MTV EXIT
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The MTV EXIT campaign is a multimedia initiative produced by MTV EXIT Foundation (formerly known as the MTV Europe Foundation) to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking
. MTV EXIT Foundation is a registered UK charity launched by MTV Networks Europe
in 2003 to use the power and influence of MTV's brand and broadcasting network to educate young people about the social issues affecting their lives.
MTV EXIT in Europe: In June 2004, MTV EXIT Foundation and Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) joined in an alliance to combat trafficking in women for sexual exploitation in Europe. The campaign was branded as MTV EXIT (End Exploitation & Trafficking), and launched in July 2004 at the EXIT Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia & Montenegro. The main elements of EXIT includes On Air, the production and broadcast of both dedicated and peripheral campaign exposure; On the Ground, awareness-raising events, and Online, production and maintenance of a 14-language, youth-oriented awareness and prevention website. With extensions, the alliance concluded on 30 November 2005. MTV EXIT has directly reached an estimated 7.5 million people through television, events, and the Internet, and countless more through additional media coverage generated. Partnerships were formed (and continue) with over 50 anti-trafficking NGOs across Europe.
MTV EXIT in Asia and the Pacific: In 2007, MTV EXIT expanded across MTV's channels in Asia and the Pacific in partnership with USAID, the United States Agency for International Development. The campaign features similar elements to the European initiative. MTV EXIT in Asia and the Pacific is focusing on three major forms of trafficking in Asia and the Pacific: sex trafficking and forced prostitution, labour trafficking, and forced domestic servitude. Also, due to the complexities of trafficking and the differences found geographically, the campaign is split into two regions: Asia-Pacific
and South Asia
.
, is a documentary that provides an introduction to the human rights tragedy of trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation in Europe. Featuring Anna, a woman from Romania, who was trafficked by her neighbor to the Balkans where she was forced to be a prostitute for 2.5 years; and Tatiana, a victim who spent 6 months as a sex slave in Amsterdam after being sold by her boyfriend. Their stories are told alongside other characters in the trafficking chain, including a potential victim, a young man who pays for sex, an anti-trafficking police officer, and prevention and assistance organizations. The show was produced in 2005 and is available in Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian and Spanish. It can be watched and downloaded for free here.
. Told through the stories of real people, the show features Anna, trafficked from the Philippines and forced into prostitution; Eka, an Indonesian woman, trafficked into forced domestic servitude in Singapore; and Min Aung, from Burma, trafficked to Thailand and imprisoned for 2 years in a factory. Their harrowing stories are told alongside other people in the trafficking chain, including a trafficker who has been forcing girls into prostitution for over 20 years, a young man who pays for sex, an anti-trafficking police officer, and a woman who runs a shelter for abused victims. The film gives an insight into the realities of trafficking, addresses the part we all play in the issue, and gives information on how to protect ourselves as well as what we can do to help end exploitation and trafficking. Traffic is presented by the following celebrities: Lucy Liu
- English; Rain - Korean; Tata Young
- Thai; Karen Mok
- Mandarin; Verbal
of M-Flo
- Japanese; Christian Bautista
- Tagalog; Krisdayanti
- Indonesian; D. Bold - Mongolian; Ha Anh Tuan - Vietnamese; Kai from Overdance - Laos; Phyu Phyu - Myanmar. The show was produced in 2007 and 2008 and can be watched and downloaded for free here.
, an Indian actress and UNFPA Ambassador, in both Hindi and English and by Malvika Subba in Nepali. The programme introduces the tragedy of trafficking in South Asia
where thousands of young girls and boys are sold into modern-day slavery. It features Pramila, an 18 year old girl who was trafficked from Nepal to a brothel in Delhi; Afsana, a 16 year old who was trafficked from her village in Bangladesh into forced domestic servitude in Calcutta; and Zakir, who was just 11 when he was trafficked by his aunt into a Zari factory. Their stories are told alongside those of other people from the trafficking chain - including a middleman who preyed on young women in Mumbai before selling them into brothels, a Zari factory owner who has witnessed trafficking and exploitation, and an inspirational trafficking survivor, Gita, who now works as a border guard looking out for potential victims and traffickers. Sold provides a compelling look into this dark, inhuman, and exploitative world and shows how each one of us can help to prevent modern-day slavery. The show was produced in 2007 and can be watched here.
