About Us

We are Anthems Against Abuse, a benefit concert to raise funds and awareness for survivors of sexual and domestic violence in Nashville, Tennessee. This year's event will take place on June 14, 2025 at the The Coliseum. Daisy Sellas and Brittany Bishop met at a show in 2022. Daisy had recently found the strength to leave an abusive relationship and Brittany was coming to terms with surviving sexual abuse. They bonded over their experiences and the complex healing journey that followed. They decided to turn their pain and use it for something good to help other survivors and educate women on the warning signs of a harmful situation through music and community. 

 

We want to make other victims of domestic violence aware that they are not alone and help is available. Daisy 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 14th, 2025 at The Coliseum, from 4-10:00pm. In addition to a concert performed by survivors and allies, we will resource tables from organizations in our community, a silent auction to raise funds for local Domestic Violence charities and shelters during the show. This year we are also excited to announce our women- owned small business market where women from our community will be selling their products. Every cent we raise will be donated to:

 

• YWCA (Weaver Domestic Violence Center) 

• Mary Parrish Center

• The Metro Office of Family Safety

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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!