BoogieWoogie Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 http://gothamist.com/2014/01/23/madonna_playing_amnesty_internation.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Not4Pussies Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Wow keep that non traditional promo going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 MADONNA RUMORED TO BE PLAYING AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CONCERT IN BROOKLYN Earlier this week it was announced that the massive Amnesty International concert at Barclays Center on February 5th will feature two members of Pussy Riot, who were just released from Russian prison camps last month. The concert is a return to the Amnesty concerts of the 1980s and ’90s (they stopped in 1998), and in that spirit some legendary talent has been expected to return with it—we now have it on good authority that Madonna has been confirmed to play at the show. She also issued this call to action at the time: “I protest the conviction and sentencing of Pussy Riot to a penal colony for two years for a 40 second performance extolling their political opinions. Even if one disagrees with the location or how they chose to express themselves, the sentence is too harsh and in fact is inhumane. I call on all those who love freedom to condemn this unjust punishment. I urge artists around the world to speak up in protest against this travesty. They’ve spent enough time in jail. I call on ALL of Russia to let Pussy Riot go free.” Organizers have promised big announcements up until the date of the show, so expect more of these surprises in the next week Source: Gothamist Share this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 another article: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2014/01/madonna_pussy_riot_barclays.php We're hearing yes. Earlier this month it was announced that weirdos (Flaming Lips), jocks (Imagine Dragons), legends (Ms. Lauryn Hill), and the recently released from prison (Pussy Riot) will take the stage at Barclays Center on Feb. 5th for Amnesty International's Bringing Human Rights Home concert. Then it was announced earlier this week that Pussy Riot would also be on hand. Now we're being told that Madonna will be making an appearance as well, possibly joining Pussy Riot on stage. Of course, Madonna has long been a supporter of the group, shamelessly exploiting writing "Free Pussy RIot" on her arms and back all during her MDNA tour. We'll keep you posted if anyone else is added or if this (very likely true) rumor turns out to be just that. Full original press release about the concert and a video of Madonna's impassioned Pussy Riot speech in Moscow after the jump. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES NEW HUMAN RIGHTS CONCERT FOR NEW GENERATION AT BARCLAYS CENTERON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5The Flaming Lips, Imagine Dragons, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Tegan and Sara, The Fray, Cold War Kids, Colbie Caillat and Cake among confirmed acts--Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, January 11--BROOKLYN (January 8, 2013) -- Amnesty International's iconic Human Rights Concert series will hold a Bringing Human Rights Home concert at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Wednesday, February 5. The evening will include performances by Imagine Dragons, The Flaming Lips, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Tegan and Sara, The Fray, Cold War Kids, Colbie Caillat, Cake and more.Tickets for Bringing Human Rights Home go on sale Saturday, January 11 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets will also be available at the American Express® Box Office at Barclays Center beginning Monday, January 13 at noon (if still available). American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Thursday, January 9 at 10 a.m. through Friday, January 10 at 10 p.m.Twenty-five years after its initial concert series, which featured U2, Sting, Lou Reed and others, Amnesty International is redeploying the concert-with a digital twist-to bring awareness about human rights to a new generation."The fight for global human rights begins at home," said Steven W. Hawkins, Executive Director for Amnesty International USA. "This concert is part of an evolving conversation about human rights that grounds the universal struggle for dignity and freedom in the injustices we see every day in our own backyard in the United States. We're bringing back the concerts to show a new generation of activists how to stand up for justice at home and abroad-whether it is fighting for the right to voice dissent peacefully on social networks or in the streets, protecting the rights of women and girls, or standing in solidarity with individuals persecuted for who they are or what they believe.""Amnesty's past concerts have featured some of the greatest artists of our generation and have been catalysts for real, measurable change," said Dan Reynolds, lead singer of Grammy Award-nominated rock band Imagine Dragons. "It's an honor to perform as part of this event and continue the cause of championing human rights around the world." Between 1986 and 1998, Amnesty International held 28 concerts around the world with over 1.25 million attendees. The most high-profile component of the concert series was the six-week, five-continent, 20-concert "Human Rights Now!" world tour in 1988 - headlined by Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Tracy Chapman and Youssou N'Dour. Those concerts directly helped triple the movement's worldwide membership and mobilize a generation of human rights activists.The Bringing Human Rights Home concert is being produced by CBGB Productions, the live event and music production affiliate of CBGB & OMFUG.More information on the upcoming concert can be found at amnestyusa.org/Feb5concert. Follow #AmnestyConcert for live updates.Brooklyn Nets All Access season ticket buyers have the opportunity to purchase tickets for Barclays Center events before the general public. For more