using the online form. 3) Have a computer with functioning video camera and microphone. * If you are not a PMN member, you may join here: https://www.peoplesmusic.org/join-PMN
1) Be Invited Artists and/or PMN members in good standing.*
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Registration Rate Table:
Full Weekend
non-member
With Lodging
No Lodging
Sat.
Only
Sun.
Adults (Standard)
$295
$215
$120
$95
Adults (Discounted)
$235
$185
$100
$85
Youth (Ages 13-25)
$125
$115
Children (Ages 5-12)
$75
Discounts
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