TOXIC FREE ASIA TOUR

January 8, 2000: "No More Bhopals: A concert for peace" This was a free and unsponsored concert organised to celebrate Rainbow Warrior's maiden visit to Chennai by public-interest musicians from Chennai and Bangalore attracted more than 5000 youth who enjoyed three hours of music with a message. The artistes who, along with voluntary supporters from the music industry, pulled off a colourful show where original songs on various themes of environmental justice were played to tunes melding elements of Indian classical and Western music. The concert was coordinated by "The Banned" and supported by Friends of the Greenpeace. "Greenpeace's long-standing dedication to environmental justice inspired us to bring together musicians in this huge voluntary effort to promote environmental issues among students through music -- a medium of interest to the youth," said John Anthony, lead guitarist of the Banned. The Banned plans to release an album including songs played during the concert. See the Banned link above or click on the image.

Below is a personal review from Pete, Captain of the Rainbow Warrior:

It was, without any exaggerating, really, really cool. The main act was a band called The Banned, who are a wonderful, dedicated group of musicians who did the No More Bhopals song which is on music video.

Naturally I had to make a speech at the beginning. "Barf". But you will never believe who stole the show. Honest. Satish on digerydoo and Paula (both ships crew), guitar and vocal, brought the open air audience of 8,000 first to its feet and then to its knees, in a melodic, tight set, ending with an original song of Paula's. The combination of the above instruments, absolutely rocked the entire place, and people were screaming for more as the duo strolled off stage.

AN APPEAL
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This is voluntary effort by artistes and music-support-staff
to highlight environmental problems and the need for action
through the medium of music.
We, the public-interest musicians, would like to release an
album and would be grateful for any monetary contributions
to assist in the production of the album.
Kindly send in your contributions as DD, Swift Mode or
Telegraphic Transfer in Account Payee Cheque to:

THE BANNED, C/O John Anthony, No. 23, 4th Main Road,
Kamaraj Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600 041, INDIA

(A/c No. 91-134536-1121 with Union Bank of California,
Suite No. 1410 No. 2 World Trade Center, New York, USA.
For further credit of Current Account, No. 80 in the
name of THE BANNED with Canara Bank, Thiruvanmiyur,
Chennai - 600 041, India.

Thank You,
John Anthony of the Banned

 January 14 - Sunrise aboard the Rainbow Warrior

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