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'''Act IV: A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins''' or simply '''Act IV''' is the name of a tribute project organized by fans of [[The Smashing Pumpkins|The Smashing Pumpkins]], which was created on the heels of what was believed to be the band's final shows back in 2000. The aim of the organizers is to celebrate the band's music and past charity work, while promoting new music inspired by The Smashing Pumpkins. To this end, most of the artists involved in Act IV projects are not tribute bands per se. Most of them have their own original music, which they are encouraged to showcase. The artists who have submitted tracks and/or performed for Act IV projects are from a variety of musical backgrounds, and come from all over the world.<ref>{{cite web| title=About Act IV (FAQ) | publisher=Act IV site(act4.net)| url=http://www.act4.net | accessdate=2011-01-20}}</ref> | |||
Act IV's organizers have put together two Smashing Pumpkins tribute charity concerts at [[The Metro]] in Chicago during July 2001 and 2002, as well as various grassroots CD compilations. All profits, if any, from Act IV projects go to the [[W:Make-A-Wish Foundation|Make-A-Wish Foundation]] of Illinois. This tradition comes from The Smashing Pumpkins concert on July 7, 1998 in their hometown of Chicago, where they donated all the profits to Make-A-Wish during their [[Adore tour|''Adore'' charity tour]].<ref>{{cite web| title=About Act IV (FAQ) | publisher=Act IV site(act4.net)| url=http://www.act4.net | accessdate=2011-01-20}}</ref> | |||
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Act IV: A Tribute To The Smashing Pumpkins or simply Act IV is the name of a tribute project organized by fans of The Smashing Pumpkins, which was created on the heels of what was believed to be the band's final shows back in 2000. The aim of the organizers is to celebrate the band's music and past charity work, while promoting new music inspired by The Smashing Pumpkins. To this end, most of the artists involved in Act IV projects are not tribute bands per se. Most of them have their own original music, which they are encouraged to showcase. The artists who have submitted tracks and/or performed for Act IV projects are from a variety of musical backgrounds, and come from all over the world.[1]
Act IV's organizers have put together two Smashing Pumpkins tribute charity concerts at The Metro in Chicago during July 2001 and 2002, as well as various grassroots CD compilations. All profits, if any, from Act IV projects go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. This tradition comes from The Smashing Pumpkins concert on July 7, 1998 in their hometown of Chicago, where they donated all the profits to Make-A-Wish during their Adore charity tour.[2]
References
- ↑ "About Act IV (FAQ)". Act IV site(act4.net). Retrieved 2011-01-20.
- ↑ "About Act IV (FAQ)". Act IV site(act4.net). Retrieved 2011-01-20.