We live in a world of fake news, social media bias, AI revolution and rampant disinformation. With so much happening all the time, how do we engage the general public in the fight against corruption and overcome information paralysis?
Musicians have always played a role in society as truthtellers and unifiers, their messages even creating movements that rally peoples and nations around calls for justice and accountability. What is the role of the musician/artist in such a world? How do they cut through the noise? Could we envisage stronger connections between artists and civil society and if yes, then how?
For the past 14 years Fair Play, a partnership between JM International and Transparency International, has worked to empower young musicians engaged in the fight against corruption through a biannual competition and a series of local events that raise awareness amongst youth and children. During this session, you will hear from musicians at the frontlines of the fight against corruption, as well as discover several best practices for mobilising young people through music. The panel will discuss the current attacks on artistic freedom across the world and what can be done as a global anti-corruption community to support artists so that they may continue to speak out against injustice and truth to power.