Global Goal: Unite for Our Future was a virtual event held on June 27, 2020. Created by Global Citizen and the European Commission, it consisted of a summit and concert featuring different personalities aimed to highlight the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalized communities.
The event was produced in collaboration with companies such as Live Nation Entertainment, The Lede Company, and Roc Nation, and also by individuals such as Michele Anthony of the Universal Music Group, Declan Kelly of Teneo, Scooter Braun (with his company SB Projects), Adam Leber (on behalf of Maverick), and Derrick Johnson (on behalf of the NAACP).
Summit The summit, titled Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Summit, featured panel discussions and interviews with world leaders, corporations and philanthropists as they announce new commitments to help develop equitable distribution of COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines, as well as rebuild communities devastated by the pandemic. It was produced by Michael Dempsey and hosted by journalists Katie Couric, Mallika Kapur, Morgan Radford, Isha Sesay, and Keir Simmons.
Participants Name Occupation Angela Merkel Chancellor of Germany Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission Boris Johnson Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Emmanuel Macron President of France Angélique Kidjo Singer and activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham Activist Daryl Davis Singer and activist António Guterres Secretary-General of the United Nations Derrick Johnson President and CEO of the NAACP Eddie Ndopu Activist Erna Solberg Prime Minister of Norway Gayle Smith President and CEO of the ONE Campaign Justin Verlander Baseball player Kate Upton Actress Ken Jeong Actor Melinda Gates Philanthropist Miley Cyrus Singer Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Economist Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Actor Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women Vinod Gupta Businessman and philanthropist
Concert The concert, titled Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert, was hosted by actor Dwayne Johnson. It was a worldwide music and entertainment special claiming to celebrate the commitments made due to the actions Global Citizens have taken.
Performers +ArtistSongJennifer Hudson"Where Peaceful Waters Flow"Miley Cyrus"Help!"Lin-Manuel MirandaOriginal Broadway cast of HamiltonJimmy Fallon & The Roots"Helpless"Usher"I Cry"Shakira"Sale el Sol"Justin BieberQuavo"Intentions"Coldplay"Paradise"J Balvin"Mi Gente"Yemi Alade"Shekere"
Additional performers
Chloe x Halle Christine and the Queens J’Nai Bridges with Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Youth Orchestra Los Angeles For Love Choir
Appearances
Chris Rock Hugh Jackman Kerry Washington Charlize Theron Forest Whitaker David Beckham Salma Hayek Billy Porter Diane Kruger Antoni Porowski Ken Jeong Naomi Campbell Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Olivia Colman
Broadcast The event was broadcast in the United States on NBC, MSNBC, Bloomberg Television, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, and InsightTV.
International broadcasters
Africa: 1Magic, BET International, Bloomberg Television, Canal+ Afrique, Comedy Central, InsightTV, MTV Africa, and MTV Base : Telefe Asia: Comedy Central, MTV, and Paramount Channel : MTV, Network 10, and Nine Network : MTV and Pickx Live : Multishow, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV Hits, and Paramount Channel : CBC, Ici Radio-Canada Télé, CTV, Citytv, Global, MTV, and InsightTV : Chilevisión : Paramount Network and VH1 Europe: Bloomberg Television, InsightTV, and MTV : Paramount Network : CStar and MTV : Das Erste, InsightTV, MTV Germany, and One : MTV : Star Movies and Star World : MTV and MTV Israel : InsightTV : MTV and MTV Music : Fuji TV, MTV Japan, and Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Latin America: Comedy Central, MTV, MTV Hits, Paramount Channel, VH1, VH1 HD, VH1 MegaHits, Sony Channel, and TNT : Azteca Uno : MTV : MTV Polska : MTV : MTV : InsightTV : Mediacorp Channel 5 : SABC 3 : InsightTV : Barça TV, MTV, and RTVE : Paramount Network : MTV : InsightTV : MTV Music : MTV
Online streaming The special was also available on several digital platforms worldwide such as Apple Music, Apple TV, Beats 1, Deezer, Facebook, Tidal, Twitch, Twitter, Yahoo!, and YouTube. It was also streamed live on the Facebook pages of Brut, LADbible, and Vogue Paris.
Production The producers aimed for each musical performance to have a unique setting.
Impact The special raised $6.9 billion from 41 countries towards a COVID-19 vaccine.
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