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http://download.mtvexit.org/quicktime/01-human_trafficking_intro.mov
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, Gavin Rossdale
of rock groups Bush and Institute, and Howlin' Pelle Almqvist of Swedish rockers The Hives. Premiered across MTV Europe in May 2005 the films provide specific awareness and prevention information about trafficking. The films were shot in Belgrade, Serbia, an area hit hard by the tragedy of trafficking. The show was produced in 2005 and can be watched and downloaded for free here.
that provides a hard-hitting look at human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Asia
. It is a riveting story told from the perspectives of five individuals who all play a part in the trafficking chain: Mei (the victim), Dulok (the trafficker), Mamasan (the brothel owner), Chan (the brothel client), and Ryu (an undercover cop). The half-hour film features the voices of film star Ananda Everingham and MTV VJ, Taya Rogers. Intersection was produced by Korean animation studio, JM Animation, the award-winning studio behind the highly-acclaimed, visually haunting, Wonderful Days (Sky Blue). The soundtrack features music by UK rock band, Radiohead
and Thievery Corporation
. Intersection is available in the following languages: Chinese Mandarin, English by Ananda & Taya, English by MTV Philippines, Japanese, Tagalog, Thai, Lao, Italian, Portuguese, French, Greek, Estonian, Latvian/Lithuanian, Turkish and Ukrainian.
The film was selected to receive Best International Human Rights Short at the 2009 Artivist Film Festival.
Awards received:
Awards received:
in 2004 to dedicate the festival to the fight against trafficking. In 2005, the collaboration continued with a dedicated MTV EXIT stage. In 2006 and 2007 the MTV Europe Foundation (now known as the MTV EXIT Foundation) continued to work with festival on other social issues.
Vietnamese
Human trafficking
Human trafficking is the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes of reproductive slavery, commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, or a modern-day form of slavery...
. MTV EXIT Foundation is a registered UK charity launched by MTV Networks Europe
MTV Networks Europe
MTV Networks Europe is a division of Viacom International Media Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom.MTV Networks Europe includes the multimedia entertainment brands: MTV, VH1, TMF, VIVA, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and Nick Jr...
in 2003 to use the power and influence of MTV's brand and broadcasting network to educate young people about the social issues affecting their lives.
MTV EXIT in Europe: In June 2004, MTV EXIT Foundation and Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) joined in an alliance to combat trafficking in women for sexual exploitation in Europe. The campaign was branded as MTV EXIT (End Exploitation & Trafficking), and launched in July 2004 at the EXIT Festival in Novi Sad, Serbia & Montenegro. The main elements of EXIT includes On Air, the production and broadcast of both dedicated and peripheral campaign exposure; On the Ground, awareness-raising events, and Online, production and maintenance of a 14-language, youth-oriented awareness and prevention website. With extensions, the alliance concluded on 30 November 2005. MTV EXIT has directly reached an estimated 7.5 million people through television, events, and the Internet, and countless more through additional media coverage generated. Partnerships were formed (and continue) with over 50 anti-trafficking NGOs across Europe.
MTV EXIT in Asia and the Pacific: In 2007, MTV EXIT expanded across MTV's channels in Asia and the Pacific in partnership with USAID, the United States Agency for International Development. The campaign features similar elements to the European initiative. MTV EXIT in Asia and the Pacific is focusing on three major forms of trafficking in Asia and the Pacific: sex trafficking and forced prostitution, labour trafficking, and forced domestic servitude. Also, due to the complexities of trafficking and the differences found geographically, the campaign is split into two regions: Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific or Asia Pacific is the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean...
and South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
.
