Protest anthems are songs that capture the spirit of activism, addressing people and politics. These anthems have played a big role in inspiring and mobilising people towards change throughout history.
S.O.S From the Kids are a group of young people who love singing and want to protect the planet. You may have heard them when they got to the semi-final on Britain’s Got Talent 2020.
They write and sing songs as environmental activism and have let us borrow one of their songs for the Climate Action Countdown.
Use the lyrics and sheet music in the resource pack.
Share your performance with us
Don’t forget to share with us on social media using #ClimateActionCountdown
If you don’t want to learn the song, you could search for some protest songs. We’ve put one or two suggestions below, but you can find your own.
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Get Up, Stand Up (1973)
Joni Mitchell – Big Yellow Taxi (1970)
Aretha Franklin – Respect (1967)
Tracy Chapman – Talkin’ About A Revolution (1988)
What do you think the songs are about? Why do you think this was important at the time?
If you’d like to hear more music from eco choir S.O.S From the Kids click here.
