Stephen Byrne

Founder What About Us, the anti-war protest musical

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

What does "Peace" mean to you?

We had the pleasure of having @AURORAmusic join us on The Bridge Podcast with @neil_mccormick when she dove deep into the meaning of peace, music, and liberation.

Click our BIO to Watch/Listen to the full podcast and subscribe 💙

#Aurora #Peace

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Today marks the Day of Prayer for the Church in China, observed on the liturgical memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Help of Christians, who is venerated with great devotion at the Shrine of Sheshan in Shanghai. Let us unite our prayers with those of Chinese Catholics, as a sign of our affection for them and their communion with the universal Church and the Successor of Peter.

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

Today is Earth Day 💚 To celebrate, we’re sharing a short video from our upcoming podcast interview with Chris Packham, naturalist, broadcaster and author, in conversation with journalist @Neil_McCormick

Created in collaboration with the Planetary Arts Movement and Humanity 1st.

[Ray Kinsella @ProfRayKinsella]

Proud of Pope Leo's stance on war +his response to Trump--and his Press Secretary's --arrogant rejection of criticism of the immorality of US/ Israel war

@Pontifex spoke Truth to Power. Truth and courage-not belligerent 'noise'-will prevail
@Casey5122dark
@diarmaidfleming

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Street art in the style of Banksy has appeared in Lviv’s Stryiskyi Park last month. First spotted by a local jogger, the piece was later shared by regional head Maksym Kozytskyi, who hinted it may be Banksy. The artist has not confirmed the work.

#TheBridgeMusic #Banksy #Art

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

I am deeply saddened by the news of the renewed conflict along the border between #Thailand and #Cambodia, which has claimed civilian lives and forced thousands of people to flee their homes. I express my closeness in prayer to these dear people, and I call on all sides to immediately cease fire and resume dialogue.

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

✨Bob Dylan’s Essentials✨

We’re dropping some serious tunes this Sunday evening! Songs by the great man himself (Dylan, of course), sung in all his gnarly glory – plus tracks by artists he’s inspired, including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, David Bowie, U2 and Nina Simone.

Neil McCormick, host of The Bridge Podcast and Chief Music Critic at The Telegraph, shares a new Dylan selection on his playlist Music, War & Peace, now streaming on Spotify.

👉 Link in bio

#TheBridgeMusic #BobDylan

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

International Day of Peace 🌍

Peace begins with connection. Every act of kindness, every moment of listening, every bridge we build brings us closer together.
Like music, harmony is found when voices unite.

Let our actions for peace sing louder than words!

#PeaceDay #ActNow #TheBridgeMusic

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

✨ Spotlight Band of the Week ✨
Hardwicke Circus, an English band from Carlisle in northern England, is taking center stage 🇬🇧🎶

They recently toured Ukraine, becoming the first British band to perform there since the war began. Their latest single “Hollow” (sneak peek in this video 👀) dropped last month, and it’s definitely one to add to your playlist!

Check them out and show some love 👉 @HardwickeCircus 

#HardwickeCircus #SpotlightBand #UKMusic #Ukraine #StandWithUkraine

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💙💛 We’re heading back to Ukraine on September 25th a convoy of 30 drivers, jeeps, ambulances and a minibus for a rehabilitation centre. The vehicle and medical supplies will be donated to Ukrainian communities, most in need of our support. However, we still have an urgent need for medicines, bandages, trauma & surgery supplies.

If you can help us source medical supplies, please contact: [email protected]

https://t.co/tAXQUQMFfe

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

How lovely is this? 🥹🤏 The world would be a pretty sad place without music!
At 92, Grandma got to meet her favourite band, the Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo, at the Liverpool Celebrates Festival 🤍

🎥: cherylclements

#TheBridgeMusic #MusicConnects #Liverpool

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Solidarity knows no age 🤍🙌 Protesters outside the Dáil (Ireland’s parliament) last week, completing a five-day hunger strike for peace in Gaza 🕊️

#TheBridgeMusic #Peace #Humanity #Dublin #Ireland #Protest #HungerStrike

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

My heart is close to all those who are suffering due to conflict and violence throughout the world. In particular, I pray for those affected by the clashes along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, especially displaced children and families. May the Prince of Peace inspire everyone to seek dialogue and reconciliation.

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

Limbonauts have a new single, End Times. It’s an apocalyptic voodoo reggae rock blues about the terrible times we are living through - just the thing to pick up your mood on a slow day. 

From @Limbonauts : It is made with love, and it would mean a lot to us if you gave it a spin. If we got to go ... let's go out grooving.

https://t.co/WIf42SlbpB

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

This evening, 56 years after the Apollo 11 moon landing, I spoke with the astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Together we shared the memory of a historic feat, a testimony to human ingenuity, and we reflected on the mystery and greatness of Creation.

[St. Padre Pio Quotes @PadrepioSaint]

† St. Padre Pio says:

“Pray,
hope,
and don't worry.”

[𝔊𝔯á𝔦𝔫𝔫𝔢 🕊️☘️ @GrainneMcD92925]

Our Lady Undoer of Knots, pray for us

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

✊🎶 This acoustic version of Through the Barricades hits even harder in today’s world. Gary Kemp’s stripped-down delivery makes every word count a timeless anthem for peace, resistance, and love across divides. 

#TheBridgeMusic #ProtestSongs #GaryKemp #ThroughTheBarricades #SongsThatMatter

[thebridge.music @music_thebridge]

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour is rewriting the rules of what protest music looks, sounds and like. In this electrifying performance of “Freedom”, Queen Bey unleashes a storm of soul, gospel, and raw Southern fire that’s as urgent as it is uplifting.

#CowboyCarter #Freedom #Beyonce #ProtestMusic #LivePerformance #AmericaBeBetter #thebridgemusic #musicunites

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