SonarSound Tokyo
Sónar Sound is a cutting-edge music and media art festival based in Barcelona, Spain, which has been held around the world since 1994, including in London, New York, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Frankfurt, and here in Japan.
To support those affected by the Great Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake, SonarSound Tokyo will donate profits from this event, a portion of ticket sales for Sónar Barcelona and Sónar Galicia, and donations from artists, other related parties, and invited guests. In addition to setting up a donation box at the venue, we will also produce charity goods and donate all profits from them. Although time is limited, we would like to provide as much support as possible, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
*All donations collected through these efforts will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society.
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"Sónar's relationship with Japan, its culture and its artists has been very meaningful since the festival's inception. Over the 18-year history of Sónar, more than 80 Japanese artists have participated, and since 2002, with the launch of SonarSound Tokyo, this relationship has deepened even further. However, when talking about Sónar's relationship with Japan, the most important thing is the strong friendship we have built with so many Japanese artists. We are deeply saddened by the difficulties the people of Japan are currently facing. We offer our heartfelt respect to the Japanese arts community and our heartfelt sympathies to those affected. We also express our deepest respect and admiration for the Japanese people who continue to face these difficult times with strength of character and courage."
Enric Palau (Director of Sónar)
"It is beyond words to express the sadness of seeing our beloved country being forced to endure such great hardship. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Japan every day, however small my contribution may be."
Karl Hyde
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