On Air
The MTV EXIT Campaign has been producing an array of programming since 2004 in multiple formats including documentary, short fictional films, live event programmes, and public service announcements. Some of these shows have been listed below:Inhuman Traffic: An MTV EXIT Special
Presented by Angelina JolieAngelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is an American actress. She has received an Academy Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards, and was named Hollywood's highest-paid actress by Forbes in 2009 and 2011. Jolie is noted for promoting humanitarian causes as a Goodwill Ambassador for the...
, is a documentary that provides an introduction to the human rights tragedy of trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation in Europe. Featuring Anna, a woman from Romania, who was trafficked by her neighbor to the Balkans where she was forced to be a prostitute for 2.5 years; and Tatiana, a victim who spent 6 months as a sex slave in Amsterdam after being sold by her boyfriend. Their stories are told alongside other characters in the trafficking chain, including a potential victim, a young man who pays for sex, an anti-trafficking police officer, and prevention and assistance organizations. The show was produced in 2005 and is available in Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian and Spanish. It can be watched and downloaded for free here.
Traffic: An MTV EXIT Special
A unique programme presented by multiple celebrities in multiple languages that addresses the issue of human trafficking in the Asia-PacificAsia-Pacific
Asia-Pacific or Asia Pacific is the part of the world in or near the Western Pacific Ocean...
. Told through the stories of real people, the show features Anna, trafficked from the Philippines and forced into prostitution; Eka, an Indonesian woman, trafficked into forced domestic servitude in Singapore; and Min Aung, from Burma, trafficked to Thailand and imprisoned for 2 years in a factory. Their harrowing stories are told alongside other people in the trafficking chain, including a trafficker who has been forcing girls into prostitution for over 20 years, a young man who pays for sex, an anti-trafficking police officer, and a woman who runs a shelter for abused victims. The film gives an insight into the realities of trafficking, addresses the part we all play in the issue, and gives information on how to protect ourselves as well as what we can do to help end exploitation and trafficking. Traffic is presented by the following celebrities: Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu
Lucy Alexis Liu is an American actress and film producer. She became known for playing the role of the vicious and ill-mannered Ling Woo in the television series Ally McBeal , and has also appeared in several Hollywood films including Charlie's Angels, Chicago, Kill Bill, and Kung Fu Panda.-Early...
- English; Rain - Korean; Tata Young
Tata Young
Amita Marie Young , better known under her stage name Tata Young, is a Thai singer, model actress and dancer....
- Thai; Karen Mok
Karen Mok
Karen Joy Morris, known more commonly in the Sinosphere as Karen Mok or Mok Man-Wai, is a three-time Golden Melody Award-winning Hong Kong-based actress and singer-songwriter.- Biography :...
- Mandarin; Verbal
Verbal (rapper)
Verbal is a Japanese third generation Zainichi Korean hip-hop MC, who debuted in 1998 as a member of the J-Pop hip-hop duo m-flo....
of M-Flo
M-flo
is a Japanese hip hop group consisting of producer and DJ Taku Takahashi and emcee Verbal.Former member Lisa left the group in 2002 to pursue a solo career, and the remaining members then started the M-Flo Loves... project working different vocalists for each song over three albums, including the...
- Japanese; Christian Bautista
Christian Bautista
Christian Joseph Morata Bautista , more popularly known by his screen name Christian Bautista, is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of Star In A Million, a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning the 4th place in the competition in 2003...
- Tagalog; Krisdayanti
Krisdayanti
-External links:*...
- Indonesian; D. Bold - Mongolian; Ha Anh Tuan - Vietnamese; Kai from Overdance - Laos; Phyu Phyu - Myanmar. The show was produced in 2007 and 2008 and can be watched and downloaded for free here.
Sold: An MTV EXIT Special
A documentary presented by Lara DuttaLara Dutta
Lara Dutta Bhupathi is an Indian actress, UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador, and former Miss Universe.-Early life:Dutta was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to a Punjabi father and an Anglo-Indian mother. Her father is Wing Commander L.K. Dutta and her mother is Jennifer Dutta...
