New York, NY (Top40 Charts / Cadenza Artists) Cadenza Artists, an artist management company, launched a social mission, "Voices Against Bullying," with support from Plácido Domingo, the Opera and other musical leaders, that will use music to bring awareness to the prevalence of bullying, and inspire and support high school students who have been bullied.
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Anti-Bullying
Music Video Inspires Voices Against Bullying Initiative
In April, Rubin and Taira collaborated on an anti-bullying music video. Filmed in , "The Girl I Am," video depicts the traumatic effects of bullying and encourages kids to stand strong for who they are.
"We are creating an important outlet to help inspire others who have been bullied to feel good about expressing themselves through music," Rubin and Taira said. "We always tell teens that when something in their lives is painful, they should turn it into beautiful art, and in doing so, they realize that they are not alone."
Voices Against Bullying encourages both artists and the general public to stand up against bullying at VoicesAgainstBullying.com. Artists can also submit videos or audio recordings dedicated to standing up against bullying.
What Artists and Organizations Are Saying…
"I have dedicated my life to music, which is something intended to bring us all together in powerful, shared experiences. Sadly, bullying has increasingly become an issue that brings isolation and despair into the lives of young people today. It is heartbreaking, too, for parents to see their beautiful children suffer. We must all raise our voices to stop bullying whenever we can, and encourage its victims to stay strong and positive. I can promise them: even if you don't know where to turn, you are not alone."
"Voices Against Bullying is an innovative and powerful solution to answer to the prevalence of bullying in middle and high schools by helping students connect with their artistic and creative power. We at the Opera are proud to join Cadenza Artists in supporting this important initiative."
"I was bullied as a child and struggled with the challenges that presented in my life. My music remained as the one constant through which I could express myself and the experiences I was facing.
Music can literally have a life saving impact on kids in their formative stages. Voices Against Bullying is bringing that message to light."
"As an organization, APAP is fully supportive of using the performing arts as a powerful medium to address critical issues, such as bullying, in our society and in our communities."
"The Declaration of Independence protects our life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Bullies stand in the way of these unalienable rights, and the imbalance of social, physical, and emotional power over one another detract from the wonderful world in which we live. I am pleased to raise my voice as part of Voices Against Bullying, and to support this important initiative."
About the Voices Against Bullying Initiative
The Voices Against Bullying initiative came together as a result of several artists who suffered bullying in their own lives and wanted to provide inspiration and support to young people who are struggling with bullying.
Voices Against Bullying Supporting Organizations:
Cadenza Artists, a -based artist management company, underwrites and organizes the Voices Against Bullying initiative.
Opera, in its 28th season and one of America's most exciting and ambitious opera companies, supports Voices Against Bullying's mission.
Opera, one of the world's leading producers for the lyric theater stage, supports Voices Against Bullying's mission.
Next Generation Startups, a new venture that showcases and celebrates young companies and their founders, provides web and marketing support for Voices Against Bullying.
For more information about the tour, please visit VoicesAgainstBullying.com.
About Cadenza Artists
Cadenza Artists, founded in 2010, is a -based talent agency representing innovative performing artists in a range of genres.
https://www.cadenzaartists.com