information, visit www.barclayscenter.com. To receive the latest updates and special pre-sale offers, become a Barclays Center Behind the Scenes newsletter recipient, and follow @BarclaysCenter on Twitter and Facebook.As with all events at Barclays Center, arena staff will work closely with the MTA to coordinate mass transit to and from the arena and with the NYPD and other City agencies to ensure safety and security procedures are strictly followed and enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Not4Pussies Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 She's just probably gonna do what she did at Chimes For Change. Give a speech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattress Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Of course, Madonna has long been a supporter of the group, shamelessly exploiting writing "Free Pussy RIot" on her arms and back all during her MDNA tour. Why do they always have to be so goddamn negative about every good thing she does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 jealousy, hate, stupidity? Anyways its so go if she sings... I hope she sings Swim or Sky Fits Heaven!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 OMG! Wish I could go! Hope it's true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerGirl Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Lol, Madonna is doing more than when she released MDNA <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adreeyen Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 How cool is that picture tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerGirl Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 How cool is that picture tho. It really is. Those roots showing makes me wish for her to go brunette. One can hope, I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madonnasuperfan01 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Hope it's true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phineaspoe Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 February 5th? Oh god, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Why do they always have to be so goddamn negative about every good thing she does? ugh i know. i once read an article in a stupid magazine waiting at the office and they were going on about how madonna "uses" pussy riot for attention while celebs who tweeted about pussy riot one time were "really" sincere. as if. madonna talked about pussy riot on almost all her shows. ugh I hate the media so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Which is hilarious Nikki since most people in the world have no damn clue who Pussy Riot is, so why would Madonna the Most Famous Woman in the World, be exploiting THEM for publicity? Also on what planet is "one album wonder" Lauryn Hill a legend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TearsInHeaven Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 oh my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider of the lost Ark Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Also on what planet is "one album wonder" Lauryn Hill a legend? Show some respect! She was in jail. In some circles that gives you a lot of credibility. And isn't she a total bitch? Allegedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 ugh i know. i once read an article in a stupid magazine waiting at the office and they were going on about how madonna "uses" pussy riot for attention while celebs who tweeted about pussy riot one time were "really" sincere. as if. madonna talked about pussy riot on almost all her shows and especially in russia, not safe from her home. ugh I hate the media so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Show some respect! She was in jail. In some circles that gives you a lot of credibility. And isn't she a total bitch? Allegedly. She's also said racist things against whites and wrote a very homophobic song If that makes you a "legend" than Justin Beiber is one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 what song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 ugh i know. i once read an article in a stupid magazine waiting at the office and they were going on about how madonna "uses" pussy riot for attention while celebs who tweeted about pussy riot one time were "really" sincere. as if. madonna talked about pussy riot on almost all her shows and especially in russia, not safe from her home. ugh I hate the media so much. yep! she even spoke out where it mattered and not just in the US like so many others do, behind their computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples388 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Rumoured setlist: 1. Hey You 2. Human Nature 3. Love Makes the World Go Round 4. Sagara Jo 5. Human Nature [reprise] 6. Imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 what song? Jimmy jummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerGirl Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Now people are saying that the amnesty concert is damage control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 well depends on who says it: monsters or everyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerGirl Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 So far I've seen a mix of both. I don't even get that reasoning, because these types of events takes a while to plan, so they have probably negotiating this for a while and we are getting the news just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 of course! it always takes a long time in advance to plan those things.. but common sense and gossip don't go together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuenosAires Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Now people are saying that the amnesty concert is damage control Damage control for what? She's been a contributor to the cause since the mid 80's. I say educate the fools who try to spin this into something negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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