, an Indian actress and UNFPA Ambassador, in both Hindi and English and by Malvika Subba in Nepali. The programme introduces the tragedy of trafficking in South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
where thousands of young girls and boys are sold into modern-day slavery. It features Pramila, an 18 year old girl who was trafficked from Nepal to a brothel in Delhi; Afsana, a 16 year old who was trafficked from her village in Bangladesh into forced domestic servitude in Calcutta; and Zakir, who was just 11 when he was trafficked by his aunt into a Zari factory. Their stories are told alongside those of other people from the trafficking chain - including a middleman who preyed on young women in Mumbai before selling them into brothels, a Zari factory owner who has witnessed trafficking and exploitation, and an inspirational trafficking survivor, Gita, who now works as a border guard looking out for potential victims and traffickers. Sold provides a compelling look into this dark, inhuman, and exploitative world and shows how each one of us can help to prevent modern-day slavery. The show was produced in 2007 and can be watched here.
The Chairman
A short documentary film of the Filipino trafficker featured in the Traffic documentary. The film looks in more detail at the life of a trafficker and how he exploits and forces women into prostitution. In Tagalog with English subtitles.Victims' Stories
These are short pieces focusing specifically on the victims from MTV Exit's 2005 documentary, Inhuman Traffic. The first short tells the story of Anna, the second short tells the story of Eka, and the third short is the story of Min Aung. These pieces can be used together, or aired separately. The shorts explore each victim’s vulnerability, recruitment, and eventual exploitation in greater detail than in Inhuman Traffic.13:46 version in .mov format
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Introduction to Human Trafficking
This short documentary, hosted by Lucy Liu, uses the characters and footage from the documentary, Traffic. This program uses extended interviews with many of the characters, and is cut into 4 sections: Exploitation; Vulnerability; Targeting; and Solidarity & Action. It can be used as an easy to understand introduction to the issue of human trafficking in the Asia Pacific region.http://download.mtvexit.org/quicktime/01-human_trafficking_intro.mov
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Parallel Lives
A series of short films presented by supermodel and celebrated photographer Helena ChristensenHelena Christensen
Helena Christensen is a Danish fashion model, Victoria's Secret Angel, beauty queen, and photographer. She has also served as creative director for Nylon magazine, designed clothing, and supported funding for breast cancer organizations and other charities.-Early life:Christensen was born in...
, Gavin Rossdale
Gavin Rossdale
Gavin McGregor Rossdale is an English musician, known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush as well as an actor. Following Bush's separation in 2002, which lasted for eight years, he was the lead singer and guitarist for Institute, and later began a solo career. He...
of rock groups Bush and Institute, and Howlin' Pelle Almqvist of Swedish rockers The Hives. Premiered across MTV Europe in May 2005 the films provide specific awareness and prevention information about trafficking. The films were shot in Belgrade, Serbia, an area hit hard by the tragedy of trafficking. The show was produced in 2005 and can be watched and downloaded for free here.
Intersection
In early 2009, MTV EXIT completed its first animated film. Intersection is a stark, stylish, and high quality animeAnime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
that provides a hard-hitting look at human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. It is a riveting story told from the perspectives of five individuals who all play a part in the trafficking chain: Mei (the victim), Dulok (the trafficker), Mamasan (the brothel owner), Chan (the brothel client), and Ryu (an undercover cop). The half-hour film features the voices of film star Ananda Everingham and MTV VJ, Taya Rogers. Intersection was produced by Korean animation studio, JM Animation, the award-winning studio behind the highly-acclaimed, visually haunting, Wonderful Days (Sky Blue). The soundtrack features music by UK rock band, Radiohead
Radiohead
Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke , Jonny Greenwood , Ed O'Brien , Colin Greenwood and Phil Selway .Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992...
and Thievery Corporation
Thievery Corporation
Thievery Corporation is a Washington, D.C. based recording artist and DJ duo consisting of Rob Garza, Eric Hilton, and their supporting artists, including current drummer Jeff Franca...
. Intersection is available in the following languages: Chinese Mandarin, English by Ananda & Taya, English by MTV Philippines, Japanese, Tagalog, Thai, Lao, Italian, Portuguese, French, Greek, Estonian, Latvian/Lithuanian, Turkish and Ukrainian.
