Jacob Collier and Aurora Raise Awareness for Ocean Protection

Recently, Jacob Collier and Swedish alt-pop sensation Aurora took an extraordinary journey to the Arctic to perform among the glaciers. This unique collaboration aims to spotlight the pressing issues of ocean Conservation and Climate change.

In a newly released video, the two artists combine their talents to create a mash-up featuring Collier’s “A Rock Somewhere” from his 2024 album Djesse Vol. 4 and Aurora’s poignant 2019 track “The Seed.” The performance serves as a call to action for environmental awareness.

Source: Jacob Collier/Youtube

Collier expressed his excitement about this one-of-a-kind experience, stating, “The moment I heard about an opportunity to jump aboard one of the legendary Greenpeace ships, head to Arctic waters, and sing a song with one of my favorite artists next to a mighty glacier, I knew I was signing up for something special.” He reflected on the impact of the trip, noting, “What I hadn’t foreseen was quite how transformative and moving the experience would be, and how much it would teach me – musically, energetically and environmentally.” Collier highlighted the stark reality of the Arctic’s fragility, adding, “We’ve lost two thirds of all the Arctic summer ice in the last forty years. It’s a shadow of its former self – yet it’s not too late for us to help.”

Echoing Collier’s sentiments, Aurora emphasized the collective responsibility of humanity toward the planet. She stated, “We compete with each other as nations but we forget the one thing we all have in common. If we keep interfering with the few untouched areas of this Earth, there will be no future. We have to stop deep sea mining. I hope our Prime Minister and the other world leaders will do what is right. Not for them, but for the children of the children.”

Greenpeace has rallied Support for ocean protection, reporting that millions have signed their petition advocating for these crucial changes. Currently, 32 countries are backing a moratorium or ban on deep sea mining in the international seabed, an area that encompasses over half of our planet. Additionally, 58 major electric vehicle and technology companies, including industry giants like Google, Samsung, Apple, Volvo, and BMW, have publicly committed to avoiding minerals sourced from deep-sea mining.

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