gerade im Web darauf aufgestöbert:
Vielleicht kann ja einer mitschneiden?
Wow – das soll wohl ein 5h Marathon werden – Warum übernimmt das nicht mal ein öffentlich rechtlicher Sender und setzt unsere Gebühren sinnvoll ein!
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Historic Vote for Change Grand Finale Concert in Washington, D.C. on October 11th Will Be Broadcast Live on Television, Radio and the Internet
Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Dave Matthews Band,
Dixie Chicks, Jackson Brown, James Taylor, Jurassic 5, Keb' Mo', Kenny
'Babyface' Edmonds, Pearl Jam and R.E.M. to Be Heard by Millions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Vote for Change wraps-up its 33 city,
11-state tour with a grand finale set for Monday, October 11th in Washington,
D.C. at the MCI Center. This unprecedented performance will be accessible to
millions as it is broadcast live across the U.S. through a special airing of
the documentary „National Anthem“ on the Sundance Channel, via a live Web cast
on RealNetworks and through XM Satellite Radio, Music Choice, Sirius Satellite
Radio and a host of other partners including more than 35 radio stations
nationwide.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/voteforchange/20473/
„R.E.M. is very happy to be a part of the Vote for Change Tour,“ said Mike
Mills. „This unprecedented coming together of musicians underscores the depth
of the desire for change in our country's direction, and it feels right to use
some of the freedoms granted to us in a democracy to try and effect that
change.“
Jon Landau of Jon Landau Management added, „The documentary National
Anthem presents a unique opportunity to extend the music from this amazing
finale show beyond the walls of the arena to a broader audience, and provide
viewers with an insider's look at what the 'Vote for Change' tour is all
about.“
A breakdown of the viewing and listening opportunities follows:
Sundance Channel
The finale is set to be the centerpiece for the Sundance Channel's
televised special titled National Anthem: Inside the „Vote for Change“ Concert
Tour. This documentary film will include behind-the-scenes footage from the
tour and live performances from the Washington, D.C. event. National Anthem's
acclaimed filmmakers Albert Maysles and D.A. Pennebaker collaborated for the
first time in forty years to bring this project to life with production and
direction by Joel Gallen. National Anthem will air on Monday, October 11th
during the Vote for Change performances from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
„From the Kennedys to Dylan, the Beatles, and Stones, Al Maysles and D A
Pennebaker are the pre-eminent observers of politics and music in our time,“
commented Robert Redford, Sundance Channel founder, „Sundance is pleased to
present these legendary filmmakers' view of the collision between pop culture
and politics at this fascinating moment in U.S. history.“
RealNetworks
The entire grand finale concert will be Web cast live for free through the
RealPlayer. Viewers are encouraged to download the free RealPlayer (for
Windows, Mac or Linux desktops) in advance of the October 11th grand finale,
at http://www.real.com. Once RealPlayer is installed, to catch the live concert click
the 'Real Guide' tab in the player then click on the 'Vote For Change' guitar.
Radio
In addition, the broadcast is set to be carried live by satellite and will
be offered to radio stations across all markets in an effort to bring the Vote
for Change message to a broad, nationwide audience. To date, XM Satellite
Radio, Music Choice, Sirius Satellite Radio and stations across 20 states have
confirmed they will carry this timely event. (Check local listings for
stations and affiliates taking part in this broadcast. A complete list is
available upon request.)
MoveOn PAC House Parties Across the Country
MoveOn PAC is working with its grassroots team to literally bring „Vote
for Change“ home. While the artists take to the stage in Washington, D.C. on
the 11th, fans and members of MoveOn PAC all over the country will be holding
watch parties. These parties offer a unique opportunity for organizers,
supporters and voters in local communities who are passionate about the music
and the issues to gather and be a part of this historic event. These house
parties will be used to recruit and mobilize volunteers to increase turnout on
November 2nd. They are tied to MoveOn PAC's „Leave No Voter Behind“ program,
which is designed to maximize GOTV activities in battleground states. To learn
more about the MoveOn PAC house parties, people are encouraged to visit
http://action.moveonpac.org/vfc/ .
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