Bon Iver pledge five per cent of royalties to gender equality initiative
nme.comBon Iver will pledge five per cent of their ongoing publishing royalties to 2 A Billion, an initiative founded by the band which aims to end gender inequality and sexual violence.Active since 2016, 2 A Billion was originally conceived as a means for Bon Iver to support non-profit organisations while on tour.Through their royalties pledge, Bon Iver will continue to partner with charities which focus on female empowerment, even when they’re not on the road.“On tour, we’ve been humbled by our partners’ work towards bringing gender equity center stage and addressing issues of domestic and sexual violence.
That work must continue, even once the show is over,” the band wrote on social media.Bon Iver explained that Jeff Tweedy’s decision to pledge.
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