Hozier supports NZ charity

Hozier, the Grammy-nominated artist behind the hit single Take Me To Church, is soon to release music video highlighting the issue of domestic violence.
 
Irish-born Hozier is releasing the Cherry Wine video on Valentine’s Day (February 14) with all proceeds from New Zealand sales donated to domestic abuse specialist charity Shine.
 
The video stars two-time Oscar nominee Saorise Ronan in a moving portrayal of a woman dealing with living in a physically abusive relationship.
 
Shine provides a national domestic abuse Helpline (0508-744-633) and a range of other services aimed at helping adult and child victims of domestic abuse to get safe and stay safe. The organisation also aims to motivate people who have been abusive to their partners and families to change their behaviour.
 
Shine is one of the charities internationally that will benefit from the proceeds of Cherry Wine.
 
Shine executive director Jane Drumm is thrilled that Hozier is raising awareness for an issue that is so destructive in New Zealand.


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“Domestic abuse is at epidemic levels in New Zealand, with NZ Police attending an incident every five minutes.
 
“We are incredibly grateful that Hozier has chosen to raise awareness about domestic violence as well as donate proceeds from his single to Shine.”
 
Ms Drumm says the release of the video comes at a key time for Shine as it gathers support for its annual fundraiser Orange Friday on March 11.
 
In addition to purchasing Cherry Wine on iTunes, Shine asks New Zealanders to be part of the solution to domestic abuse by getting their friends, workplace, school or club to participate in Orange Friday and fundraise for Shine.
 
More details on Orange Friday here: www.orangefriday.org.nz