ContraBanned: #Music Unites @ SXSW
A project in Austin, TX by Matthew Covey000days
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ContraBanned: #MusicUnites @ SXSW brings artists of the 7 Banned Nations to SXSW. The music the government doesn't want you to hear!
Backers: 274
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68
Funded: $18,611 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 20th -> Mar 8th (16 days)
Project By: Matthew Covey
Backers: 274
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68
Funded: $18,611 of $15,000
Dates: Feb 20th -> Mar 8th (16 days)
Project By: Matthew Covey
$18,611
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 8 @ 00:01 -0500 GMT
124%
of goal
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Latest News
More artists announced! 
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
ContraBanned: #MusicUnites @ SXSW has just confirmed MOHSEN NAMJOO, "the Bob Dylan of Iran" (NY Times) and DENA EL SAFFAR, Iraqi-American legend of classical music. Only 6 hours left on our Kickstarter Campaign! (Read More)
12 hours to go! Help us get to $23K!?
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends, We are so grateful for your support! We have just 12 hours left to reach our stretch goal of $23K to ensure we have enough to cover all travel and accommodation expenses for our artists. The line up is looking really strong, and we're... (Read More)
It's the DAILY SHOW with TREVOR NOAH!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! We are picking up major steam here with 4 days left to go. We are so grateful to all of you for your contributions and helping us reach our initial goal of $15K. However, as we refine our line up and get closer to the show, prices are... (Read More)
5th artist announced: BASSEL & THE SUPERNATURALS!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Rounding out our line up representing Syria, BASSEL & THE SUPERNATURALS combines neo-soul and funk with captivating lyrics about love, loss, and a war in Syria that has directly affected Bassel Almadani’s family along with 10,000,000 others.... (Read More)
UNSTOPPABLE! #immigrantswegetthejobdone
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We are about to reach our modest initial goal (thank you!), and have added a “stretch goal” to $23,000. There are two reasons for this. First we have been stunned by the wealth of incredible artists willing to be on this bill—much broader than... (Read More)
People are taking notice!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
In the last 24 hours, Amanda Palmer gave us a shout out and promoted our KS campaign on Twitter; Matthew Covey and JJ El-Far were guests on Isabel Soffer's radio show on Little Water Radio (listen at www.littlewater.org); Pitchfork did a story on us,... (Read More)
Announcing: KHALED M!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Announcing our 4th Artist in the ContraBanned Lineup: Chicago-based, Libyan American, KHALED M. is a hip hop artist who was born into the struggle. The reigning Chicago Urban Music Awards “Lyricist of the Year” has been featured in... (Read More)
3rd artist announced! MAMAK KHADEM!
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We have just confirmed MAMAK KHADEM (Iran/US) for ContraBanned: #MusicUnites at SXSW! See the artist the LA Times calls "One of the wonders of world trance music." Check her out! PLEASE support our KICKSTARTER to raise funds to cover artist... (Read More)
Now- supporting is even easier!
February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi fam - we just knocked off $50 off our GlobalFest packages because we want you to GO SEE MORE WORLD MUSIC. #MusicUnites. Follow us on Twitter @ContraBannedSX and let's keep this going! (Read More)
Second artist confirmed: FAARROW!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
BIG NEWS! We have just confirmed FAARROW (Somalia/US) for the ContraBanned: #MusicUnites @ SXSW! Check out their website: http://www.faarrow.com/ Insta: @Faarrow FB: facebook.com/faarrow/ FAARROW, formed by singer/songwriter duo, Iman... (Read More)
100 backers who've got our back!
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everybody! We are almost half way to our goal! Let's keep it going, share this campaign with 5 friends right now. More artist announcements coming soon! (Read More)
Announcing our first artist... ASH KOOSHA
February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've been diligently working to put together a seriously AMAZING line up for ContraBanned @SXSW. Today we're thrilled to announce our first artist, Iran-born, London-based, Ash Koosha. You can be sure to find goodies from this artist in the $110... (Read More)
Day 2 - WOW! What a difference a day makes.
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to all our donors so far, you guys rock! Please help us keep the momentum going by taking a moment to share this project with your friends. Join our facebook event where you can see updates to the line up and about the project. We are... (Read More)
And we're off!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
$15 in 15 Days. Ambitious? Heck yes. Worthy cause? Absolutely. Let's get social! Follow @ContraBannedSX and join our Facebook event page for more updates! (Read More)
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