Song of Welcome for Refugees
A$4,125
of $4,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 29th Sep 2013 at 2:00PM.
A SONG OF HOPE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS
Hi, I'm Lorraine, a musician, choir leader, wife and Mum. Like many Australians I am saddened by our treatment of refugees and am hoping for a more compassionate response than anything that is on the current political horizon.
One day back in March 2013, I received an update from Getup titled "You Made The Children Dance". This referred to the joy expressed by the children on Manus Island when they heard that their drawings had been seen by the Australian public via a TV campaign. As the mother of a 5 year old who often expresses her joy in this way, I was very moved.
That afternoon I sat down and a song poured out. It's called "Hold On" and has a message of hope and of welcome to refugees.
This Pozible project is designed to raise funds so that we can record the song and get it to those who need to hear its message.
The Challenges
With the election so close, the timing of this project couldn't be more crucial. Both the major parties seem to be in a "race to the bottom" to find most heartless policy to deal with these poor people. Now is the time to let politicians know that their assumptions are wrong. Not all Australians want to "stop the boats". Many of us want to see genuine refugees welcomed, reunited with their families and started on a new life here.
This song can also serve as a unifying force for those who care about the rights of asylum seekers. It could potentially become a theme song for this issue, but we need it NOW.
The current avenues to get this song to those in detention may also be shut down forever soon after the election. Help us get this message of hope and welcome to them as quickly as we can. They will need it to survive the dark days ahead. It will literally give detainees something to "Hold On" to while the good people of the world continue their work to change the policies and processes necessary for their freedom.
This song can also serve as a unifying force for those who care about the rights of asylum seekers. It could potentially become a theme song for this issue, but we need it NOW.
The current avenues to get this song to those in detention may also be shut down forever soon after the election. Help us get this message of hope and welcome to them as quickly as we can. They will need it to survive the dark days ahead. It will literally give detainees something to "Hold On" to while the good people of the world continue their work to change the policies and processes necessary for their freedom.
A warm, fuzzy feeling knowing that you have helped get a message of hope to those who need it.
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Est. delivery is Aug 13
A copy of the recorded song (via emailed mp3 with PDF lyrics).
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A copy of the recorded song (via CD posted to you)
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A copy of the recorded song (via CD posted to you) plus a printed copy of the four-part (SATB) choir arrangement for your choir to learn.
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Est. delivery is Nov 13
A copy of the recorded song (via emailed mp3 or CD posted to you) and your name (or your company/organisation’s name) listed as a supporter on our Facebook page and in the CD booklet.
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Est. delivery is Nov 13
An invitation to learn the song at a Rainsong rehearsal (Blue Mountains) and perform it with us at our next suitable event. A copy of the recorded song (via emailed mp3 or CD posted to you) and your name (or your company/organisation’s name) listed as a supporter on our Facebook page and in the CD booklet
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A performance of the song at your event by members of Rainsong choir (Sydney or Blue Mts areas only) subject to availability for date/venue, conditions apply). Plus a copy of the recorded song (via emailed mp3 or CD posted to you) and your name (or your company/organisation’s name) listed as a supporter on our Facebook page and in the CD booklet.
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Est. delivery is Nov 13