# Updated Global Peace Anthems 'We are the World 25' for Haiti Debuts at Olympics Opening Ceremonies By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-02-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-the-world-25-olympics-opening-ceremony References: [gather](http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978045080) & [usmagazine](http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/photos/we-are-the-world-201022/6686) It seems like a lifetime ago when Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson were a part of the ‘We Are the World’ ensemble; in 2010, the ‘We Are the World 25’ for Haiti debuted during the Olympics Opening Ceremony. It’s an appropriate time for such a debut, as the world was tuned in to watch the Olympics, and an autotuned Lil’ Wayne, [crew of rappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-relief-music-festival), Justin Bieber, and Pink provided a current pop-culture update for the 2010 recording. See the official video for ‘We Are the World 25’ for Haiti that debuted during the Olympics Opening Ceremony above. Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autotuned Music:** The use of autotune technology in music production is disrupting the traditional recording process, allowing for unique sound effects and vocal enhancements. - **Global Anthem Collaborations:** The trend of creating updated versions of global anthems with a star-studded ensemble is creating new opportunities for cross-cultural collaborations and spreading messages of peace and unity. - **Music as a Platform for Activism:** The use of music as a medium for addressing social issues and raising awareness is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can engage a wide audience and spark conversations. ### Where This Applies - **Music Production:** The music production industry can explore and embrace autotune technology to push the boundaries of sound and provide a contemporary touch to recordings. - **Entertainment Events:** The entertainment events industry can leverage global anthem collaborations as a way to attract attention and create memorable moments during high-profile events such as Olympics Opening Ceremonies. - **Social Activism:** The social activism sector can harness the power of music to amplify their message and reach a larger audience, using it as a tool for social change and advocacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whole-new-sound.md) - [Branded Global Music Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-music-program.md) - [Charity Organization Rebrands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humane-world-for-animals.md) - [Pancake House Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-for-the-weekend.md) - [Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacolas-summer-olympics-campaign.md) - [Rock Band-Supporting Soccer Leagues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uefa-champions-league.md) - [Milestone-Honoring Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-music-video.md) - [Displaced Families Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-foundation.md) - [Rapper-Hosted Live Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-wayne-1.md)