WAR CHILD CANADA ANNOUNCES THE SECOND ANNUAL BUSKING FOR CHANGE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2009
MUSICIANS TAKE TO THE STREETS OF TORONTO TO BUSK
War Child Canada's second annual Busking For Change, a day of great music on the streets of Toronto, will take place on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009. Celebrated musicians will be busking throughout the city at pre-determined locations in downtown Toronto. Money collected at each site, and through online donations, will support War Child.
Last year’s Busking For Change, held in October 2008, included over 50 musicians, such asOur Lady Peace, Chantal Kreviazuk, James Black and Rick Jackett of Finger Eleven, Neverending White Lights, Great Lake Swimmers, Die Mannequin, The Skydiggers, Shiloh, Tomi Swick and Dave Bidini.
The event was inspired by Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace, who spent twelve hours busking for War Child Canada on Toronto streets, while publicizing his solo album, The Hunter’s Lullaby and filming the music video for the album’s first single. Raine raised $22,000 for War Child Canada’s School Rehabilitation and Revitalization project in the Democratic Republic of Congo that year.
“I hope it’s a bit warmer than last year,” said Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk, “but nothing would stop me from busking for change, an amazing opportunity for performance and fundraising. I am thrilled to be participating again to help keep War Child Canada's incredibly important programs running around the world.”
Busking For Change will take place between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 29th at major street corners and in busy downtown buildings. A full list of participating musicians and locations will be released closer to the date. Students from across Canada will also busk for change at their schools and in their communities to support the cause.
Last year over 50 musicians helped us in our efforts to raise funds for war affected children in some of the most devastated regions of the world. Here’s your chance to do the same!
Special thanks to the City of Toronto.