The film was selected to receive Best International Human Rights Short at the 2009 Artivist Film Festival.
In Production...
A live action drama is also in production in Mumbai for the South Asia market.Public Service Announcements
Since 2004 MTV EXIT has produced multiple PSAs to raise awareness about human trafficking across Europe, Asia, and the Pacific. These include: Sunita Multi-Purpose; Deal Of The Decade; Go with English; Go with English – Reveal; Hospitality Job; Hospitality Job - Reveal; Computer Game; Musical; Happy Anniversary; Pole Dancer; Shoes; Truth; Cribs; Pimp; Subway; Streaker; Streaker World Cup 2006 Site; Trophy; Business; Train; Dollshouse; ITA Training Video 1; ITA Training Video 2All I need
MTV EXIT and Radiohead partnered to produce a music video for Radiohead's track All I Need off the album In Rainbows. The video itself is shown in split screen: one side depicting a day in the life of a young child from an affluent, developed area; the other showing the day in the life of a child being forced to work in a sweatshop. The video was launched on May 1, 2008, International Labour Day.Awards received:
- Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award 2009
- New York Festival Awards 2009 – United Nations Honorary Award, 1 Gold Medal for TV/Cinema Advertising, 2 Silver Medals for Innovative Advertising
- One Show 2009 – Bronze Pencil for Branded Content
- D&AD 2009 – In Book for Music Video
- International ANDY Awards 2008 – Bronze ANDY for Film
- Cannes International Advertising Festival 2008 – Bronze Lion for Film
- One Show Entertainment Awards 2008 – 2 Bronze Pencils for Best Use of Music and Special Screening
- AWARD Awards, Australia 2008 – 1Silver and 4 Bronze Pencils for Craft in Television and Cinema
Goodnight, Travel Well
MTV EXIT and alternative rock band The Killers partnered with UNICEF and USAID to produce a music video that dramatically highlights the dangers and impact of trafficking for sexual exploitation, particularly for young women. The video, for the band’s track Goodnight, Travel Well from the album Day & Age premiered globally across all of MTV’s properties on-air and on-line on Monday July 13, 2009. This video represents the second in a series of music video collaborations to highlight the dangers and impact of human trafficking.Awards received:
- New York Festivals International Advertising Awards 2010 – 1 Gold Medal for TV/Cinema category, 1 Bronze in the Collateral category
- Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival 2010 – Silver Lion for Film
- AWARD Awards, Australia 2009 – 1 Silver Pencil for Craft in Television and Cinema
MK Ultra
MTV EXIT and Muse, in partnership with USAID, released a music video "Muse and MTV EXIT: MK Ultra," the third in a series of award winning music video collaborations to highlight the dangers and impact of human trafficking. Produced for the band's track MK Ultra from the album The Resistance, the video was launched globally across all of MTV's properties on-air and on-line on Friday, September 17, 2010.MTV EXIT Live
MTV EXIT has also made a number of live programs including: Rise: A Tough Ascent (featuring Kate Miller-Heidke); Placebo Live in Angkor Watt; The Click Five Live in Cambodia; MTV EXIT Live in Cambodia; MTV EXIT Live in Taiwan; MTV EXIT Live in Manila; and MTV EXIT Live in BangkokEurope
The MTV EXIT campaign in Europe has been raising awareness of trafficking on the ground through concerts, festivals, and other cultural events. The events include:EXIT Festival
The MTV EXIT campaign first collaborated with the EXIT FestivalEXIT (festival)
Exit is an annual summer music festival in the Petrovaradin Fortress of Novi Sad, Serbia. It is staged annually since 2000 and usually lasts four days ....
in 2004 to dedicate the festival to the fight against trafficking. In 2005, the collaboration continued with a dedicated MTV EXIT stage. In 2006 and 2007 the MTV Europe Foundation (now known as the MTV EXIT Foundation) continued to work with festival on other social issues.
