Hard Rock International Announces Collaboration with Clean the World

Hard Rock’s motto of “Save the Planet” rings true as currently participating properties begin efforts to recycle hygiene products for worldwide distribution Hard Rock International announces an impact collaboration with Clean the World (CTW), a leader in global health dedicated to WASH (water, sanitization, and hygiene) and global sustainability. The brand continues to live up…

Hard Rock International Increases Relief Efforts To Help Victims of Hurricane Michael

Seminole Gaming director of brand marketing Britta Kelley hands a wrapped case of bottled water to Kellie Brown, manager of global philanthropy for Hard Rock International and Keith Glennon, advertising manager for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood. 7200 bottles of water donated by Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International were trucked to the…

HARD ROCK INTERNATIONAL GOES PINK WORLDWIDE THIS OCTOBER

19th Annual PINKTOBER® Campaign Raises Global Awareness and Funds for Breast Cancer Research HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Sept. 14, 2018 – Hard Rock International is going PINK for the brand’s 19th Annual PINKTOBER® campaign. Starting in September and continuing throughout October, guests are invited to join the fight against breast cancer at Hard Rock Cafes, Hotels and…

Hard Rock Heals grant recipient works with Major Music Artist

Hard Rock Heals Foundation grant recipient, Atlanta Music Project, recently teamed up with rap legend, T.I. to record three songs for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Founded in 2010, the Atlanta Music Project provides intensive, tuition-free music education to under-served youth. The mission and work of Atlanta Music Project is dear to Hard Rock Heals Foundation and…

Using Music to Help a Community Rebuild

When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas late 2017, Scarborough Elementary School was among its victims. The school lost everything as a result – not only their physical building, but all musical instruments and learning materials. When the Hard Rock Heals Foundation began raise funds for hurricane relief efforts via Hard Rock Cafes nationwide, it was important that music be…

A homeless violinist and how he sparked a change on Skid Row

If you’ve  ever seen “The Soloist,” starring Jamie Foxx, you are already familiar with Nathaniel Ayers’s story. The 2009 film was based on the life of Ayers, a Julliard-educated musician who has struggled with schizophrenia and homelessness throughout his life.  After a chance meeting with Los Angeles Times columnist, Steve Lopez, Ayers was introduced to…

Echosmith Set to Launch Pinktober at Hard Rock Cafe New York!

PINKTOBER Ambassador Echosmith is kicking off this year’s PINKTOBER with a free performance and meet and greet at Hard Rock Cafe New York! They will be performing an acoustic set, meeting fans, and signing copies of their album TALKING DREAMS. Times Square will be rocked with the indie rock and ’80s dance-rock-influenced goodness of Echosmith…

YOKO ONO LENNON JOINS HARD ROCK AND WHYHUNGER TO “IMAGINE” A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER

Orlando, Fla., November 5, 2014 – In his iconic song “IMAGINE,” John Lennon asked us all to picture a world free from hunger. In support of that mission, Yoko Ono Lennon joins Hard Rock International and WhyHunger for the seventh year of the IMAGINE THERE’S NO HUNGER campaign, which aims to turn John Lennon’s dream…

Yoko Ono Presents Hamish Dodds with Spirit of Excellence Award for Hard Rock International at T.J. Martell Foundation New York Honors Gala

New York, New York – (October 21, 2014) – The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research has announced legendary music icon Yoko Ono Lennon as the presenter for the Spirit of Excellence Award which will be awarded to Hard Rock International.  The award will be accepted by Hamish Dodds, CEO of Hard…

Hard Rock Cafe Partners with the National Park Foundation to Launch Pin Series

ORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2014 – Historic landmarks, cultural treasures and 84 million acres of spectacular scenery are making their way to Hard Rock locations across the United States! This May, Hard Rock International is honored to partner with the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks, to launch the brand’s limited-edition…