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To help end Africa's longest running war, Invisible Children and La Blogothèque will team up to film Take Away Shows in Uganda with three bands.

Take Away Shows in Uganda, with Polyphonic Spree & Yeasayer

To help end Africa's longest running war, Invisible Children and La Blogothèque will team up to film Take Away Shows in Uganda with three bands.
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355 backers pledged $21,626 to help bring this project to life.
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Take Away Show Public Release - Film Pre-Order

We're super excited to announce that the Take Away Show w The Very Best is now public so feel free to share it with your friends.

http://t.co/UVDBxHHWOc

You all obviously... Read more

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Please Notify Us If You've Changed Your Address

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We've Finished!!!!

Dearest Kickstarter Family...

After years of pushing this project through we've finally put the finishing touches on the film and are extremely proud of what we've created with you all.... Read more

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UPDATE: Picture locking and exclusive Take Away Show from Uganda just for backers

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First Cut

Hi Friends...

I wanted to give you a quick couple of updates:

First of all, we just received the first rough cut of the film from our editor Joel! He... Read more

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The film is in the can!!! ...so to speak.

Wow.. where to begin?!

In case you missed our first update from Uganda... it was posted to IC's site here: http://blog.invisiblechildren.com/2013/02/20/invisible-children-music-la-blogotheque-update-one/

Coming home from a trip like this is impossible... Read more

Some Very Big Updates

Hello friends and wonderful supporters,

I am EXTREMELY excited to bring you the news that plane tickets have been purchased, itineraries set and we're all set to shoot this film!... Read more

We're on, ready to go and filming end of this winter.

Dearest Friends and Supporters,

First off, thank you all so much for your patience with this project. Please trust us when we say that we are extremely invested in seeing... Read more

Take Away Film Update. We're On The Move Again!

Dearest Friends and Supporters.

We've been working hard behind the scenes to get this off the ground and get these bands to Uganda. With that said I have some major... Read more

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Moving Forward

Dearest Supporters of this project...

I wanted to send all of you an update about where we're at moving forward with the making of this film and experience.

Obviously, none... Read more

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Project Update - Aug 12

Dearest Friends and Supporters,
I'm sure by now you've heard about the terrorist attack in Kampala, Uganda that happened just a little over 1 month ago.

It has deeply affected... Read more
Successfully raised $21,627 USD with 355 backers

VICTORY!!

WE DID IT!

We just crossed the $20k mark with 9 hours to go!!
I am so ecstatic and completely humbled by all of your support. The amount of money... Read more

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3 More $1000 Pledges Added!

I added 3 more of the pledges to receive:

All of the above along with a small personalized trip journal (made from an authentic Ugandan school notebook) SIGNED BY ALL... Read more

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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!! 24 hours to go!

Have I said it enough? You all are AMAZING.
In a 24 hour time period you've just about met the goal we set yesterday of raising $3K more!

The fundraising... Read more

2 Days LEFT!! 3rd Band Confirmed (tease)!!

Let's shoot for a big day tomorrow and set a goal of $3,000 raised! I'm going to continue to post on music blogs, popular YouTubes, friends' Facebook pages etc and... Read more

WEDNESDAY'S THE LAST DAY! 3 days to go! And we just passed $10K!

Hi Friends...
This weekend has been pretty amazing with all the support we've received. It's going to be a sprint to the finish but don't lose hope!

I've been speaking... Read more

4 DAYS TO GO !! Thank You Thank You!

Wow.. You guys are amazing!!

We've definitely seen a decent spike the last couple of days in donations. Whatever you're doing to get the word out PLEASE KEEP IT UP... Read more

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6 Day Update: Reduced Pledge Prices for Bigger Rewards - New Site Coming

Hi Friends..
We're still climbing! But have a long way to go.

In an effort to get some larger donations, I've decreased the $500 pledge to $300 and the $1000... Read more

7 Days Left... We're Going Strong

Hi Friends...
These last couple days have been great and since YEASAYER added we've seen a lot more pledges on the Kickstarter site.

We've only got 7 days left and... Read more

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8 Days To Go!! Pitchfork posts and Hillary Clinton Remarks

Hello All..
I've got more good news:

Not only did Pitchfork make note of Yeasayer adding to the trip (http://pitchfork.com/news/38048-yeasayer-to-join-polyphonic-spree-and-la-blogotheque-on-trip-to-uganda/)

But Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made her first public... Read more

2nd Band Announcement!! You're the first to hear!

Soooo.. we got approval earlier than expected..

I'm excited to announce that YEASAYER has confirmed to join us all on this adventure to Uganda!

Yeasayer have been huge supporters of... Read more

TEASE - 2nd Band Confirmed

Hi Friends..
Only 12 days left and we're going to be hitting it hard!!

We've confirmed the 2nd band but are awaiting approval to announce their presence!!! Sorry for the... Read more

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UPDATED REWARDS!!! - Plan your own Pocket Party, get signed albums/robes, etc!!

Hi Friends,
We have updated the site with some really great rewards! So get your friends together to raise some money to have your own Pocket Party or even special... Read more

Suggest Additional Prizes for Pledging

I want do something extra special to help encourage people to donate in the $100, $500 and $1000 range. Who better to ask than the people who have already caught... Read more

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WE'RE ON THE MOVE!!

Hello Everyone...
First off, thank you all so much for your support. I really believe in the power that music has to transcend cultural boundaries and inspire people into action.... Read more
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