Serious Request is a major charity event which takes place in the Netherlands every December. It sees a team of 3 DJs have themselves locked into a glass studio for a week, playing non-stop requests 24/7 to raise money for a good cause – each request being accompanied by a donation from the person making it.
In 2015, Serious Request is raising money for the International Red Cross to help give a better future to children and young people living in some of the world’s war zones. And the event restricted to the physical world.
For the last few years Dutch DJs with a foot in Second Life have been supporting Serious Request by playing tunes in-world in return for donations in Linden Dollars, and 2015 is no exception. Running through until Sunday, December 20th, Serious Request Second Life is now under way.
Taking place at a specially constructed event space in-world, Serious Request SL offers everyone a chance to enjoy great music across all genres and languages, dance, and pick-up special promotional items.
Above all, you can use your requests to help raise money for the International Red Cross in their efforts to provide support and assistance to children and young people trying to survive under the most extreme conditions in Syria, South Sudan, the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Donations can be made with requests at the event, or donations can be made through any of the distinctive orange donation boxes (shown right).
You can find out more on the Serious Request SL website, which includes a live running total of the amount raised, a stream of the event so you can listen while not logged-in to Second Life. If you prefer, you can use the website to obtain the iOS or Android app for Nieuwland FM, allowing you to listen to Serious Request while on the move.
Supported by a range of brands and content creators providing sponsorship, and featuring clubs and shops from across SL as active participants, Serious Request Second Life offers something for everyone.
So – why not go Dutch this week and help raise money for an international cause?
Related Links
- Serious Request event SLurl (Rated: Moderate)
- Serious Request of SL website
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