What is the International Show of Peace Concert?

The International Show of Peace Concert will be the first ever global peace concert featuring celebrities, musicians and world leaders in an effort to reach out and communicate to the rest of the world how we can all join together on the road toward peace and a more sustainable and cleaner environment. “The Show of Peace” in Oct, 2010, live from Beijing, China, will be broadcast worldwide through both television and new media to a potential audience of over two billion people. The concert will honor Peace and Harmony as well as the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with support for green initiatives.

PEACE = GREEN + NO WAR + WATER + FOOD + HEALTH + EDUCATION

The Show of Peace Concert, live from Beijing will establish China as a world leader for Global Peace and a Healthier Planet. Earth Day is observed in 175 countries and is now the largest secular holiday in the world celebrated by more than one billion people every year. Environmental groups have sought to make Earth Day into a day of action, which will change human behavior and create policy changes that benefit our current and future existence.

For the first time ever, through the universal language of music, people from around the world will unite under the banner of Show of Peace and in the spirit of Earth Day for a globally televised live concert from Beijing. The event will feature top international and Chinese artists, along with special celebrity guests discussing the importance of protecting the planet and fostering peace.

History of the International Show of Peace Concert

Rick Garson started his peace quest in the year 2000 when he had the opportunity to work with Pope John Paul ll. After his experiences, he was inspired to create a Peace Concert at the Vatican. When Pope John Paul ll died, Pope Benedict XVl wanted to give Rick the opportunity to host the concert but there were many logistical hurdles and Rick was forced to move the idea elsewhere.

In the year 2006, Rick was introduced to a newly discovered platform and focal point for a message of peace in the United Nations International Day of Peace. After trying to help the UN promote its best kept secret with an International Peace Day Concert on the grounds of the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, the project was brought to a halt due to war breaking out in Lebanon.

Now in 2009 after traveling all over the world, Rick’s journey has brought him to Beijing, China where he has now built a team and model to deliver one of the most positive and dynamic messages the world has ever seen come together in Oct, 2010.