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Peace On Your Plate
Video Released Dec 2 / Song Dec 13 2019
Vegan band record at Abbey Rd Studios and tour the country in quest for Christmas No. 1
Local musician, Ian Haywood, in bid to get first vegan Xmas number one.
Keyboards and vocalist Ian Haywood has joined forces with other vegan musicians in a bid to achieve the first vegan number one at Xmas. The collective of talented musicians have together formed the band Peace on Your Plate and are currently touring events around the UK in a bid to drum up support for their single of the same name penned by singer songwriters Gavin Chappell Bates and Giles Bryant.

Ian, who has also released his own Xmas single, City Story, for the homeless this year and plays in his own right at regular events around Essex is positive about the groups chances of securing the coveted top spot. 

‘With the recent massive growth in veganism it seems the time is right so we are channelling all our positive vegan energy into the project. We are seeking out celebrities to get involved and are getting great support from vegan organisations who open up a wealth of publicity opportunities.’

Of course we can’t forget the message that the group are bringing. He says ‘A vegan diet is so healthy for you, helps with looking after the planet and saves an immeasurable amount of animal suffering.’

Not only do the group hope to get their festive message into the mainstream but they are also donating all proceeds to animal charities and local animal sanctuary Tower Hill Stables run by the amazing Fiona Oakes.

Ian’s last word on the matter, ‘There are some great alternatives to meat and dairy in the shops these days so put peace on your plate this Christmas and if you would like to continue then look up veganuary on line for tips and guidance.’

​The single which was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios in London will be released as a worldwide exclusive on the Viva podcast on Dec 1st and then globally on radio and as a video on Dec 2nd. On Friday the 13th December it will be available to download and stream in time to gather momentum for the hopeful Xmas number one.
‘Peace On Your Plate’ is a song being released this Christmas with the aim of spreading a message of peace and positivity, whilst raising money for animal / vegan charities. 

The song, written by Gavin Chappell-Bates and Giles Bryant, is now on tour with a fantastic plant-based backing band that includes pianist Ian Haywood, guitarist Dietmar Kennard and the ‘veganettes’ backing singers.  The band are playing at events around the country, including headlining the UK’s biggest vegan festival, Vegfest.  

The song was recorded at Abbey Rd Studios by Paul Pritchard, who has worked with some of the top names in music.  It features powerful lyrics, beautiful harmonies, a brass section and it’s guaranteed to get you singing along by the joyful climax.

As more and more people move towards a plant-based diet, Peace On Your Plate is tapping into the momentum of the vegan movement.  The first video featuring a demo of the song has gone viral on-line.

The song has a very simple message asking everyone around the world to ‘put peace on your plate this Christmas Day’.  It has been a long time since an actual Christmas song was number one at Christmas time – the revamped Band Aid 20 in 2004.  Now is the time to change that, celebrating the messages of Christmas – peace, love and good will to all.

The song will be released as a world-wide exclusive on the Viva! podcast on Dec 1st, and then globally on radio and as a music video on Dec 2nd.  On Friday 13th December it will be available to download and stream in time to gather momentum for the hopeful Christmas No.1.  Could it be that 2018 saw a song about sausage rolls crowned No 1, and for 2019 it reflects the rise of the vegans?

All profits will support two amazing charities – Viva! Europe’s largest vegan campaigning charity, and Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary, run by Fiona Oakes, a world record marathon and endurance runner.

“I’m proud to support Peace On Your Plate for so many reasons but first and foremost for the animals that will benefit from this amazing initiative. We are what we eat and if we do not consume the product of violence, exploitation and death we will not promote and perpetuate this behaviour in our own actions. Peace On Your Plate leads to peace in your heart, mind and soul!” 
Fiona Oakes, Tower Hill Stables

"We are thrilled to support Peace On Your Plate. The intensive farming industry goes against everything that Christmas represents. Christmas should be a season of peace and goodwill and that's exactly what Peace On Your Plate hopes to achieve. Support this song and sing it loud and proud — help extend our compassion to all creatures this Christmas."
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For further information on the project visit:
www.peaceonyourplate.co.uk 
facebook.com/peaceonyourplateuk
instagram.com/peaceonyourplate19
soundcloud.com/peaceonyourplate​

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