Artists for Grenfell

[Werewolf]

Doesn't the insurance of the building's owners cover such things as fire and injury to tenants?

It'll likely only cover the cost of the building and public liabilities, not the contents and probably not much in the way of injury/death coverage (if any).

Usually contents and life cover are left to the tenants although they may be able to sue if it's shown the building owner was negligent (so several years down the line).

Even if it covers more it could be months/years before it's paid out if there is any question of blame.

 

[Deleted member 66701]

Envy of what or whom pray tell?

That another social group is getting something that your social group isn't.

 

[Deleted member 66701]

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[albert]

Shocking. Where is the charity song for the 200,000+ innocent Iraqi people we illegally killed in the illegal Iraq war? Where's the charity single for all the flooding victims in Cumbria?

Simon Cowell could have just donated the money himself instead of this charity single, but alas, this is just another artist self promotion charity song for something in the spotlight now.

 

[Rroff]

I have a deep cynicism of it but I do acknowledge that of late a lot more artists/stars have involved themselves in highlighting or getting the ball rolling on a lot of this charitable stuff that previously very few would have involved themselves with or at best lent their name in a very hands off fashion so that isn't a bad thing in itself.

 

[Schlong&Stable]

Shocking. Where is the charity song for the 200,000+ innocent Iraqi people we illegally killed in the illegal Iraq war?

The allied forces did not kill 200,000 people. The overwhelming majority of deaths were sectarian.

 

[albert]

The allied forces did not kill 200,000 people. The overwhelming majority of deaths were sectarian.

Are you related to Tony Blair?

 

[dowie]

Well some faceless councillors and aldermen in the City of London managed to put together 10 million of their borough/City's funds, negotiate a deal and purchase luxury flats for over half the households affected here. I wonder if the proceeds of this single could raise a similar amount and perhaps get more property for the rest.

Though yes the artists and producer here could probably fund such a thing from their personal wealth if desired. But whatever, if they manage to raise the money then who cares. It isn't like Corbyn, The Queen etc.. aren't also partly benefiting from positive publicity here.

 

[Chris Wilson]

That another social group is getting something that your social group isn't.

Remarkable as it sounds I am not at all envious of people being incinerated to carbon in a high rise, no, should I be?

 

[dowie]

That another social group is getting something that your social group isn't.

I don't think either people affected by floods or people form this tower all fall within one 'social group' - they seem to be from rather diverse ones from Syrian refugees with very little though to people who could afford to pay 400k+ for an ex local authority flat to young people happy to pay £1700(I think ?) a month in rent etc..

 

[arknor]

seems like they can scrap the single now

Grenfell Tower families to be rehoused in 68 apartments in luxury development
Families will be able to move into Kensington Row complex, where homes are on sale starting at £1.6m, from next month
The complex includes a 24-hour concierge, swimming pool, sauna and spa and private cinema.

It is not yet clear if the Grenfell residents will have access to the facilities, which are normally not included for those in affordable housing.

 

[Brizzles]

seems like they can scrap the single now

I hope that will be changed to temporary housing, or I see a simple, yet drastic, house moving scheme happening.

 

[Shelster]

Just read that Cowell is donating 100k of his own cash

So then.....which member is Cowell ????

 

[dowie]

Just read that Cowell is donating 100k of his own cash

So then.....which member is Cowell ????

Scorza

 

[Rroff]

Just read that Cowell is donating 100k of his own cash

So then.....which member is Cowell ????

Now that would be an interesting question.

 

[FoxEye]

That another social group is getting something that your social group isn't.

That is one of the most ridiculous things I've seen posted here

 

[Vonhelmet]

Whinge whinge whinge.

 

[Deleted member 66701]

That is one of the most ridiculous things I've seen posted here

Then I suggest you check more of my old posts!

 

[Dis86]

Must admit - things like this are generally a bit tedious to me however people having a go for not being charitable etc. I know one or two of the folks involved are very charitable but don't make a big deal out of it. Stormzy for example - his music and scene totally not my cup of tea but from a couple of folks I know that know of him on a personal level have told me of some of the things he's done and he sounds like a really generous guy.

 

[mmj_uk]

I think they should create something original rather than just hijacking a classic, otherwise why not just release the original as a dedication.