Beatport presents: ReConnect In Solidarity; in support of Ukraine. The 20+ hour music marathon event begins Sunday, March 13th at 1AM EST / 7AM CET, and features performances from world-renowned talent in benefit of Choose Love Ukraine charity; a non-profit organization providing vital aid and services to those fleeing Ukraine in the form of: medical care, food, shelter, clothes, support for the LGBTQIA+ community, and more.
A central hub of the DJ community for nearly two decades, Beatport believes in the power of music to unite the world even in the most difficult of times. As for how Beatport started its community-based support, Beatportâs ReConnect initiative began in March of 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a halt.
With the goal of bringing the music community, as well as charities together during unprecedented times, ReConnect aims to connect people while benefiting important causes. Since its March 2020 inception, ReConnect has hosted two multi-hour live events benefiting those affected by COVID-19, raising over $260,000 across the two outstanding streams, hosted an initiative towards Beirut to support those in Lebanon affected by the Beirut explosion, and even hosted for the mental health organization: You Are Not Alone. Over the course of its existence, Beatportâs ReConnect series has raised more than $600,000 for charities across the globe.
Throughout the duration of the multi-hour stream for Beatport ReConnect across Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube, viewers can make donations with the money directly benefiting those most affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine. All funds raised by Beatportâs ReConnect will directly benefit Choose Love Ukraine.
Adding to this support towards the Choose Love organization and to Ukraine, promoters, venues, and artists from all over the world have come together in solidarity. Beatport has also partnered with Pioneer DJ, Audius, for the ReConnect’s marathon. As part of the fundraiser, Pioneer DJ will be giving away prizes including DDJ-400 DJ controllers, DM-40 BT speakers, and 20 pairs of VM-70 active monitor speakers to the online audience. Beatport is also collaborating with other several industry partners including: Native Instrument, Serato, Denon, Numark, Rane, and Akai to give away dozens of music products to viewers.
Mark Grotefeld, AlphaTheta EMEA said, âPioneer DJâs mission is One Through Music. This is musicâs higher potential; it brings all peoples together; it can help us let go of our perceived differences and unite. The antithesis of One Through music is War. So, we are honored to be supporting Beatport, who have taken the industry lead in this initiative, to raise desperately needed funds for our brothers and sisters in Ukraine during this horrific time.â
This is musicâs higher potential; it brings all peoples together; it can help us let go of our perceived differences and unite. The antithesis of One Through music is War.
Mark Grotefeld
âOver the course of the past few weeks, weâve seen the world unite in support of Ukraine and the ongoing crisis faced by its citizens. Beatport stands with Ukraine, and wants to do our part in helping the country by hosting another ReConnect event directly benefiting Choose Love Ukraine, a fantastic charity helping citizens safely flee the country,â said Robb McDaniels, CEO of Beatport.
Roniel Rumburg, CEO of Audius, also added, âwith an amazing lineup of world-renowned electronic artists, we hope Audiusâ partnership can help to make this ReConnect with Beatport the biggest yet and raise vital money for those affected.â
The broadcast will be a hybrid of real-world events, and solo artist streams from across the world. The live events will take place in New York at Public Records in partnership with New York-based queer collective Community Bread, Lisbon at Collect, Sydney at The Point/Shell House, Bali at Morabito, and Berlin at Baketown.
Additional artists will also be joining in from Brazil, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Bali, and more throughout the duration of the multi-hour festival.
Berlin-based DJ and producer Nakadia shares, “It breaks my heart to see the brutal destruction of Ukraine and the suffering of innocent Ukrainian people. Ukraineâs electronic music scene is one of the most vibrant on the planet. I am very happy to see the world of electronic music stand united behind Ukraine.â
I am very happy to see the world of electronic music stand united behind Ukraine.
Nakadia
For more info about Beatport Reconnect, visit here to stay up to date.