R.E.M. Tour 2005
During their 2005 European tour rock group R.E.M. supported the MTV EXIT campaign by inviting local anti-trafficking organisations to attend each of the events and distribute awareness and prevention information. For more information click here.Belgrade Fashion Week
In 2004 and 2005 the MTV EXIT campaign joined with Belgrade Fashion Week to use the power of music and fashion to raise awareness of human trafficking through on the ground events and television programmes.MTV EXIT Summer Tour 2006
- Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina: An open air awareness raising concert that took place in Sarajevo city centre with appearances from Asian Dub FoundationAsian Dub FoundationAsian Dub Foundation are a British electronica band that plays a mix of rapcore, dub, dancehall and ragga, also using rock instruments, acknowledging a punk influence...
Soundsystem, Dubioza KolektivDubioza kolektivDubioza kolektiv is a Bosnian band from Zenica, whose music consists of various styles ranging from Reggae, Dub and Rock intermixed with political lyrics along with uplifting and melodic tendencies.-History:...
, and Sikter - Vlore, Albania: MTV's first ever event took place on the beach in Vlore to raise awareness about human trafficking. Performers included Italian singer-songwriter Carmen ConsoliCarmen ConsoliCarmen Consoli is an Italian singer-songwriter. She has released 7 studio albums and 2 live albums.-Life and biography:Consoli was born in Sicily, near the city of Catania, in the small town of San Giovanni La Punta...
, Hip Hop legend GuruGuru (rapper)Keith Edward Elam , better known by his stage name Guru, was an American emcee and member of the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, along with DJ Premier. He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts...
’s Jazzmatazz, Romanian stars MorandiMorandi (band)-Studio albums:-Singles:The single "Angels" sold 1.45 million copies in Russia and went 7x platinum as ring-back tone and gold as realtone. The single "Save me" went 2x platinum with 400,000 copies sold...
, the UK's Panjabi MCPanjabi MCRajinder Singh Rai , better known by his stage name Panjabi MC is a British Indian musician.-Career:...
, Kosovo Albanian rockers Kthjellu, and Albania's very own Besa - a truly international event to fight human trafficking. - Costinesti, Romania: An MTV EXIT club event on the beach featuring international and local DJs as well as another performance from campaign supporters MorandiMorandi (band)-Studio albums:-Singles:The single "Angels" sold 1.45 million copies in Russia and went 7x platinum as ring-back tone and gold as realtone. The single "Save me" went 2x platinum with 400,000 copies sold...
. - Sofia, Bulgaria: Two events in one, the Sofia MTV EXIT event kicked off with an outdoor concert in South Park featuring Ian BrownIan BrownIan George Brown is an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Stone Roses, which broke up in 1996 but are confirmed to reunite in 2012. Since the break-up of the Stone Roses he has pursued a solo career...
and other Bulgarian rock acts before moving to the Black Box club for performances from The HerbaliserThe HerbaliserThe Herbaliser is a jazz rap band formed by Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba London, England during the early 1990s. Although currently signed to !K7 Records, they were one of the best-known acts from the Ninja Tune independent record label...
and Scratch PervertsScratch PervertsThe Scratch Perverts are a collective of turntablist DJs from London, formed in 1996 by Tony Vegas, Prime Cuts and DJ Renegade.-Biography:The Scratch Perverts originally consisted of 4 members; Tony Vegas, Renegade, First Rate and Mr Thing. The Scratch Perverts later expanded to an 8-member...
amongst others. - Kiev, Ukraine: The event took place in an open air theatre in Kiev's parkland and featured the first ever concert in Ukraine of the Stereo MCsStereo MCsStereo MCs are an English electronic dance group, which formed in Clapham, London in 1985. They are best known worldwide for their 1992 transatlantic Top 20 hit single, "Connected"...
as well as sets from Ukraine's top acts including Esthetic EducationEsthetic educationEsthetic Education is a rock band based in Kiev, Ukraine. Its present members are Louis Franck , Dmytro Shurov , Yuriy Khustochka , Illya Halushko , and Andriy Nadolsky...
