The Parlotones in worldwide water initiative

The Dow Live Earth Run for Water is a series of 6km run/walks (the average distance many women and children walk every day to get water), culminating with a water-education village and live musical performance, taking place in 80 cities across 40 countries around the world, to raise awareness and funds that will help solve the global water crisis.

“We are thrilled to be performing at the Dow Live Earth Run for Water in Cape Town and to lend our support to helping solve the global water crisis,” said Khan Morbee lead vocalist for The Parlotones. “As alumni of the Live Earth concerts in 2007, we are proud to be partnered again in another global event aimed at identifying solutions for critical environmental issues.”

Global initiative

The live performance at The Spier Wine Estate is restricted to registered run/walk participants. In addition to the live performance, the band is committed to lending its name and support to generate awareness for the event locally in Cape Town, as well as the larger global intiative to help solve this critical issue.

“Live Earth is honoured to have The Parlotones as part of this global movement to help raise awareness for the global water crisis, said Kevin Wall, Founder of Live Earth. “As one of the biggest bands in South Africa with millions of fans across the country, they can make a significant impact in the hearts and minds of South Africans in encouraging them to participate in the run/walk and, ultimately, help solve the global water crisis.”

To register

People in Cape Town can register for the Dow Live Earth Run for Water run/walk via the Wildlands website at www.wildlands.co.za/runforwater or via The Active Network at http://liveearth.org/run. All participants will receive a free online ActiveTrainer plan to help them prepare for the event. Ten percent of all registration fees goes directly to Wildlands Conservation Trust, a non-profit organisation working to conserve South Africa's biodiversity.