May 11, 2010 (Gulf Shores, Alabama) ? In light of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill affecting the Gulf Coast, The Hangout Beach Music and Art Festival (May 14th ? 16th) will be donating all profits to regional coastal cleanup and preservation. In an effort to expand awareness and increase donations, The Hangout is pleased to announce a partnership with New Orleans promoter Stephen Rehage creating the Concerts For The Coast.
This two-city concert experience features The Hangout Beach Music and Art Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama and a one-day concert event on Sunday, May 16th in downtown New Orleans.
Presently, the stages are being constructed for the Hangout upon pristine beach, but the oil slick in the gulf threatens to endanger the wildlife habitats and livelihoods of those that live in the region. "The Gulf Coast is what makes the Hangout Music Festival so unique,? says Shaul Zislin, co-creator of the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival. ?It is one of the most pristine coastlines in all of America, and we will donate every penny above our costs to keep it clean.?
Stephen Rehage, producer of the Voodoo Music Experience and Essence Festival is working with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and Louisiana Film Office to produce Concert for the Coast New Orleans benefit event on Sunday, May 16th. WWOZ New Orleans Public Radio will broadcast live from both events. Venerable New Orleans? Jazz institution Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be on hand to perform at both events as well. More details on additional collaborations and programming across the Concerts for the Coast will be released later today.
The Hangout Festival is expanding its three-pronged effort aimed at Gulf Coast recovery by organizing clean-up volunteers, raising public awareness, and fundraising for the families, businesses and habitats that have been affected by this catastrophe. Leading the Hangout?s mission for Gulf Coast awareness is national nonpartisan organization HeadCount. Festival attendees are encouraged to visit the HeadCount booth at The Hangout to write their local senators and congressmen and to bring donations and supplies for Gulf Coast relief.
HeadCount will host a panel with leading environmental activists and musicians on Sunday, May 16th. More information on attendees will be released later today can be found in the About section at The Hangout Beach Music & Arts Festival, as well as on the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival?s website and Facebook page, The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival | Facebook.
This two-city concert experience features The Hangout Beach Music and Art Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama and a one-day concert event on Sunday, May 16th in downtown New Orleans.
Presently, the stages are being constructed for the Hangout upon pristine beach, but the oil slick in the gulf threatens to endanger the wildlife habitats and livelihoods of those that live in the region. "The Gulf Coast is what makes the Hangout Music Festival so unique,? says Shaul Zislin, co-creator of the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival. ?It is one of the most pristine coastlines in all of America, and we will donate every penny above our costs to keep it clean.?
Stephen Rehage, producer of the Voodoo Music Experience and Essence Festival is working with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and Louisiana Film Office to produce Concert for the Coast New Orleans benefit event on Sunday, May 16th. WWOZ New Orleans Public Radio will broadcast live from both events. Venerable New Orleans? Jazz institution Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be on hand to perform at both events as well. More details on additional collaborations and programming across the Concerts for the Coast will be released later today.
The Hangout Festival is expanding its three-pronged effort aimed at Gulf Coast recovery by organizing clean-up volunteers, raising public awareness, and fundraising for the families, businesses and habitats that have been affected by this catastrophe. Leading the Hangout?s mission for Gulf Coast awareness is national nonpartisan organization HeadCount. Festival attendees are encouraged to visit the HeadCount booth at The Hangout to write their local senators and congressmen and to bring donations and supplies for Gulf Coast relief.
HeadCount will host a panel with leading environmental activists and musicians on Sunday, May 16th. More information on attendees will be released later today can be found in the About section at The Hangout Beach Music & Arts Festival, as well as on the Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival?s website and Facebook page, The Hangout Beach, Music and Arts Festival | Facebook.