, Gaytana, and S.K.A.Y. - St. Petersburg, Russia: MTV EXIT moved indoors for a concert at the prestigious Manej Kadetkego Korpusa with first time performances in Russia for the UK's Audio BullysAudio BullysAudio Bullys are an electronic music group from London, consisting of Simon Franks and Tom Dinsdale. The group were once managed by DJ and presenter George Lamb....
and BentBent (band)Bent are an electronica act from Nottingham in England, consisting of Neil "Nail" Tolliday and Simon Mills. They gained critical acclaim from their debut album Programmed to Love in 2000....
, as well as a DJ set from French artist Missill and a performance from Russian Hip Hop star Ligalize. - Minsk, Belarus: Another first time event for MTV. Minsk held the last MTV EXIT event in the WestWorld Club with a DJ set from Desyn MasielloDesyn MasielloDesyn Masiello is a British electronic music producer and DJ. He has mixed albums for the Balance series and Bedrock's Original Series as well as Yoshitoshi's In House We Trust series with Luke Fair. He also produces together with Leon Roberts and Omid 16B as "The Idiots"...
.
Tokyo, Japanese Launch
The first music event of the MTV EXIT Asia campaign took place at Air, with a DJ set by Suuirumn.Asia Pacific Concert Tour 2008-2010
- Lao PDR: MTV EXIT held an intimate concert for 1,000 people at the Lao National Culture Hall in VientianeVientiane-Geography:Vientiane is situated on a bend of the Mekong river, which forms the border with Thailand at this point.-Climate:Vientiane features a tropical wet and dry climate with a distinct monsoon season and a dry season. Vientiane’s dry season spans from November through March. April marks the...
featuring local artists such as Kai from Overdance, Boxer, Punky Dolls, L.O.G. and Cells.
- Sihanoukville, Kampong Cham Province, Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The tour consisted of four concerts held in December 2008, attracting over 65,000 people who came out to listen to great music and support the cause. The Cambodian tour was a historic event, as it was the first time a concert held at the temple of Angkor WatAngkor WatAngkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu,...
. The tour featured Placebo (band)Placebo (band)Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
, Duncan SheikDuncan SheikDuncan Scott Sheik is an American singer-songwriter and composer. Sheik initially found success as a singer, most notably for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing". He later expanded his work to include compositions for motion pictures and the Broadway stage, leading him to involvement in the...
, Kate Miller-HeidkeKate Miller-HeidkeKate Miller-Heidke is a singer-songwriter from Brisbane, Australia. Although classically trained, she has followed a career in alternative pop music. She is signed to Sony Australia, Epic in the US and RCA in the UK.-Career:...
, The Click FiveThe Click FiveThe Click Five is an American power pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. The original members, most of them students at Berklee College of Music, started on January 1, 2003 and played in various local venues. They then quickly got the attention of talent scout Wayne Sharp...
, Cambodian Pop Icon, Preap SovathPreap SovathPreap Sovath is a singer in Cambodia. He records for Cambodian production company Rasmey Hang Meas....
,and the best local bands including rapper Pou Khlaing and other top Khmer performers.
- Bangkok, Thailand: The concert took place in front of Siam ParagonSiam ParagonSiam Paragon is a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the biggest shopping centers in Asia. Opened on December 9, 2005, it includes a wide range of specialty stores and restaurants as well as a multiplex movie theater and the Siam Ocean World...
, with The Click FiveThe Click FiveThe Click Five is an American power pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. The original members, most of them students at Berklee College of Music, started on January 1, 2003 and played in various local venues. They then quickly got the attention of talent scout Wayne Sharp...
and other leading acts from Burma and Thailand such as ThaitaniumThaitaniumThaitanium is a Thai-American hip hop music group. Among the first of Thai rap artists, the group formed in 2000 by K.H. - Khanngoen "Khan" Nuanual, P. Cess - Prinya "Way" Intachai, Sunny Day - Nay Myo "Day" Thant...
, PotatoPotato (band)Potato is a Thai rock band.The band won numerous awards for their popularity in Thailand. They released their fourth album, Sense, in 2007, and their fifth, Circle, in 2008.- History :...
and Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein.
