Earth Day
Live Earth is a monumental music event that will bring together more than 2 billion people on the 7th of July to combat the climate crisis. Live Earth will stage concerts in New York, London, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg, Hamburg and will feature a mix of both legendary music acts like The Police, Genesis, Bon Jovi and Madonna with the latest headliners like Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, Black Eyed Peas and Jack Johnson.
Kerry Ecological Network is putting on its own little gig in the Tintean Theatre, in Ballybunion, on the 7th of July, running from 8:00 'till late, to coincide with the world wide event and while Madonna might not make the trip to Tintean many others will promises event organiser, Tylluan O'Sinend.
"We have much of the event programmed and it's sure to have something for everyone. We've organized an eclectic mix of music from opera to an All-Ireland Champion pipe player. We've poets, musicians, flute players and even a Canadian folk musician!"
Tylluan has been a green campaigner for over fifteen years and has been involved in many green projects both in the UK and in Ireland. She recently won a prestigious Environmental Award for her dedication and work.
"I first got involved because of my love of trees. I just want to see this planet green and lush and respected," said Tylluan. And indeed these sentiments are echoed by the larger Live Earth events which is led by the Alliance for Climate Protection, The Climate Group and other international organizations to drive individuals, corporations and governments to take action to solve global warming. With former U.S. Vice President Al Gore as the Chair of the Alliance and Partner of Live Earth, the event is bound to make an impact on a global scale.
The local event called 'Performing for the Planet' hopes to make an equal impact on a local scale. "For every person that comes to the event we will plant a tree," says Tylluan. "Trees planted will be of a native hardwood species. We're currently looking for suitable site in Ballybunion to plant the trees, to help commemorate the event but, more importantly, to help the planet to breathe a little easier."
Because of the nature of the event all performers are donating their time while the organizers are making a DVD of the event with proceeds of sales helping to fund educational programmes for schools.
If you would like to perform at the event or if you would like to support the event, please contact the event organiser on 087 612 0069 for further information or log onto www.kerryeconews.com
Kerry Ecological Network is putting on its own little gig in the Tintean Theatre, in Ballybunion, on the 7th of July, running from 8:00 'till late, to coincide with the world wide event and while Madonna might not make the trip to Tintean many others will promises event organiser, Tylluan O'Sinend.
"We have much of the event programmed and it's sure to have something for everyone. We've organized an eclectic mix of music from opera to an All-Ireland Champion pipe player. We've poets, musicians, flute players and even a Canadian folk musician!"
Tylluan has been a green campaigner for over fifteen years and has been involved in many green projects both in the UK and in Ireland. She recently won a prestigious Environmental Award for her dedication and work.
"I first got involved because of my love of trees. I just want to see this planet green and lush and respected," said Tylluan. And indeed these sentiments are echoed by the larger Live Earth events which is led by the Alliance for Climate Protection, The Climate Group and other international organizations to drive individuals, corporations and governments to take action to solve global warming. With former U.S. Vice President Al Gore as the Chair of the Alliance and Partner of Live Earth, the event is bound to make an impact on a global scale.
The local event called 'Performing for the Planet' hopes to make an equal impact on a local scale. "For every person that comes to the event we will plant a tree," says Tylluan. "Trees planted will be of a native hardwood species. We're currently looking for suitable site in Ballybunion to plant the trees, to help commemorate the event but, more importantly, to help the planet to breathe a little easier."
Because of the nature of the event all performers are donating their time while the organizers are making a DVD of the event with proceeds of sales helping to fund educational programmes for schools.
If you would like to perform at the event or if you would like to support the event, please contact the event organiser on 087 612 0069 for further information or log onto www.kerryeconews.com
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