Entertainment celebrities can be preachy I suppose, but at least I often find their intent to be good. In the case of Arcade Fire, the group has been unquestionably committed to helping Haiti rebuild (just search for "Arcade Fire" and "Haiti" on Pitchfork and see how many articles pop up). In the latest bit of news, the University of Texas just announced that four members of the band -- leaders Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, along with Win's brother Will and Marika Anthony-Shaw -- will be giving a lecture on the Haitian crisis and relief efforts. According to the news release:
In discussing the Haitian need for healthcare and aid from the first world, the speakers will encourage UT students to envision themselves as global citizens and local philanthropists. The musicians will draw attention to the work being done by the non-profit to which their profits are directed: Partners in Health.
Expect a packed LBJ Auditorium at 7:00 PM on March 19. Speaking of which, as Pitchfork notes, that little music festival we have here in Austin every Spring wraps up on March 18: "Arcade Fire appearing in Austin right after SXSW wraps up... coincidence, or are a lot of festival-goers in for a surprise?" As a resident Austinite, I hoping for the latter.
Arcade Fire has been on the Austin City Limits TV show twice now. From their first appearance, below is the video for "Wake Up." And if you're interested in donating to Partners in Health, visit here.
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