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  • connect2earth – green debate: climate change, energy crisis, species loss »

    connect2earth

    The popular online community connect2earth.org has launched a new service that links young people directly with the world’s top environmental experts to talk about headline-grabbing topics that they care about such as climate change, the energy crisis, and species loss …


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    The Rising Tide festival lineup announced (Sydney, Australia) »

    The Rising Tide

    Sun, surf and this summer’s coolest boutique festival. Sydney’s northern beaches have got it all! The Rising Tide will be held at Rat Park, Pittwater Road, North Narrabeen, Sydney, Australia on Saturday, 21st February 2009 …


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    G. Love and Tristan Prettyman join Barefoot® Wine and the Surfrider Foundation for “barefoot-friendly” beaches »

    Get ready to kick off your shoes and help “heel” a beach this summer. Between May and August 2008, the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation – a grassroots, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches will embark on their second [...]


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    KT Tunstall to play two concerts for the Forestry Commission’s forest tour »

    The fantastic KT Tunstall has announced two concerts as part of the Forestry Commission’s forest tour this Summer.
    The past 3 years have been a hectic time for KT Tunstall as she has become established as a phenomenally successful artist both sides of the Atlantic. Her debut album ‘Eye To The Telescope’ has sold over 4 [...]


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    Foo Fighters Live Earth review – Best of You video »

    With mixed feelings about the event, I spent most of Saturday July 7th watching Live Earth on the BBC. I was looking forward to seeing some of the acts that were playing locations around the world in Hamburg, Germany, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tokyo, Japan, Shanghai, China, Antarctica, Johannesburg, South Africa, Sydney, Australia, Washington D.C., [...]


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    Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood Live Earth Washington DC »

    Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are set to play Live Earth Washington D.C. on July 7th 2007. Washington D.C. was the last Live Earth location to be added to “the list”. I guess this was Al Gore’s surprise location.
    The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian will host Live Earth D.C. Native Roots will also [...]


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    The Police Live Earth, tour dates + Walking on the Moon video »

    The PoliceThe Police are set to perform at Live Earth USA Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Saturday, July 7th 2007. After a long wait, Police fans have been given another opportunity to go out and see them play live during their current world tour …


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    Rihanna featuring Jay-Z Umbrella, Live Earth + video »

    Rihanna - UmbrellaRihanna featuring Jay-Z is top of the charts at number 1 with her latest single, “Umbrella” for the 7th consecutive week in the UK singles charts. “Umbrella” has held the number 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts for the 5th week …


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    Enrique Iglesias, Shakira for Live Earth Hamburg Germany + lineup »

    Enrique Iglesias and Shakira have been added to the Live Earth Hamburg, Germany lineup. The concert event will be taking place at HSH Nordbank Arena on July 7th, 2007.
    The Live Earth Hamburg, Germany lineup is set to include: Chris Cornell, Enrique Iglesias, Jan Delay, Juli, Katie Melua, Lotto King Karl, Mana, Mando Diao, Maria Mena, [...]


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    Live Earth Tokyo, Japan lineup for July 7th 2007 »

    The Live Earth Tokyo, Japan lineup for The Concerts For A Climate in Crisis event taking place on July 7th 2007 at Makuhari Messe is set to include: Abingdon Boys School, AI, AI Otsuka, Ayaka, Cocco, Genki Rockets, Kumi Koda, Linkin Park, Rihanna, Rize and Xzibit.
    A special music event will be held at the To-Ji [...]


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    Bon Jovi Live Earth, video + tour dates »

    Bon JoviBon Jovi is set to play Live Earth at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 7, 2007. After missing a couple shows and TV appearances in the UK due to checking himself into rehab, I’m sure Richie Sambora fans will be hoping to see him back, playing his guitars on stage alongside Jon Bon Jovi and the boys …


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    Live Earth Brazil free tickets for Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach »

    Live Earth Brazil line-up has been announced and is set to include:
    Lenny Kravitz
    Pharrell Williams
    Macy Gray
    Xuxa
    O Rappa
    Marcelo D2
    Jorge Ben Jor
    Jota Quest
    Vanessa Da Matta
    MV Bill
    The Live Earth Brazil concert event will take place in Rio de Janeiro at Copacabana Beach.
    Tickets to the Brazil concert are, believe it or not – free.
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil will be the [...]


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    Angelique Kidjo Live Earth, Djin Djin video + tour dates »

    Angelique Kidjo is a four-time Grammy nominated singer and composer originally from Benin in West Africa. Due to political turmoil in her country, Angelique Kidjo relocated to Paris in the 80’s where she continued her music career and then eventually moved to her current home in New York City. She’s currently on tour and is [...]


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    Live Earth Shanghai China at Oriental Pearl Tower lineup announced »

    The Live Earth Shanghai, China concert lineup has been announced and is set to include top mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and international acts live on stage. The Shanghai shows will be held on the steps of the Oriental Pearl Tower on July 7th 2007.
    The lineup for the Shanghai Live Earth concert is:
    Anthony Wong, Eason [...]


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    Metallica to play Live Earth London at Wembley Stadium + download »

    Live Earth organizers have announced that Metallica has been added to the lineup for Live Earth London at Wembley Stadium taking place July 7th 2007. Other acts added include Kasabian, Pussycat Dolls and Terra Naomi.
    Metallica announced their “well kept Metallica secret” that fans have been “chatting about for weeks” on their Official Website. Apparently [...]


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