About Us

We are Anthems Against Abuse, a concert for Domestic Violence support and counseling in Nashville, Tennessee that will take place on June 9, 2024 at the legendary EXIT/IN. This event was conceptualized after our founder and fellow artist Daisy Sellas escaped an extremely abusive relationship. She has been working through her trauma and turning her attention towards helping others going through the same struggles. Because of the help she received, she rallied her friends and supporters to create this event. We want to make other victims of domestic violence aware that they are not alone and help is available. She saw the need for awareness about the options that survivors have for this all-too-common phenomenon, such as options for support during court cases, counseling, and housing options here in Nashville.  Our goal is to create a safe space to highlight and support various local resources for victims and share solidarity through songs and community shared by survivors.

The facts:

 A common misconception is that Domestic Violence is a rare occurrence, that many people do not know someone who has been affected, but the statistics say otherwise:

 

·      On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States

·      1 in 3 women have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner

·        Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of violent crime

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

·        Nearly 40% of women in Tennessee will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime, with cases in the tens of thousands each year

Source: The Tennessean

 

This event will take place on June 9th, 2024 at Exit In, from 4-10:30pm. In addition to a concert performed by survivors, we will have booths where counseling centers and other resources can share what they can do to help, as well as a silent auction to raise funds for local Domestic Violence charities and shelters during the show. Every cent we raise will be donated to charities and organizations such as:

 

• YWCA (Weaver Domestic Violence Center) 

• Mary Parrish Center

• Jean Crowe Advocacy Center

• Family Safety Center

• Begin Anew Madison’s Women’s Center

• The Hope Center

• TN Coalition to End Domestic Violence

• Safe Haven Safety Center

• Bridges Domestic Violence Center

• Nashville Rescue Mission 

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We are confident that this will be such an impactful night to make real change in Nashville and beyond for those affected by abuse. Click the donate link to help us get resources to those that need it, or submit to our contact form if you'd like to become a sponsor or volunteer!