Punkvoter.com: Punkvoter.com is one of several political advocacy groups on board for the Vans Warped Tour. The booth will offer free stickers, pins and information. Fans will also be able to register to vote.
TJ Martell Foundation: Through this charity auction, the top bidder receives two tickets to the festival and will watch their favorite Vans Warped Tour band perform from the best seats in the house--on stage. Proceeds from the auction benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. Almost $12,000 was raised through the auction.
John Lennon Educational Tour Bus:
The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, mobile recording studio outfitted with traditional musical instruments as well as current technological advances. Once lucky contest winner will receive the opportunity to be a Vans Warped Tour correspondent for their city in association with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.
Boarding For Breast Cancer/BBC: Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) is a non-profit, youth focused, education, awareness and fundraising foundation. Their mission is to increase awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of a healthy lifestyle. The Vans Warped Tour Girlz Garage area will help further education by bringing the breast cancer issue to the forefront. Boarding For Breast Cancer has brought in female band members and athletes to help educate girls on sports, health issues and representatives offer advice and literature on breast self-exams.
Vans Warped Tour going GREEN:
The Vans Warped Tour is going green and helping to educate concertgoers about what they can do to improve life and the environment. The tour will be using “tree free” paper made from hemp/flax/post-consumer materials for production office needs. The tour will operate with Bio-Diesel running its generators. In addition, catering will use 100% post consumer cutlery, paper plates and cups and encourage sites to arrange for more recycling containers at the tour stops.
Bikers Against Child Abuse/BACA: Proceeds from the tour’s Button Booth (workshop for making customized buttons using photos, artwork, band autographs, etc.) go to supporting this organization. BACA is a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who support abused children if they are testifying against an adult in an abuse situation. BACA exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children.
Other charities represented at various Vans Warped Tour stops include: ACLU, AK Press, Amnesty International, Anti Racist Action, Center for Environmental Citizenship, Citizens to Restore Fairness, Cleveland Men Against Sexism, Common Ground Sanctuary, Contact USA, rimethlnc, Crisis Link, The Trevor Project, Educate 4 Justice, John Walsh, EnviroCitezen, Food Not Bombs, Grassroots, Indie Grrl, Kids Konnected, LIFEbeat, Life Line, Lokahi Outreach, Mother Jones, Pr Choice America, National Hopeline network, Not in Our Name, NYCA, Oxfam International, Planned Parenthood, Please for Peace Foundation, Positive Youth Foundation, RAINN, Rock The Vote, SEAC, Vegan Action, Yellow Ribbon and more.
Article comments
1 - noah
I had a great time at Warped Tour this year. After getting the worst sun burn of my life, I made my way around the booths and was really impressed at what I saw. I went to an autograph signing at the peta2.com booth, and while I was there watched a video showing cows, pigs, and chickens being tortured by the meat industry. It really made me give some thought to where the meat I had been eating come from.
2 - Dan
Warped tour was ok...purple door was 10 times bettr with a lineup of Norma Jean, The Chariot, MewithoutYou, Haste the Day, Stretch Arm Strong, and Blindside. Norma Jean owns by the way. peace
3 - Patrick Stump
My concert is going to be awsome you all better come and watch.