Zimbabwe: Crisis Group Organise 'Rock the Vote' Concert for Saturday

Zimbabwe: Crisis Group Organise 'Rock the Vote' Concert for Saturday

SW Radio Africa (London)

26 October 2007
Posted to the web 26 October 2007

Lance Guma

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has organised a 'Rock the Vote Concert,' which has been scheduled for the Harare Gardens on Saturday.

The concert launches what the group calls the 'Alternative Civic and Voter Education Campaign' and is aimed at empowering the youth with voter education. They have lined up the cream of urban music talent including Roki, Sniper, Exq, Cindy, Alexio Kawara, Vimbai Zimuto and Cadet Trio. The concert will also have seasoned performers Chiwoniso Maraire and Chirikure Chirikure.

A media liaison officer in the coalition, Nixon Nyikadzino, told Newsreel the concert is the first of many that are going to be used to encourage Zimbabweans to take part in the 'democratization of the country.' He said they have deliberately lined up artists with a huge following among the youth, to try and tap into their interest. The concert is being run with the sub theme of 'A better future with an inspired vote,' and will encourage youths to take part in voting at the next elections. Admission to the concert is free.

Asked if they anticipated any disruptions from the police Nyikadzino said the possibility always remained, but they have asked the police to be part of the security at the show.