Launch of the Be Cool! Campaign
Help Accelerate Climate Action
Be Cool! is a campaign by the ClimateMusic Project and Music Declares Emergency to bring large numbers of new people to the climate fight. We are inviting young people everywhere to sing on the chorus of “I Wanna Be Cool”, an original song by award-winning recording artists Will Kimbrough and Brant Miller. In addition to bringing their voices to the song, participants will be learning about climate change and mobilizing action among their peers, their families, their communities and the song’s audiences.
JOIN THE BE COOL! CAMPAIGN
OUR STORY
The ClimateMusic Project and Music Declares Emergency created Be Cool!, a Campaign to harness the energy of young people from around the world to push for accelerated climate action before it’s too late.
The Campaign vehicle is a song, I Wanna Be Cool!, by Will Kimbrough and Brant Miller. It’s an upbeat call to action that contains the line: “can’t you hear your kids starting to shout!” The Campaign takes this line literally, recruiting young people everywhere to record themselves singing/shouting that message in unison on a master recording + video. At the same time, they will be learning about climate change and mobilizing action among their peers, their families, their communities and the song’s audiences.
Will Kimbrough
artist
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Will Kimbrough’s songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Little Feat, Todd Snider, Jack Ingram, Gretchen Peters and many others. His production credits include Buffett, Doug Seegers, Todd Snider, Radney Foster and Steve Poltz. Will is a prolific writer and recording artist, a member of Willie Sugarcapps, DADDY and Emmylou Harris’ Red Dirt Boys.
Brant Miller
artist
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Brant Miller‘s 2020 release, “Roots, Rhymes & Branches,” included his timely song, “Where Now America?,” which reached #12 on the FAI Folk Chart. Brant is an eight-time winner/finalist in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, and a finalist in the 2021 RAWA “Songs for Social Change” contest and 2022 International Acoustic Music Awards. His songs have been recorded by artists in the U.S. and Europe.
Music Declares Emergency
organization
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Music Declares Emergency is a group of artists, music industry professionals and organisations that stand together to declare a climate and ecological emergency and call for an immediate governmental response to protect all life on Earth. “We believe in the power of music to promote the cultural change needed to create a better future.”
The ClimateMusic Project
organization
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The ClimateMusic Project connects people to climate science and action through the emotional power of music, bringing together renowned scientists and world-class musicians to create music and visual experiences guided or informed by climate science. We create music in a variety of genres to build understanding and to facilitate action across diverse communities.
Award-nominated other notable guest vocalists lending their voice for Be Cool! song
PARTICIPATE
You can be part of this campaign, helping to reach diverse audiences throughout the country and beyond, thus driving action to address climate change. We invite choirs and all forms of singing groups from any and all countries to join our campaign.
Singers Start Here
- It’s easy and no cost to lend your choir’s voice to this Campaign.
- Fill out the form HERE to start the process. We will then send you the information you need to create and submit an audio and/or video recording.
- Please do not send any recordings until you have been in contact with us.
- Any questions: contact us at becoolsong@gmail.com
- Any individual or group of singers ages 5 -25 are welcome to join. and help fight the climate crisis is welcome!
Support The Effort
- Donate to the Campaign fund, and be recognized for your support for climate action
- Identify youth groups who might want to raise their voices and participate in this fun, no cost activity
- Share this information with others you think might wish to be part of the Campaign
- Further questions or interested in volunteering, contact us at: becoolsong@gmail.com
- Follow Be Cool! on social media
- Instagram: @be_coolcampaign
- Facebook: Be Cool Campaign
“Can’t you hear your kids startin’ to shout?” We are asking tens of thousands of kids to sing this chorus and act to stop the climate crisis. Sing along with us!
✓ Be Cool! Song Lyric Video
✓ Listen and download the original song
✓ Climate Action Day 2023
✓ Campaign overview with Dylan Germick
TAKE ACTION
The climate crisis requires a global response. We invite choirs and all forms of singing groups from any and all countries to join our campaign. This is a fun, rewarding, no cost, non-partisan Campaign, bringing together young voices to promote awareness of the climate crisis and inspire action. No experience or special equipment is required. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a professional recording and video side-by-side with established artists.
