Concert For Peace VI: The Association of Artists for a Better World presents the 6th Annual Concert For Peace at Mel Lastman Square, on August 18. 2007, featuring ten dynamic and exciting blues, roots, and world bands, running continuously from 2:00 till 10:00 PM. The all-day concert relies upon the universal power and language of music to bring artists and members of our diverse community together to share a day of tranquility and good vibes in the square. We can raise our combined voices to the world to encourage people to think, talk, and promote themes of peace; and create an environment of cultural acceptance and understanding for all people to live together in harmony. The journey to peace starts inside.

PERFORMERS SCHEDULE:

2:00 - Sue & Dwight

2:45 - Linda Saslove

3:15 - Peter Verity and Uncle Herb Dale

4:45 - Sheena Grobb

5:30 - Laura Fernandez

6:15 - Danny Marks

7:00 - Brian Gladstone

7:45 - Margaret Stowe's Women's Blues Review

8:45 - Michael White & Friends 

WHAT: Concert for Peace VI is a FREE family day of Blues and Roots Music with underlying themes of peace. It is a festival for the entertainment of our audience, not a peace rally, so there are no marches, no signs, no politicians, and no speeches. The music is the message! Enjoy a great day of blues and roots in the square!

WHEN: August 18, 2007, 2:00 - 10:00 PM, Rain or Shine!

WHERE: Mel Lastman Square is located at 5100 Yonge Street two blocks north of Sheppard Avenue. By TTC, take the Yonge line subway (exit North York Centre). Getting there couldn't be easier when you ride the rocket!

WHO: Concert for Peace VI is presented for the first time in Canada by The Association of Artists for A Better World, a registered non profit organization to inform, encourage, and stimulate artist awareness of social, cultural and ecological issues; create an information avenue to communicate their words through their art form; organize, promote, and present events which allow artists to express their thoughts on important issues and let their words be known. Visit the website for more information. www.abetterworld.ca

MUSICIANS CAN APPLY TO  PLAY AT CONCERT FOR PEACE VI:  We are accepting submissions from artists or bands to fill TWO stage spots. All bands will be paid. Submissions are accepted online only through Sonicbids, and will be evaluated by selected judges. Two selected artists / bands will be notified by email before August 1, 2007 (Ensure your Sonicbids contact info is accurate), and will need to confirm their attendance in Toronto, Canada before August 7, 2007. Submission fee is $20.00 which increases to $30.00 on July 17.

WHAT MAKES IT TICK: The concert venue 'Mel Lastman Square' is a facility of the City of Toronto, thus admission must be FREE. Funding for this event is raised through donations, sponsors (pending) and artist submissions. 'Concert for Peace' is a not for profit event, presented by 'A Better World'. Funds raised will be used pay ALL artists,  advertising and promotion, posters, and other event related expenses. ALL of the preparation and organization on this event has been provided entirely by volunteers who have generously donated their time. There are no paid employees for this event.