Free, Free, Free! September 8, 2009

Posted by Elizabeth Barturen at September 8, 2009 2:46 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack

Have you won free peta2 swag yet?

Maybe it's because you don't know just how much free stuff we're giving away right this second on peta2.com. Hint: it's a lot.

School's starting up again and that means more papers, speeches, and tedious research (ugh!), so I'm going to save you some much-needed time and do the work for you. I'm making it so ridiculously easy for you by listing them all here that you won't have an excuse not to enter! What do you have to lose? It's as easy as the click of a button!

• Are you into fashion? Then enter to win these stylish vegan olsenHause shoes from their 2009 collection.
• Like games? Check out our contest to win a Nintendo DS Lite!

If those two don't excite you, than what about these band giveaways?

• You can win a Bayside prize pack featuring an Atticus T-Shirt designed by Bayside's Anthony Raneri and a copy of Live at the Bayside Social Club!
• How about signed CDs from I Set My Friends on Fire?
• Maybe you'd be interested in a Silverstein (peta2 and Silverstein are bffs) prize pack featuring a signed album (colored vinyl or CD), a signed poster, and a T-shirt!
• Are you a metal fan? Then you might enjoy a copy of Lullabies for the Dormant Mind and a signed poster from the Agonist.
• OK, and who doesn't love The Used? We sure do, and that's why we're giving away a signed copy of their new album Artwork!
• Lastly, everyone knows how amazing Fridays are and we like to think that our Free Stuff Friday contests are icing on the cake (vegan, of course), so check back every Friday for the latest prizes! This week, you can win a pair of tickets to the movie premiere of Warped Tour's 15th Anniversary Celebration!

Whew! When I said there were a lot of these, I really meant it! So what are you waiting for? Enter today!

Win The Used's New CD "Artwork" ... Signed! September 1, 2009

Posted by Shannon Phillips at September 1, 2009 9:46 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 101 ) | TrackBack

Some say that the third time's a charm, but it seems like it's the fourth for our friends The Used! With their fourth studio album Artwork generating buzz and positive reviews in just about every alternative music magazine, the band has just released what many are saying is the best album of their career thus far. After seeing the video for the first single "Blood On My Hands," I'm inclined to agree!

Freschwill / CC

While we here at peta2 are all loving the new album, we also love that The Used have never shyed away from speaking up for animals. Whether it's Bert, Jeph, and Quinn signing a letter to the CEO of Wet Seal about their use of fur (we won that campaign, thank you very much!) or Jeph giving the low-down on KFC, members of The Used are always ready to speak up for those who can't speak themselves.

To celebrate the release of The Used's new album, we want to give you the chance to win a copy of Artwork signed by the entire band. You heard me ... signed! For your chance to win a copy of Artwork signed by the band, please comment with your favorite memory of The Used. It can be a concert memory, a memory you have involving a song ... anything! Five winners will be chosen at random. Entries must be received by September 15, and winner will be notified by September 29.

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Howdy St. Louis! Have You Ever Been To The Pageant!? August 28, 2009

Posted by Cody Ammerman at August 28, 2009 10:48 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack

Usually most of us dream about traveling in/with a band sometime in our life, right? Since I've been involved with peta2 I've had the opportunity to do just that (check out the different jobs available here at PETA)! I've been on tours that featured artists/bands Bayside, Chiodos, The Cool Kids, Comeback Kid, hellogoodbye, Silverstein, and many more (not to brag). Along with touring you get to meet some awesome people and stop at some awesome venues. One of my personal favorite venues happens to be in St. Louis, The Pageant.

The Pageant has an amazing set up, is in a great area, there are always awesome bands playing, and I can't forget about the amazing staff! The venue has hosted quite a few non-profit organizations in the past and peta2 is happy to be one of them. The last time I was in St. Louis I popped by a show that peta2's friends in Never Shout Never were playing at The Pageant and I had the chance to spread the word about how Meat's Not Green—remember, eating meat is like driving a whole fleet of SUVs around the block every time you sit down for dinner.

If you're on the Street Team and live in/near St. Louis and would like to help in the future drop us a line at peta2@peta2.com! Also, The Pageant will be hosting the upcoming Hanson and hellogoodbye, Brand New, The Used, Ludo, Cobra Starship, AFI, and many more shows, so make sure you check them out if you're around!

Do YOU Want To Tour?! March 17, 2009

Posted by Cody Ammerman at March 17, 2009 4:26 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 3 ) | TrackBack

Howdy to all!

My name is Cody and I am the Youth Outreach Coordinator for peta2. Before I landed the job that I have now I was a tour contractor for a little over a year, which was one of the best experiences that I've ever had! I have been on tours including the Taste of Chaos tours in 2007 and 2008, Hellogoodbye, the Van's Warped Tour, the peta2 Not Nugget Tour featuring Silverstein, the Get A Life Tour (The Used) and more.

On top of the touring that I've done, I had the opportunity to table a few hip-hop events (one had Lil Wayne, The Game, Ice Cube and Chris Brown), a number of college conventions, music festivals, and more. As you can see, I was able to travel all over the US and Canada, eat some amazing vegan food, and most importantly, speak up for animals.

