Purpose
HeadCount aims to harness the energy of the music community into political participation. Its core belief is that music, expression and freedom are all intrinsically intertwined. Their community can trace its roots back to the 1960s counterculture, with a sense of higher purpose that can still be felt today. Many artists and fans have strong convictions and a deep personal belief in democracy. HeadCount created an organizational structure to channel those beliefs into action.
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—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749–1832)
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