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"...the anthemic, infectiously catchy Parlotones are poised
for a musical breakthrough in Europe and America."
Salt Lake Tribune
THE PARLOTONES TO CLIMB MOUNT KILIMANJARO FOR UN WOMEN
The Parlotones will be joining celebrities and members of the civil society, private and public sectors as well as media from 54 African countries when they climb Kilimanjaro from the 5 – 9 March 2012 to highlight the “Africa-UNiTE ‘Speak out Climb up to end Violence against Women and Girls’ campaign. The campaign aims to raise global awareness on ending violence against Women and Girls in Africa.
On 25 February 2008, the United Nations Secretary-General launched global level the campaign UNiTE to End Violence against women, 2008-2015, with the overall objective of raising public awareness and increasing political will and resources for preventing and responding to violence against women and girls. Subsequently the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the UN Secretary General launched theAfrica UNiTE Campaign on 30 January 2010 as the regional component.
Africa-UNiTE is an inter-UN Agency bringing together more than 14 UN organizations (UN Women, UNFPA, UNECA, UNICEF, UNDP, UNHCR, OHCHR, WFP, ILO, WHO, UNEP, UNAIDS, DPKO and UN Habitat), the African Union (AU) and African countries to undertake coordinated actions and activities to end violence against women and girls.
Mount Kilimanjaro, otherwise known as the Mountain of Greatness andthe Roof of Africa, is located in Tanzania, in the north of the country, near the border between Tanzania and Kenya.
The Parlotones forthcoming album titled “Journey through the shadows” will be used to highlight important campaigns such as the Africa UNiTE Campaign and other social issues that desperately need to be brought out of the shadows and into the light.
“UN Women, Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Island is excited with the collaboration and partnership with the Parlotones to participate in the Africa UNiTE Kilimanjaro Climb from 5-9 March under the theme “Speak Out – Climb UP” to raise awareness on issues of violence against women and girls. The audience and following the Parlotones commands across the region and globally is strategic to spread the message on ending violence against women and girls.” Says Agnes Utunga Phiri of UN Women.
For anyone who would like to support the climb donations can be deposited here:
UNDP Johannesburg Regional Service Centre Standard Bank Business Cheque Account 220024030 Branch Code 001255 SWIFT SBZAZAJJ Deposit Reference is Kilimanjaro Climb 00063095
For interviews and photographs of The Parlotones please contact:
Tracey Domalik
tracey@sovent.net
For more information on the Kilimanjaro Initiative please contact:
Agnes Utunga Phiri
Events Manager – Joint Kilimanjaro Initiative
agnes.phiri@unwomen.org
THE PARLOTONES RECORD 23 NEW SONGS
FOR THEIR 4TH FULL LENGH ALBUM
It has been 2 years since The Parlotones released a full length album. Their last offering Stardust Galaxies is fast approaching double Platinum status and spurned an incredible 6 radio singles during its rein on the charts. The long awaited follow up tentatively titled “Journey through the shadows” is bound to get fans giddy with excitement and is due to be released worldwide in April 2012.
23 tracks have already been recorded with Theo Crous at the SABC in JHB and the final selection and radio singles are being tweaked as we speak.
The first single will be released to radio in February 2012.
THE PARLOTONES PASSPORT
True to their reputation for producing original and ground-breaking performances and marketing campaigns, The Parlotones have come up with the novel idea of a passport specifically for fans. The passport is available worldwide and fans will receive unique stamps at every show they go to. The Passport will give fans priority access at shows and free tickets with every 7 stamps in the passport from previous shows which will be loaded onto a unique barcode. The passport is eligible for special events and promotions
There are currently 2 kinds of passports, Fan and Street Team.
A fan visa in the passport will entitle the fan all the above as well as discount tickets and other discount and special offers. A street Team Visa can be applied for but needs to be earned. The street team visa will only be sent to fans that are truly representing the band.
LATEST USA/UK/JAPAN TOUR CONCLUDED
On the festival circuit The Parlotones performed at the Deluna festival in Pensacola, Florida where they were the 4th highest selling band out of 80 at the merchandise stand.
The Parlotones music video for ‘Stars Fall Down’ is currently on regular rotation at MTVU, MTV Europe and 1200 fast food restaurants nationwide in the United States. The fast food restaurants include Taco Bell, Wendys, McDonald’s, Denny’s, and CiCis
The Parlotones are due return to the United States for the 4th tour where demand for the band States side has exceeded expectations and show attendance has tripled!
The Parlotones were also invited to perform at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Kawasaki Japan. A huge honour for the band. Founded by Claude Nobs in 1967, over the years the Montreux Jazz Festival has become an unmissable event for music fans in Switzerland and around the world. Its stages have been graced by all of music’s greats, from Miles Davis to Ray Charles and from David Bowie to Prince.
“The Parlotones could become huge here. Killers huge, Muse huge, Coldplay huge.”
Boston Herald
"When I hear an album this good, I want to tell as many people as I can. It sounds silly, but it kind of hurts to think of an album this good, not reaching the widest audience possible. I hope with this review, I further that reach just a little more."
The Parlotones brand of rock is epic and beautiful. It's cinematic without going overboard, theatrical without pretension. Having received countless comparisons to Coldplay and Radiohead (two bands of the moment on which everything seems to be gauged), I have to respectfully disagree. The Parlotones are a better band.”
The Parlotones land on the US music scene with powerful vocals, masterful lyrics and a variety of musical sounds all in one. If you are looking for an album that will keep you hooked from beginning to end, then this is the one for you.
