LOVE RISING, a benefit concert for the Tennessee Equality Project, inclusion tennessee, OUTMemphis and The Tennessee Pride Chamber will take place on March 20th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN presented by Live Nation. Today, additional artists have been announced along with a number of Drag Queens and Kings who will be joining the show. The full list of new performers is below. The event will be MC'd by Asia O'Hara. Previously announced artists include Sheryl Crow, Maren Morris, Jason Isbell, Hayley Williams, Hozier, Brittany Howard, Brothers Osborne, Amanda Shires, Julien Baker, Joy Oladokun, Yola, Jake Wesley Rogers, Mya Byrne and Allison Russell and the Rainbow Coalition Band.
Tickets are on sale now with net proceeds benefiting these important organizations. The Looking Out Foundation will support the event by accepting donations and doubling contributions received, up to a maximum of $100,000.
New Artists Announced: Adeem The Artist, Autumn Nicholas, Fancy Hagood, Izzy Heltai, Shea Diamond, Sparkle City Disco & Wrabel
Drag Queens and Kings Announced: Alexia Noelle, Aura Mayari, Britney Banks, Cya Inhale, Deception, Jaxson Stone, Justine Van de Blair, Obsinity, Samira Valentine, Sasha Dereon, Shelby La Banks, Trey Alize, Vanity, Veronika Electronika, Vidalia Anne Gentry, Vivica Steele
Fans from all over the world can join the cause and celebrate this amazing community as Love Rising will now stream globally via premium concert streaming platform Veeps. Tickets are on sale today for $14.99 via LoveRising.Veeps.com. Viewers will be able to access the stream on Veeps.com or via the Veeps app on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android. In addition to raising money through the stream, Propeller is designing and powering The Looking Out Foundation Action Center where fans will be able to take actions like donating and registering to vote to support the cause. Visit Propeller HERE. There will also be opportunities to win prizes and bid on exclusive auction items from artists performing at the show.
Since 2015, Tennessee has enacted more anti-LGBTQIA+ laws than any other state in the country. The latest of these are Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 9 — two anti-LGBTQIA+ bills that ban all performances deemed male or female impersonation otherwise known as "drag" from taking place on any public property in the state, as well as in any location where people under 18 could be present.
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Tennessee Equality Project
The Tennessee quality Project advocates for the equal rights of LGBTQ people in Tennesee. We do this through legislative advocacy. That means we lobby the Tennessee General assembly and local governments around the state. When there is an important federal issue, like bills that include anti-LGBTQ adoption language we help to make your voice heard with your federal officials.
Inclusion Tennessee
inclusion tennessee is an equity and justice oriented organization focused on connecting the multi-faceted LGBTQIA+ community to programs, services and resources throughout Tennessee. Founded in 2021, inclusion tennessee is committed to building models of collaborative impact statewide through advocacy and education, creating health and wellness programming and developing navigation services, while also building safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community to gather throughout the state. To learn more about the organization visit inclusiontn.org or follow us at @inclusiontn.
OUTMemphis
OUTMemphis was founded in 1989 and is the largest and longest-running social services provider for LGBTQ+ people in the region. Our multi-faceted programs, serving thousands of individuals each year, include health and wellness services, financial assistance, resource referrals, social and support groups, cultural humility education, and our nationally-recognized comprehensive program for LGBTQ+ young adults experiencing homelessness. In 2021, OUTMemphis opened our youth emergency center, home to emergency and transitional housing and our welcoming drop-in center. LGBTQ+ people from across the South find their way to Memphis seeking our impactful programs. To find services, volunteer, or see more of our work find us at outmemphis.org and @outmemphis.
The Tennessee Pride Chamber
The Tennessee Pride Chamber represents hundreds of corporations, small businesses, and individual LGBTQ+ and allied professionals in Tennessee. Tennessee Pride Chamber programs are driven by the mantra, "Advocate, Educate, Connect." We are a leading business voice on LGBTQ+ advocacy efforts at the state and local level representing a coalition of Tennessee businesses. We offer educational opportunities to our members to further their careers and grow their businesses. We connect our members and our communities to business and economic opportunities. The Tennessee Pride Chamber is the only affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) in the state. To learn more about the Tennessee Pride Chamber follow us at @tnpridechamber on social media. Join the Tennessee Pride Chamber today at tnpridechamber.com.
The Looking Out Foundation
The Looking Out Foundation (LOF) amplifies the impact of music by empowering those without a voice. From neighborhood to nation, we help fund causes and organizations that often go unnoticed. Founded in 2008 by multiple Grammy winning artists Brandi Carlile, Tim and Phil Hanseroth, we band together with fans, non-profits and female LGBTQ+ owned businesses to translate voices of song to voices of action. We are nimble to the ever-changing needs of the human race, and adapt to support the diverse demographic we serve. Every campaign we launch is backed by our passionate donors and fans, and $2 from every concert ticket sold goes directly toward our efforts. Since its inception, LOF has donated over $4 million to support social justice and humanitarian causes across the US and globally, providing vital funding for disaster relief aid, protection for children and families in war torn countries, food insecurity programs, racial justice, incarceration prevention, and self-defense workshops for marginalized communities. With an average donation of $25 per campaign, our community of supporters exemplifies the global impact of grassroots level activism and fundraising. Together, we are making Music Mean More.
ABOUT LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
ABOUT VEEPS
Veeps is the market leader in premium concert streaming, providing fans around the world with access to live and on-demand shows from popular artists and iconic venues. Launched in 2017 by Benji and Joel Madden, the platform has seen over one million fans watch live performances from over 2,000 artists on the platform. Veeps is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV). For more information, visit veeps.com
ABOUT PROPELLER
By pairing non-profit organizations with artists, festivals and events, Propeller creates marketing campaigns that incentivize activism by rewarding cause-related actions with free concert tickets, exclusive experiences, access to fans' favorite musicians, and more. The company surpassed 1.3 million registered users, $5 million dollars raised, and 7.6 million actions taken on the platform in 2022. Lizzo's Juneteenth giveback saw her fans take over 100,000 actions on behalf of Planned Parenthood and Black-led grassroots organizations while raising nearly $125,000, and nearly 40,000 of Justin Bieber's fans took over 200,000 actions in support of his Generosity Fund, NRDC Climate Action, voter actions, and more. Tenacious D's Voter Registration Campaign mobilized over 40,000 fans to take over 125,000 actions to get out the vote before the November 2022 midterm elections, while Aly & AJ raised over $100,000 for The Trevor Project and To Write Love On Her Arms during their spring headline tour. Propeller also launched a major partnership with Red Rocks for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, with the platform on-site at every show, and offering all performing artists the opportunity to select a non-profit to encourage their fans to support. Attendees could take actions with the chance to win meet-and-greets, upgraded tickets, side-stage viewing, and access to on-site afterparties with the performers, and the efforts generated almost 300,000 actions and raised nearly $250,000 to date. Propeller's work was also at the forefront of music festivals this year, featuring activations at fests including Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Desert Daze and Welcome to Rockville.
