Free Live Concert & Environmental Exhibition | April 22, 2025
WHAT:
Join us in celebrating the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day and the 400th Anniversary of New York City with a dynamic free concert and sustainability exhibition in the heart of Times Square.
WHY:
Because the Earth—and New York City—deserve a party with purpose. This Earth Day, we unite to honor our planet, amplify environmental action, and celebrate the good being done for Mother Earth in NYC and beyond.
WHO:
Presented by Good News Corporation (nonprofit) and OMMM, in collaboration with EarthDay.org and their global campaign “Our Power, Our Planet”—which inspires over 1 billion participants annually.
Featured guests include:
- Jarvis Smith, sustainability pioneer
- Antonique Smith, Grammy-nominated artist, environmental activist, and ambassador for EarthDay.org
- AY Young, UN Global Ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals
- OMMM’s “Love Your Mother” 2+ Hour Special Performance
- Virtual appearancesfrom global peace and planet champions: Ringo Starr, Jane Goodall, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder, and Shakira (for UNICEF)
- Participation from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP)and the Equator Initiative, both advancing global sustainability and Indigenous-led climate solutions
Hosted by Reverend Paul Sladkus, Founder of Good News Corporation and producer of Earth Day Times Square, International Day of Peace, and Climate Week Kickoff events.
Also joining:
- Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine
- NYC Commissioners from DOT(announcing Car-Free Earth Day on April 26), DCAS (Solar Schools Initiative/Fleets), and in cooperation with NY Parks, SAPO, Times Square Alliance, and Faith-Based communities
- Special guests to be announced
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Free & open to the public
WHERE:
Times Square Pedestrian Plaza
Between 46th & 47th Streets, along 7th Avenue
DONORS & SUPPORTERS:
Grateful thanks to: Good News Corporation, OMMM, Valley Bank, Swift Rails, American Oriental Arts Foundation, Hugg A Planet, and more to come.
BROADCAST LIVE ON:
📺 YouTube.com/GoodNewsBroadcast
🌍 EarthDay.org
📣 We Don’t Have Time
🔁 Rebroadcast via UNIFY.org, MNN, and more
CONTACT (Press & Interviews):
Paul Sladkus | paul.sladkus1@gmail.com | 212-647-1212
This is an upbeat, unifying Earth Day celebration. We’re all in this together—let’s do good for Mother Earth.
