Garson Entertainment To Produce International Peace Concert on United Nations' International Day Of Peace

Garson Entertainment To Produce International Peace Concert on United Nations' International Day Of Peace

Musicians From Around the World Will Unite to Celebrate United Nations International Day of Peace at a Globally Televised Event to Air Live September 21, 2006

NEW YORK, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of the 25th Anniversary of the United Nations International Day of Peace, Garson Entertainment will produce the first ever global peace concert on the International Peace Day, September 21, 2006. The two-hour taped television event will air live from one main stage and tape artists from their respective countries on stages around the world, including Geneva, Africa, United States, Jerusalem, the Great Wall of China, India, South America, and Canada.

The United Nations' International Day of Peace was established by all United Nations member states in 1981 as a day devoted to ceasefire and the end of conflict. It provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.

"We are extremely grateful that Rick Garson of Garson Entertainment has stepped forward with this vision for a global peace concert," commented Michael Johnson, UN representative of Pathways to Peace, an international peace-building, educational and consulting organization, in consultative status with the United Nations. "Because of this concert, we predict that millions of people worldwide will unite through the sounds of the universal language of music. This is a solid example of how civil society can support and participate in UN resolutions," added Johnson.

Rick Garson, the Executive Producer of this event, will create from a three-hour live event from the main stages around the world, a compelling two- hour television program celebrating peace and global unity. A CD and DVD of the 2 hour live telecast will be available for sale and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit peace-building initiatives.

"I am very excited to be working on the International Day of Peace Concert. I'm looking forward to joining forces with the United Nations to raise awareness about this Day," Garson explains. "The event will be hosted by three world-class personalities and is poised to attract top musicians, celebrities, dignitaries and world leaders. In addition to the music, readings and interviews from stages around the world, we hope to create a powerful broadcast with a global theme and a vision for a world of peace and global unity," he added.

The UN International Day of Peace concert intends to galvanize and inspire the global community to take meaningful peaceful actions throughout the year. From 12:00PM to 12:01PM local time on September 21st, individuals around the world will "take a minute for peace" in recognition of the International Day of Peace. The resolution also calls for a day of global ceasefire and non-violence to be observed.

The International Day of Peace Concert will also feature:

Words of Peace - Messages of peacemakers past and present will be expressed as actors and other notable personalities share thoughts on the global voyage to peace.

Peace Online -Through the global connectedness of the Internet, viewers will be invited to post audio, video or text messages of peace and create their own video message of peace.

For more information on the International Day of Peace Concert please visit www.Internationaldayofpeaceconcert.com

About Garson Entertainment

Garson Entertainment is run by industry visionary Rick Garson who has produced events seen by billions worldwide. Credits include the creation of the Billboard Music Awards, the Blockbuster Awards and America's Party Live from Las Vegas New Years Eve TV Special. An executive producer, promoter, and entertainment industry executive who has worked in film, television, sports, and music and is renowned for possessing groundbreaking initiatives. and origination and implementation of corporate media-driven sponsorship packages for world tours, aligning the music industry's most prestigious acts with Fortune 500 companies.

About the International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace was established unanimously by all member governments of the United Nations in 1981, with a UN General Assembly resolution. The day is devoted to "commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and people."

It provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. This annual Peace Day marks individual and collective progress toward building a new culture of peace, and it is chance to reaffirm our common commitment to peace - above all interests and differences of religion, race and culture worldwide.

About Pathways to Peace

Pathways to Peace has been at the forefront of peace-building innovation and leadership since 1983 and has a long and credible affiliation with the United Nations. Because of its commitment to peace and high standards of integrity, PTP has been awarded consultative status with the UN. PTP believes that acting in concert, we do make a difference in the quality of our lives, our institutions, our environment and our planetary future. Through cooperation, we manifest the essential spirit that unites us amidst our diverse ways.

Web site: http://www.Internationaldayofpeaceconcert.com

Source: Garson Entertainment

CONTACT: Dara Busch of Rubenstein Public Relations, +1-212-843-8079,
dbusch@rubensteinpr.com

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