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PPL Show
12th November
A selection of the Don’t Trigger Artists were invited to perform their Don’t Trigger track at the PPL Annual Performers Meeting. This event was held at the ICA on The Mall to a live band and string quartet. The tracks and the Don’t Trigger message was displayed to music industry members for the intent of the campaign to thrive throughout influential people in young peoples lives. Please go to the Gallery for photos of the evening and the Live section for snippets of the show.
Don’t Trigger – A National Message: Leeds Premiere
28th October 2007
After the prolific response received from launching the film in London, other cities are calling for screenings of the film. Pat Reegan and Urban Concepts unveiled the film at the Leeds Odeon.
The Hip Hop Opera Premiere
9th October 2007
The Hip Hop Opera was premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square to over 1,000 people, including the mother involved in the campaign, members of the Government, press, music, film industry and young people. The reviews of the evening can be found in the press section.
The Don’t Trigger Campaign Launch at City Hall
7th June 2007
The Don’t Trigger Campaign alongside all its partner organizations and individuals came together for a press launch of the campaign.
ALBUM COMING SOON
1st June 2007
The Don’t Trigger Campaign Album can be purchased on www.art19music.com in the coming weeks. Watch this space!
HIP HOP OPERA ON YOUTUBE IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
30th May 2007
The trailer of the film will be made available in the next 2 weeks, viewable on this website, myspace.com/donttrigger, YouTube and downloadable from www.art19music.com.
MYSPACE LAUNCHED
29th May 2007
Don’t Trigger can now be found on myspace, for your first views of a selection of videos and album tracks, please consult the following link: www.myspace.com/donttrigger
'LONDON' VIDEO ON CHANNEL U
28th May 2007
The “London” (Feat. Stylo-G & MC Skibadee) video can be viewed on Channel U. Please show your support by text messaging “478” to “81700”.
CAMPAIGN LAUNCH AT CITY HALL ANNOUNCED
28th May 2007
Campaign Launch: 7th June 2007 at City Hall by invitation only to those who are anti-gun campaigners, politicians, media and victims.
HIP HOP OPERA TO BE LAUNCHED IN WEST END
25th May 2007
The Hip Hop Opera will be launched in a west end cinema – dates to be announced, this is open for the public. Watch out for more updates for availability of tickets.
BIRMINGHAM MEMORIAL SERVICE
23rd May 2007
Birmingham Memorial Service organised by Families for Peace: Contact Gleen Reid. The Mothers Ballad track will be played.
The Memorial is going to take place on the 16th June 2007 at the St. Philips Church, Birmingham City Centre and a concert will also take place on the 21st July 2007 at Victoria Square, Birmingham City Centre. All are welcome. For further information please consult the following website: www.familiesforpeace.co.uk or e mail Gleen Reid: gleen@familiesforpeace.co.uk.
CAMPAIGN WEBSITE LAUNCHED
21st May 2007
A brand new website to support the 2007 campaign was launched today. Based on the successful format of our last campaign website, this brings you all the latest campaign news, plus details of all the projects that form the Don't Trigger '07 campaign. Take a look through the site for more info on the Don't Trigger Album, the artists featured on it and the Hip Hop Opera. You can also read about the lives of people who have been affected by gun crime in the community. We will be updating the site regularly so be sure to check back soon. For any details of the campaign please feel free to contact us on the number or email address at the top of this page.