Post Event Release for Delhi Twestival 2010
Mohak Prince
2010
Delhi
Twestival Rocked In Style
Galvanized Twitter Community to Raise Money and Awareness for Concern Worldwide
New Delhi, March 29, 2010 – On March 25, 2010, Delhi geared for its second “Twestival” Global,a grand celebration of its culture and community spirit.Delhi showed the world that it has more than just politics and history with Twestival Delhi – Rock Concert, Stand-Up Comedy act and Party too! The stars of the evening performing at the concert were the progressive - glam funk Indian underground band – Five8. Organized at the Café Morrison in South Extension Part-II Market, New Delhi from 6pm, Twestival Delhi saw Twitter users of Delhi coming together to raise funds for the underprivileged across the globe with the help of Concern Worldwide.
Twestival happened across more than 175 cities around the world, thousands of people demonstrated social media’s power for social good through the second annual Twestival. The global event is a worldwide fundraising initiative that uses social media, particularly Twitter, to focus participants’ talent and resources to benefit one cause for one day. All proceeds generated from the 2010 Twestival will support education and be donated to Concern Worldwide, a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization that since 1968 has dedicated itself to reducing suffering and eliminating poverty.
Delhi Twestival,started on a bright note with MakeMyTrip India Pvt.Ltd donating on the spot,through their CSR.A Real-time Twitter-wall,along with Bluetooth-enabled printer and Netbooks with USB Internet sticks provided the much needed glue for participants to be involved right from the word go.Mohak Prince(Organizing Lead,Delhi Twestival) opened the session Introducing people with their Twitter names in lieu of their real names as this was the Twitter festival.
Sandeep Aurora(of Intel India)
brainstormed on 'Education
beyond classrooms' - an initiative of Intel,interacting with
audience,Sandeep touched upon various thoughts on Education and problems
persistent with Classroom teaching which had many participants voicing
their opinions.Delhi Twestival had the Theme of 'Share your EDUCATION
story' which got so many responses and even a student who gave his 12th
Boards Exam the same day,asking for suggestion on how he could use 'Twitter'
for himself
Rajneesh Kapoor,Standup-Comedian
enthralled the audience,leaving them in splits with his observations
regarding Twitter and public behaviour which was followed by a
break,used by participants to interact,network,chat and tweet as Delhi
Twestival was a sober,alcohol-free affair.Tweeples(Twitter users)
were heard talking about how easy it was for them to appreciate such a
cause,as Delhi Twestival was quite unique with not charging even a
single penny from the attendees and raising funds from sponsorships.
Five8, Progressive
Glam Rock five-member
band crooned some of the finest numbers,playing some of the popular
cover versions with tweeples headbanging to the same.Five8 even donated
some their tracks for fund-raising to Twestival FM(The Artists
arm of Twestival Global).Five8 generously agreed playing for Delhi
Twestival on a pro-bono association extending their support to the cause
of EDUCATION
Delhi Twestival concluded on a high note,raising more than 1000 US $ and more than 70+ attendees being away from 'Official Attyachar' and giving their weekend an EARLY Start with even providing thought provoking ideas though on a fun basis.Delhi Twestival even echoed their concerns for the environment by urging attendees to switch off the lights on the occasion of EARTH HOUR observed on 27th March,8:30-9:30pm.
Delhi Twestival 2010 was privileged to work with social conscious brands such as Intel India(Major Sponsor) and HP Imaging & Printing Group(Supporting Sponsor),One 97(Supporting Sponsor), Text 100 (our official PR partner) and others who have come forward to help us make this a successful event.Gift Vouchers from Maximum Store(Gifting Partner) & Myntra(Merchandising Partners) made sure,everyone remembered the spirit of 'Tweet,Meet,Give'.
WANT TO PITCH IN?
We are thrilled with your presence,though there were others(unfortunate one's stuck up at one) who wanted to contribute.Well,We're accepting Donations till 31st March.So if you're from a Biz/Brand/Corp/Firm do extend your support for the same!
There are no Tax relief,and Donations made above 10K will be given a US/UK Concern Worldwide Receipt,as funds are being directed there!
Connect with Mohak,regarding A/C Details!
Media Coverage -
Delhi Aajtak Covering Delhi Twestival 2010 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPKhbmyQMp0
Times Of India(TOI) Covering Delhi Twestival 2010 - http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=Q0FQLzIwMTAvMDMvMjcjQXIwMDkwMA==
Navbharat Times(NBT) Covering Delhi Twestival 2010 - http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/delhiarticleshow/5724785.cms
Many more to come!
Delhi Twestival Resources -
Delhi Twestival Blog - http://delhi.twestival.com | Twitter - http://twitter.com/DelTwestival
Photo Set - http://www.flickr.com/photos/mohakprince/sets/72157623712020636/
Regards,
Mohak Prince(+91-9868669175)
http://twitter.com/mohakprince
(Please Ignore the message,if receiving twice)
ASHISH MAKKAR
congo dude........gr8 wrk.