If you're ready to travel and help animals by getting animal rights info to people and having them sign peta2 petitions, then I highly encourage you to apply!

Click here for instructions on applying. You must be a careful driver with a valid U.S. driver's license and at least three years' clean driving record. And you have to be at least 21 or older. If you're not old enough to tour, don't fret! We have the Street Team for you!

-Cody

Get A Life, Nicole! April 4, 2008

Posted by Nicole at April 4, 2008 12:13 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 22 ) | TrackBack

Hello all my lovelies! So I am not at all ashamed to admit that I occasionally become obsessed with certain bands. I truly believe we all do and it's completely and utterly healthy. (That doesn't at all sound as though I'm trying to justify anything, now does it?!) So anyway, some bands come and go, but there are a handful that always and will ALWAYS remain in Nicole's Top Five.

Here we go, kids! Get excited!! In no particular order we have:

5. Nightmare of You
4. Bright Eyes
3. Panic At The Disco
2. Taking Back Sunday
1. The Used

So because of my love for The Used (not to mention my love for Jepha's veg ways!), I'm in luck because the guys are currently out on the Get A Life Tour and are coming my way!! And two guesses as to who else is out on the tour. Okay people, it really shouldn't take two guesses considering it's been mentioned in a number of previous blogs this week! It's us !

So, like me, be sure to head out to a show! If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of me singing "Bulimic" at the top of my freakin' lungs, trying desperately to keep up with Bert! While you're there, make sure you stop by and say "hey" to Cody and the gang. And if you haven't already, sign our 'Fur Is Dead' petition, but of course.

To help you in your travels, I've conveniently attached the tour dates for the next week. You have no excuse not to get there. Now go!



Comment below and let me know your top five bands. One disclaimer: if your list doesn't include anyone from my top five, don't bother commenting. Haha! Just kidding!!

Bye bye.
nicole

Rockstar Get A Life Tour Is Alive And Well! April 3, 2008

Posted by Pulin Modi at April 3, 2008 3:53 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 1 ) | TrackBack

Howdy folks! Last night was the first night of the tour and it was a splendid good night. The event was FREE and quite a few folks took advantage.

The bands on the tour include: The Used, Straylight Run, Army Of Me, Street Drum Corps, and new friends Lights Resolve.

We're continuing to talk to folks about being 1 of 100,000 strong against fur and last night alone we spoke with over 1,000 people who wanted to help! Pretty amazing, thanks Las Cruces, NM!

That about wraps up the first date of the Get A Life Tour, and we got quite a few more dates coming! Here are some upcoming ones:

4/3 Pueblo, CO
4/5 Columbia, MO
4/6 Champaign, IL
4/7 Columbus, OH
4/9 Rochester, NY
4/11 Worcester, MA

Feel free to use the fun you have bottled in you and come out to one of the tour dates (or multiple if you're that much fun)!

Hearts and farts,
Cody and Robyn

Get A Life Tour Starts Tomorrow April 1, 2008

Posted by Pulin Modi at April 1, 2008 12:30 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 0 ) | TrackBack

Hey everyone. Just wanted to remind you all that the Rockstar Get A Life Tour starts tomorrow, April 2 hitting up college campuses across the county! No foolin' on this one.

The peta2 crew will be at many of the shows, and we’re definitely down for some help if you’re going to the shows. Email peta2@peta2.com if you're interested in helping out, ok? And either way, stop by the table and help us get some signatures on the 100,000 Strong Against Fur Petition.

Each show on this tour is sure to be a good time with headliners, The Used, as well as openers including Street Drum Corps, Straylight Run, Army of Me, and Lights Resolve.

The shows aren't exclusively for college students, so everyone should check it out. More details are at GetALifeTour.com.

See you there and don't forget to come and help out!

Here are the upcoming shows for the week:
4/2 Las Cruces, NM @ NMSU Recreation Center
4/3 Pueblo, CO @ Massari Arena
4/5 Columbia, MO @ Hearnes Center Field House
4/6 Champaign, IL @ Foellinger Auditorium

-Pulin

peta2 UK On the Road With Taste of Chaos November 15, 2007

Posted by Marta at November 15, 2007 11:46 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 16 ) | TrackBack

Here's a special guest blog from Martin with peta2 UK!

Well it's that time again where I pack my bags and get out there and spread the word of animal rights. This time I am out on the Taste of Chaos tour. Yeah that's right—I get to see The Used, Rise Against and Aiden every night. I love getting out there on the road tabling and meeting all you guys and more importantly getting to talk to the people who I haven't met in the past. That for me is the buzz where you get to talk to a person who has never been exposed to the cruelty that is in their diet.

Check out the dates below and if you are coming out make sure you come to the peta2 stand and say hi.

19th November - Portsmouth, Guildhall
21st November - Birmingham Academy
22nd November - Newport Centre
23rd November - Newcastle Academy
24th November - Glasgow Academy
25th November - Leeds University
27th November - Manchester Apollo
28th November - London, Brixton Academy

See you there.

Martin