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NewOrderTribute.com Goes Live

posted Jun 23rd 2009, 00:24

Tony Wilson Charity New Order Tribute Album Gets A Proper Web Presence

We are proud to present the launch of our brand new website, NewOrderTribute.com. The site elaborates on the artists and purpose behind Ceremony - A New Order Tribute, which is an album of New Order covers by bands from around the globe.

 The double CD plus bonus disc and digital album are scheduled for release in the fall of 2009. Participants include Rabbit In The Moon, Kate Havnevik, SUNBEARS!, Jah Division, The Cloud Room, DETACHMENTS, The Beauvilles, Kingsbury, The Penelopes, GD Luxxe, Pocket, XOXO, Kites with Lights, Dub Gabriel and many more!

Artists have donated a version of their favorite New Order track, as well as their take on “Ceremony” , the band's first post-Joy Division song, for the extra disc.

Proceeds from record sales will benefit the Salford Foundation Trust’s Tony Wilson Award, established in memory of Tony Wilson, the founding father of landmark independent record label Factory Records, who died of cancer in 2007. The trust will benefit children and young people who can demonstrate a special talent or ambition in the arts or creative skills.

The idea for this tribute came about in 2007, when Tony Wilson passed away from cancer. Marshall Dickson, founder of 24 Hour Service Station, was stirred to put together a fitting tribute to his hero. Upon discovery that a charity had been established in Wilson’s name to aide children with creative & musical skills, the pieces came together. Jump started by partner Sonshine Ward, the project has become an international endeavor with artists from around the globe, equally inspired and moved by Wilson’s passing, answering the “Sirens’ Call.”