*** AWOLNATON & Francis and the Lights have been added to the show***
Platform One Entertainment and Lollapalooza present Dare 2 Dream starring the Grammy-nominated band, MGMT. Dare 2 Dream, a benefit concert series and silent auction supporting the People’s Music School, will be held at the House of Blues in Chicago on August 6th, 2010. Tickets on sale NOW:
http://www.livenation.com/event/040044D1D04E3794?crosssite=TM_US:1205088:32905
The People's Music School is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides musical education opportunities for those who otherwise would not be able to afford them.
"As a young band, we’re excited to help a program like the People's Music School that gets people interested in pursuing a musical education from a young age, especially since it is free and open to
anyone regardless of financial background,” said MGMT band members. “It’s pretty cool that Platform One Entertainment and Dare 2 Dream are able to create events involving such unique and special organizations.”
The People’s Music School was started 34 years ago by Dr. Rita Simo with only $625, a donated piano and a dream to make the world a better place. Today, the non-profit school serves over 500 students in it's Chicago Uptown facility and in various outreach initiatives within the Chicago Public School System.
“We are thrilled to partner with MGMT and Platform One Entertainment’s Dare 2 Dream program,” said Ms. Simo. “ This is a unique opportunity to raise awareness and funds for our program, which is important since we don’t charge our students for their lessons."
Platform One Entertainment launched Dare 2 Dream, a benefit concert and silent auction series, to generate awareness, support and funding for some of the most meaningful non-profit organizations in
the country. Dare 2 Dream events have generated noteworthy visibility and funding for The National Foundation for Entrepreneurship, The Common Ground Foundation, The Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness, The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, Working in the Schools, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Partnership For Cures.
* Want to open for MGMT?
http://www.sonicbids.com/openformgmt
* Visit The People's Music School:
http://www.peoplesmusicschool.org
* Take part in our instrument drive:
If you'd like to donate, please drop off or ship your used or new instrument to the Platform One offices:
Platform One Entertainment
1467 N. Elston
Chicago, IL 60622
Hours of operation are from 9AM to 6:00PM.
There will also be several drop off points located throughout the Chicago-land area. Check back soon for updates on when and where we will be accepting donations.
*Stay tuned for more info on the show and contests!
"This is one of the finest things we have done as a band. We are all happy to support Dare 2 Dream's mission to save the lives of countless children," Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followill said.
"The Dare 2 Dream event was a fantastic night! It was very special for us to kick off and introduce the Common Ground Foundation in Chicago"- Common
