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Raise concerns with the French Government regards concert on Sword beach
Closed
167 signatures
What the petition asks
Prevent / reconsider "The International Concert for Freedom" being on held on Sword beach in Normandy; A recognised scene of Battle on D-Day 1944. A location where veterans / families return to pay respects, the remains of former veterans (Ashes) are laid and where the fallen remain.
On the 6th June 2019, the 75th commemorations of the Normandy landings. It is proposed by the Ouistreham commune , the Calvados department in Normandy with the organisers of "The International Concert for Freedom" to hold a concert under the guise of a commemorative event. On the beaches designated Sword beach on D-Day. The organisers predict 1 million guests. This petition is to prevent the concert been held on this sensitive area /scene of battle and reconsider its location.
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jan 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
167
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Jul 2018
Closed
6 Jan 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.