(CelebrityAccess) – In the wake of the horrific death of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis one week ago today, many in the global music community will this week take part in what is being called “Black Out Tuesday” as a show of solidarity with the Black community.
Described across social media as “a day to disconnect from work and reconnect with our community,” the grassroots campaign, which will take place June 2 and is centered on the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused, is being billed as “an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.”
Atlantic Records, Capitol Music Group, Columbia Records, Def Jam, Elektra Music Group, HitCo, Interscope Geffen A&M, Island Records, Pulse Music Group, Reservoir, Republic Records, Sony/ATV, Sony Music, Virgin EMI and Warner Records have all pledged to cease business activity on the day.
Others in the music industry posting messages of support for the Black community include Amazon Music, Apple Music, Vevo, YouTube, SoundCloud, Spotify, Universal Music Group, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, BMG, Full Stop Management, Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Kobalt, Live Nation, Milk & Honey, SESAC, and many more.
Ex-police officer Derek Chauvin has since been charged with George Floyd’s murder, however, a petition organized by Color of Change is pushing to ensure that the other officers present at the time of his senseless death are also charged.
To sign the #JusticForFloyd petition, text ‘Floyd’ to 55156 or visit: www.justiceforbigfloyd.com
Numerous companies, large and small, have announced their intention to join the effort.
— Spotify (@Spotify) May 30, 2020
On June 2, City Winery will join the industry "Black Out Tuesday" in a day of protest, listening, and meaningful action in support of equal rights and justice. In the words of Dr. King, “There comes a time when Silence is Betrayal.” (1/3) pic.twitter.com/ct2tGXAiMG
— City Winery Atlanta (@CityWineryATL) June 1, 2020
BLACK LIVES MATTER. #THESHOWMUSTBEPAUSED pic.twitter.com/qhmChQHjVE
— Capitol Records (@CapitolRecords) May 31, 2020
BLACK LIVES MATTER. #THESHOWMUSTBEPAUSED pic.twitter.com/qhmChQHjVE
— Capitol Records (@CapitolRecords) May 31, 2020
AEG Presents will participate in Black Out Tuesday and commit to working to bring about positive change in America.
We will stand against injustice.
We will stand against silence.
We will stand against oppression.
We will stand with the Black community.#Theshowmustbepaused pic.twitter.com/E0LLtbUJ6y— AEG Presents (@aegpresents) June 1, 2020
— Spotify (@Spotify) May 30, 2020
We stand with our black colleagues, clients, partners and allies today and every day. We see you and are committed to taking actionable steps that bring lasting change. pic.twitter.com/WqOF4EVhiP
— WME (@WME) May 31, 2020
