Global Goal: Unite for Our Future explained

Creator:Global Citizen
European Commission
Language:English
Executive Producer:Michael Dempsey (The Summit)
Hamish Hamilton (The Concert)
Michele Anthony
Declan Kelly
Scooter Braun
Adam Leber
Derrick Johnson
Location:Virtual
Company:Live Nation Entertainment
The Lede Company
Roc Nation
Done and Dusted
Global Citizen
Network:Syndication
Related:Together at Home

Global Goal: Unite for Our Future was a virtual event held on June 27, 2020. Created by Global Citizen and the European Commission, it consisted of a summit and a concert featuring different personalities aimed to highlight the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalized communities.[1]

The event was produced in collaboration with companies such as Live Nation Entertainment, The Lede Company, and Roc Nation, and also by individuals such as Michele Anthony of the Universal Music Group, Declan Kelly of Teneo, Scooter Braun (with his company SB Projects), Adam Leber (on behalf of Maverick), and Derrick Johnson (on behalf of the NAACP).

Summit

The summit, titled Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Summit, featured panel discussions and interviews with world leaders, corporations and philanthropists as they announce new commitments to help develop equitable distribution of COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines, as well as rebuild communities devastated by the pandemic. It will be produced by Michael Dempsey and hosted by journalists Katie Couric, Mallika Kapur, Morgan Radford, Isha Sesay, and Keir Simmons.

Participants

NameOccupation
Angela MerkelChancellor of Germany
Ursula von der LeyenPresident of the European Commission
Boris JohnsonPrime Minister of the United Kingdom
Emmanuel MacronPresident of France
Angélique KidjoSinger and activist
Brittany Packnett CunninghamActivist
Daryl DavisSinger and activist
António GuterresSecretary-General of the United Nations
Derrick JohnsonPresident and CEO of the NAACP
Eddie NdopuActivist
Erna SolbergPrime Minister of Norway
Gayle SmithPresident and CEO of the ONE Campaign
Justin VerlanderBaseball player
Kate UptonActress
Ken JeongActor
Melinda GatesPhilanthropist
Miley CyrusSinger
Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaEconomist
Nikolaj Coster-WaldauActor
Phumzile Mlambo-NgcukaUnder-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women
Vinod GuptaBusinessman and philanthropist

Concert

The concert, titled Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert, was hosted by actor Dwayne Johnson. It was a worldwide music and entertainment special claiming to celebrate the commitments made due to the actions Global Citizens have taken.

Performers

!Artist!Song
Jennifer Hudson"Where Peaceful Waters Flow"
Miley Cyrus"Help!"
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Original Broadway cast of Hamilton
Jimmy Fallon & The Roots
"Helpless"
Usher"I Cry"
Shakira"Sale el Sol"
Justin Bieber
Quavo
"Intentions"
Coldplay"Paradise"
J Balvin"Mi Gente"
Yemi Alade"Shekere"

Additional performers

Appearances

Broadcast

The event was broadcast in the United States on NBC, MSNBC, Bloomberg Television, iHeartRadio, Sirius XM, and InsightTV.[2]

International broadcasters

Online streaming

The special was also available on several digital platforms worldwide such as Apple Music, Apple TV, Beats 1, Deezer, Facebook, Tidal, Twitch, Twitter, Yahoo!, and YouTube. It will also be streamed live on the Facebook pages of Brut, LADbible, and Vogue Paris.

Production

The producers aimed for each musical performance to have a unique setting.[3]

Impact

The special raised $6.9 billion from 41 countries towards a COVID-19 vaccine.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dwayne Johnson To Host Global Citizen's 'Global Goal: Unite For Our Future – The Concert'; Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Charlize Theron And More To Appear. Dino-Ray. Ramos. June 22, 2020. Deadline. June 25, 2020.
  2. Mamo. Heran. June 26, 2020. How to Watch the 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future' Concert, With Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Justin Bieber & More. July 25, 2020. Billboard.
  3. Web site: June 29, 2020. Global Citizen's Hugh Evans on Jennifer Hudson's River Cruise, a Fundraising Flood of $6.9 Billion, and Other Large and Small 'Goals'. July 24, 2020. Variety. en.