Updates

Millennials become the largest eligible voting group in 2018. Young people are powerful, but the voting system is old and blatantly corrupt. Our current voting system does not represent any voter the way it should in a true democracy, where everyone is equally represented with one vote. There are big efforts attempting to make voting fairer. Most people don’t know about them and just feel discouraged, like their vote doesn’t count at all, and maybe never will. But who does that mindset serve? Conservative politicians. It’s a fact: When more people vote, Conservatives lose. We care that conservatives lose because they tend to push agendas that benefit the wealthy and discriminate against LGBT, minorities, poor folks, and women. They also tend not to stand up for our environment or our rights. Their words say they ‘serve the public’, but most actions only serve 1% of Americans – the wealthiest. So Bassnectar Labs is going to talk about voting a lot this year. Not just why it’s important to vote, but also *HOW* to protect our democracy and make sure YOUR VOTE COUNTS. To kick off this mission, join our Propeller Campaign by completing an action to support or learn more

The Ambassadors are a group of individuals who have realized their capacity to make a difference in their local communities, the Bassnectar Community, and beyond. The Ambassador Program is not a fan club; this is a place for like-minded individuals to come together and figure out how we can contribute to the vibrant community we are a part of, and how to spread this vibrancy to the world at large. Being an Ambassador means tapping into your most creative, helpful, empathetic, and enthusiastic self. Ambassadors break down barriers between strangers, encourage community interaction, and inspire those around them to look out for one another – at shows/festivals, in everyday life, and in the digital world. This is one giant group of selfless, like-minded individuals gathered to provide new and ever-lasting experiences for those around us. “Being an ambassador IS NOT about working at a show, it’s NOT about wearing a white shirt, and passing out water…… it’s about incorporating these values into your life and expressing them outward (values like love, kindness, health, respect, creativity, treating others as you want to be treated, honoring family and friendship, thinking critically, etc)” – Lorin Ashton If you would like to join our

We brought Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and his organization Earth Guardians out to Basslanta so they could share their message of activism and environmental justice He is 17 years old and has dedicated much of his young life fighting for the rights of the planet – we could go on, but better to hear it from him direct! Check out this moment from NYE!!! This is the year we take back the power – 2018 here we come! Click here to learn more about Earth Guardians. Also we would like to thank our other nonprofits The Teardown, and WeCycle for inspiring new years resolutions to do more good in the world. Visit them online to learn more about their great work, and how you can get involved! If you donated to WeCycle and would like to redeem your donation, CLICK HERE!