There are many ways each of us can make a difference. Teaming up with a local organization is a great way to get engaged.
Here are three critical areas for addressing the climate crisis:
- 1) Civic engagement at the local and national levels (in the US, this includes registering voters including young people. Headcount provides tools for US voter registration drives};
- 2) Electrification and reduction of fossil fuels in homes, schools and other community facilities. (Rewiring America has useful information and guidance, and for US residents they have a fantastic, easy tool that informs folks about the financial incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act); and
- 3) Improve climate change education in schools and informal learning environments (check out the following websites for great information:Climate Science ,the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication), The Climate Action Project and National Environmental Education Foundation’s Climate Superstars)
Action: Support Green
| JOIN GREEN | USA | WORLDWIDE |
| Get civically engaged and vote for candidates that protect the planet | Environmental Voter Project turns environmentalist into voters | Home – Global Greens global network of Green Parties |
| HeadCount register to vote and get info | Global citizen actions to defend the planet |
Action: Cut Carbon
| Cut Carbon | USA | EU | WORLDWIDE |
| Reduce your own carbon footprint with small and big actions | Rewiring America electrify your home | EU Climate Pact get involved in the European Green Deal | Fossil Free Funds eliminate fossil fuels from funds |
| ActNow Campaign – the UN app for everyone’s actions |
Action: Learn Climate
| CLIMATE EDUCATION | FOR EVERYONE | FOR EDUCATORS |
| Learn about the problems and the climate solutions | ClimateScience free, short to medium length, engaging | Grades 6-12 – Yale Program on Climate Change Communication |
| Climate Action Project free 6 weeks course |
LEARN CLIMATE
- ClimateScience – free, short to medium length, engaging
- Climate Action Project – free 6 weeks course
- Yale Program on Climate Change Communication – for educators Grade 6-12
CUT CARBON
- ActNow Campaign – the UN App for everyday’ s action
- Global citizen – actions to defend the planet
- Fossil Free Funds – eliminate fossil fuels from your funds
SUPPORT GREEN
- Vote for climate friendly political parties and candidates who support the environment
- Make your Voice heard to elected officials at all levels
- Educate others (friends and family and via social platforms) and display support through yard signs, bumper stickers etc
- Donate and host fundraisers
If you want to get more engaged, join a local grassroot organization to volunteer. In the US we endorse the following organizations:
Here are examples of worldwide organizations you can join:
- CitizensClimateLobby
- 350.org
- FridaysForFuture
To find an appropriate organization, look for the following criteria to find a good fit:
- Pathway For Involvement: Seek organizations engaging local members in decisions and actions.
- Defined Goals & Consistent Actions: Choose groups with clear climate goals and regular campaigns.
- Track Record: Verify their history of mobilizing support and achieving tangible outcomes
The success of this project depends on the generosity of donors like you. Your tax-deductible donation is crucial and will be directly used to bring this project to life and create positive change throughout the country and beyond! THANK YOU!
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BLOGS & PAST EVENTS
An exclusive preview of the original song “I wanna be cool” , featuring youth choirs and schools from around the world. Monday, April 22nd, 2024
Singing ‘I Wanna Be Cool” on the PG&E stage! April 22.
BE COOL CAMPAIGN – DIGITAL VOTER REGISTRATION TRAINING. TUESDAY – April 9, 2024 AT HEADCOUNT VIRTUAL OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NY.
The Be Cool! Campaign at Earth Week 2024 for Arts and Activism Day. April 25th, Thursday.
Music & Dance Climate VoteFest – Click here to Learn More Tuesday, May 28, 2024
House Concert To Benefit The Be Cool! Climate Action Campaign- February 10th, 2024
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool! Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
On Nov 13th @wedonthavetime0! streamed The Be Cool Song during their COP29 broadcast, they shared the latest on climate action as world leaders, experts, activists, and business leaders shared insights on their solutions and the climate negotiations. Watch the recorded videos at https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/cop29.
Caring Causes – Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch Be Cool!
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool! Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool! Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool! Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool!Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool!Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool!Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool!Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool!Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool!Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
Music Declares Emergency US and The ClimateMusic Project Launch the Be Cool!Campaign to Inspire Climate Action, Mobilize Global Youth
Read the article/blog HERE
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