- Manila, Cebu and Davao, Philippines: Over 35,000 people attended MTV EXIT Tour in the Philippines which featured performances from top home-grown artists including Christian Baustista, Gary Valenciano, Bamboo, Pochoy Labog, Sponge Cola, Kjwan, Callalily, Pupil, Duster, Kitchie Nadal, Rico Blanco, Itchyworms, Kamikazee, Moymoy Palaboy and Parokya ni Edgar.
- Kathmandu, Pokhara, Hetauda and Dharan, Nepal: A series of four MTV EXIT concerts were held across Nepal in September 2009. Over 60,000 people came out to see Bollywood sensation Sunidhi Chauhan and local pop stars Nalina Chitrakar, Kranti Ale and Nima Rumba. Australian pop star Kate Miller-Heidke also performed in the lake-side town of Pokhara, surrounded by snow-peaked mountains.
- Taipei and Kaoshiung, Taiwan: The two concerts in November 2009 featured performances from Rachel Liang, Landy Wen, Evan Yo, Abin, Color, Cosmos People and Mary Shie.
- Hanoi, Halong Bay, Can Tho and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The tour featured Korean Superstars Super JuniorSuper JuniorSuper Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
, The Click FiveThe Click FiveThe Click Five is an American power pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. The original members, most of them students at Berklee College of Music, started on January 1, 2003 and played in various local venues. They then quickly got the attention of talent scout Wayne Sharp...
, Kate Miller Heidke, Phương VyPhuong VyNguyễn Ngọc Phương Vy is a Vietnamese singer who won the first season of Vietnam Idol, in 2007.-Vietnam Idol:Phương Vy auditioned for Vietnam Idol in Ho Chi Minh City. She proceeded into the top 10 and was never voted into the bottom three. Phương Vy advanced into the final and won the title over...
, Ha Anh Tuan and Pham Anh Khoa.
- Pontianak, Makassar, Surabaya, Medan and Jakarta, Indonesia: The five concerts which reached more than 160,000 people featured Agnes MonicaAgnes MonicaAgnes Monica is an Indonesian recording artist and actress. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, she started her career in entertainment industry at the age of six as a child singer. She has recorded three albums which established herself as one of the most popular child singers in the 1990s...
, Superman Is DeadSuperman Is DeadSuperman is Dead is a punk rock pioneers of Bali, were born and bred in Kuta Rock City. The band is three chord attitude-heavy young men, by name : Bobby Kool , Eka Rock Superman is Dead (sometimes referred to simply as S.I.D) is a punk rock pioneers of Bali, were born and bred in Kuta Rock City....
, the Ariel, Ukie, Loekman, Reza, David Band, The Changcuters, J-Rock, Kotak, SHE and Tipe-X.
- Dili, Timor-Leste: The first-ever MTV EXIT concert in Timor-Leste attracted more than 20,000 young people. The concert in June 2010 featured Superman Is Dead, Tipe-X, Ego Lemos, 5 de Oriente, Detective, Diosis Putri Band and Rai Nain.
European languages
The MTV EXIT Europe website is now available in 19 European languages. Please follow the respective links: English; Albanian; Bosnian; Bulgarian; Croatian; Czech; Dutch; French;German; Italian; Macedonian; Polish; Portuguese; Romanian; Russian; Serbian; Slovenian; Spanish; UkrainianAsian languages
The MTV EXIT Asia and Pacific website is now available in 8 Asian languages. Please follow the respective links: English; Indonesian; Japanese; Korean; Simplified Chinese; Traditional Chinese; Thai; Tagalog (Philippines);Vietnamese
Social Networking
- MTV EXIT has profiles on Facebook, MySpace, Orkut, Friendster and Hi5. Programming is streamed as well as providing a forum to discuss the issue
Distribution
To maximize the coverage of the campaign all MTV EXIT programming is produced rights-free and distributed free of charge to any broadcaster that wishes to air the programming as well as any organisation or individual that wants to use the programming in outreach educational work.External links
- Inhuman Traffic download links