Have you heard of the Global Ideas Bank? If not, we'd highly recommend taking a look. The GIB aims to promote creative ideas to solve problems in society. It’s a kind of think-tank that anyone can take part in. You submit ideas to the GIB, outlining the social problem, and then giving your solution. Other subscribers can then vote on the feasibility, originality and humour of your idea.

Last year, we submitted an idea in response to the Live 8 concerts. It scored Feasibility 50% Originality 40% Humour 13%.

The Problem:
Donating more money to developing nations.

The Social Invention:
Organise a Live Aid tribute event, with the very best tribute bands and artists. The event could travel to different cities throughout the year and be held in huge venues. Interest from the public be would high due to the fact there would be acts playing that people will never get to see again eg. The Beatles, Elvis, Jimi Hendrix etc. And because the event would be staged in large venues, it would be almost impossible to tell the difference between the tribute act and the real thing (unless you’re in the front row). The money from ticket sales would be donated to developing nations.

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