Another great documentary from Big Noise Films … [Read more...]
Dance upon injustice
One child dies every three minutes because of armed conflict. Children should never be affected by war. Full stop. Want to help raise funds to support important work with children in worn torn areas across the globe? Fancy some of this? Then get yourself down to the exclusive War Child Summer Gala, Those Were The Days, Thursday, June 28th. Tickets are £155 each or £1400 for a table of 10. A bit pricey, but well worth it, and if you can't afford it yourself, please forward on the details … [Read more...]
David Korten – The Great Turning
Last night, when I should've been asleep, I watched these video clips and was left totally inspired. :) I strongly encourage you to watch them too. Its great stuff! You should also buy the book: [amtap book:isbn=1887208070] UPDATE: The book in bullet points from David Korten's new site: "The Great Turning provides a powerful framework for understanding our time within a deep historical context and for defining the collective choice we must now make as a species. These are the key … [Read more...]
Reclaim Love 2007
This just through from the Peace Not War list via the Creative Forum list... Reclaim Love 2007 The ONE IN LOVE VALENTINES CONNECTION. EVERYONE INVITED. SAT 17TH 12.00 MID DAY.@ EROS STATUE PICCADILLY To affirm our strength and significance as lovers of peace and life on earth. Hi...first time hav had chance to get on line. Am baby sitting for my grandchildren n there is a computer....YES! Lets do it! Talked very briefly with Venus tonight...she was out on a valentine date. I reassured her … [Read more...]
Unmissable: Sunday Sounds album launch party on July 23rd
I can't recommend the Sunday Sounds album launch highly enough. It takes place this Sunday July 23rd @ the DA Gallery, 43 Kensington High Street, London W8 5ED The London Premiere of Michael Franti's film, I Know I'm Not Alone, will be shown from 6pm and music will start around 8pm. Earlier in the afternoon, at 1pm 4pm, I'll be hosting a meeting about the Commons Creation Collective in the park across the road. After visiting Yelnow Farm to check out the potential for holding a Building Man … [Read more...]
Peace Not War Album Launch – Thursday 6 July @ Cargo – In memory of the victims of the London Bombings
The Peace Not War Creative Collective are proud to present the launch of their new mixtape on Thursday 6 July in memory of all those victims of the London Bombings on the 7 July 2005. The CD will be launched at a unique event at Shoreditch's premier venue, Cargo on Thursday 6 July 2006. All the money raised from the CD will go towards victims of the bombings and those that have suffered since. Joining the Collective on the night to mark their respect are the true lyricists of peace: Roots … [Read more...]
Peace takes courage
Everytime I read about the war in Iraq my stomach hurts so much I have to skip the reading. Same thing with images about Iraq. Same thing, no. It is worse with images. Can't face it. I know I've been negleting a very important charpter of our sinister history but hey, can't handle it. But apparently a conscious child in Alabama can, and very well. Ava Lowery is only 15 years old but she's an outstanding peace activist who made her first animation in Mid-March 2005 and since then has made over 70 … [Read more...]
Mucha Marcha in conjuction with Peace Not War at Cargo
via Peace.fm Bank Holiday Sunday 28th May 2006 Mucha Marcha in conjunction with Peace Not War @ Cargo Club 83 Rivington St, Shoreditch EC2A 6pm - Midnight : £5 When you've got a Monday buffer zone to recover, you can sack in the Sunday roasts and visits to granny and come down to Mucha Marcha for some Bank Holiday skanking. This is a night for folks who love good music of all kinds - people whose iPods are populated with everything from Al Green to Elephant Man, to Arctic Monkeys to Jay … [Read more...]
TONIGHT: Another World Is Blossoming
Another World Is Blossoming Benefit Gig Friday 31st March @ The Synergy Centre 7pm - 3am, £10 / £7 adv/concs - Buy Tickets Now! A Fundraiser for The Synergy Centre and uniteddiversity with Live Music from Joe Driscoll, The Pistachios, Jamie Woon, DJ Rubbish, The Rub, United Vibrations, Sarah Bear, Corneilius, Bones of Contention & more plus at 8PM Screening of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised and Healthy Food from Synergy Sattva Cafe plus lots of info stalls and more! Call Josef on … [Read more...]
Peace Not War @ Cargo, Sept 11th 2005
THE FUTURE OF PEACE NOT WAR A new collective of musicians, activists and techies has formed. 45 people attended the inaugural meeting of the Peace Not War Collective, held on July 30th at St George's Circle Community Centre, London. Many Londoners are concerned that the July 7 bombings will be used as an excuse to invade another oil-rich country, and are building a peaceful resistance to Blair's propaganda. Inspired by the G8 Dissent in Scotland, Peace … [Read more...]