ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
One recent Sunday afternoon in June, musicians were issued a summons for playing music at Strawberry Fields, Central Park, New York City.
This was not the first time it happened. On several other occasions, musicians were fined for playing the music of John Lennon and The Beatles, while visitors from all over the world were listening and enjoying the music at Strawberry Fields, the place dedicated to John Lennon, one of the greatest musicians of our time.
The fines range from $50 to $200, which is a heavy burden for most musicians, and an unreasonable penalty for persons who are only playing music, not committing crimes.
We understand that the Central Park Conservancy, NYC Parks Dept. and NYPD are just doing their jobs. Strawberry Fields is currently designated as "Quiet Zone" where musical instruments are prohibited, along with radios, running, rollerblading, and bike riding.
We feel that playing music at Strawberry Fields during reasonable hours, at reasonable volume, is not only harmless, but actually spreads love and joy among people. The "Imagine" mosaic is one of the top tourist attractions in NYC. Whether they are visitors just strolling through Central Park or John Lennon fans from around the world making a pilgrimage to Strawberry Fields, people have been touched by the music at Strawberry Fields. Visitors listen, sing along, their children dancing at their feet, and it becomes a very special part of their visit to New York City.
We are asking Mayor Bloomberg, NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Central Conservancy and Ms. Yoko Ono: Please allow the music of John Lennon & The Beatles at Strawberry Fields during reasonable hours on the weekends by reconsidering the "Quiet Zone" rule and introducing a "Quiet Zone Time".
If you feel the same way, please sign the petition. Please tell your family and friends about this petition. People throughout the United States and around the world can sign our online petition here at The Petition Site.
Love and Peace,
Musicians and Friends who love John Lennon & The Beatles
July 2009
This petition calls for the reconsideration the "Quiet Zone" rule at Strawberry Fields, Central Park in New York City.
We love music of John Lennon & The Beatles, and we love listening their music at Strawberry Fields, the place dedicated to one of the greatest musicians of our time, John Lennon.
We, the undersigned, feel that the "Quiet Zone" rule at Strawberry Fields should be reconsidered, allowing musicians to play there during reasonable hours on the weekends.
