Our Story
Un-1 aka Marc Stokes, a Canadian Freestyle rapper from Vancouver BC, recently received this voicemail:
http://www.un1music.com/album/Voicemail.mp3
Granville Street is the loudest street in our city, it is Named the
Entertainment District, and is the perfect venue for outdoor music in
Vancouver. English bay during the day time, with quieter volumes is
also a wonderful outdoor venue for music and street entertainment that
is enjoyed by many.
Un-1, or Marc Stokes has the birthright, as do all Canadian Citizens to
Gather peacefully and to express himself freely as stated in the charter
of rights and freedoms:
"CANADIAN CHARTER OF RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law:
Guarantee of Rights and Freedoms
Rights and freedoms in Canada
1. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the rights and
freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits
prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and
democratic society.
Fundamental Freedoms
Fundamental freedoms
2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:
(a) freedom of conscience and religion;
(b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;
(c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and
(d) freedom of association."
Source, Government of Canada's webpage:
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/charter/page-1.ht...
If you have ever been entertained by Un-1, if he has ever made you
smile, then please support him now so that he may again earn his living
from busking on Vancouver streets. Please sign this petition to inform
Mayor Gregory Robertson, that the City of Vancouver wants Un-1 to be
able to perform with Amplified Vocals, Amplified Guitar, and Amplified
Saxophone as it is part of his Unique Brand of Music on Granville
Street(Hours 10am-10pm Sunday-Thursday, 10am-12pm Friday and Saturday)
and at English Bay( Hours 10am-10pm Daily).
"Thank you for your support, I promise to continue my focus on creating positive music that supports my community"
The Impact
If I cannot successfully gain 10, 000 signatures I may not be able to ever busk in Vancouver again.
What We Need & What You Get
i need you to sign this petition:
http://www.petitiononlinecanada.com/petition/he...
And until we can receive 10, 000 signatures and restore my right to earn a living from music I really need to find a way to pay my rent, bills and food, if you can possibly help.
Other Ways You Can Help
Tell your friends by sharing it on facebook, liking and commenting on the fan page. Thank you so much for your help.
