RockCorps at the Accor Arena in Paris in May 2024 with Macklemore, Franglish...

A musical solidarity event this spring at theAccor Arena in Paris with the new edition of RockCorps! The concept? To use music as a " catalyst for social change, bringing together people from all walks of life to work hand in hand towards a more united and supportive society ", explains the organization on its website.

In concrete terms, by giving 4 hours of their time to a civic project, volunteers receive in exchange a ticket to attend the RockCorps France concert scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024 in the capital's famous 12th arrondissement venue. To mobilize as many people as possible, this year RockCorps has teamed up with Ibis to invite three rap stars to the Accor Arena in Paris: American Macklemore, Frenchman Franglish and Cape Verdean singer Ronisia.

If this musical evening appeals to you, then you know what you have to do: register on the dedicated website and volunteer four hours for one of the 180Ibis RockCorps projects. Also, there are no tickets for sale, and no tickets to be won. You just have to take part!

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As a reminder, the RockCorps model has already brought together 180,000 volunteers in 10 countries on 6 continents, and produced 55 concerts! In France, between 2009 and 2015, 45,000 young people were involved in over 600 projects with 600 associations. This year, Ibis RockCorps is expecting 15,000 new volunteers. So, will you be joining the movement? If so, don't delay: sign up here to take part, and in exchange for your volunteer work, you'll receive a ticket for the concert evening at theAccor Arena on May 29, 2024, with Macklemore, Franglish and Ronisia!

Accor Arena in Paris: the temple of entertainment in the east of the capital
Paris' Accor Arena, formerly the Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, was inaugurated in 1984. For almost 40 years now, this famous entertainment venue in the capital's 12th arrondissement has been delighting the eyes and ears of Parisians with legendary concerts, comedy shows and landmark sporting events. [Read more]