Adam Met at First Parish Church

Harvard Book Store welcomes Adam Met— member of the multi-platinum band AJR, climate advocate, and educator—for an unforgettable evening celebrating his debut book, Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World. This unique event blends engaging conversations, literary insights, special guests, and musical analyses, offering a multifaceted exploration of how fan-building tactics from the music industry can be harnessed to drive social change. Dive into lively discussions, participate in interactive trivia, and discover practical strategies for making a tangible impact on the world. Each ticket includes a copy of Amplify, ensuring you leave not only inspired but also equipped with the tools to amplify your own advocacy. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Adam in a setting that promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining

Tickets include admission for one and one hardcover copy of Amplify pre-signed by the author. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 18th at 10am ET.

Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event.

A blueprint for boosting activism and building support for the causes you care about using fan-building tactics from the music industry and featuring the voices of today’s most passionate change-makers, from the bassist for AJR and founder of Planet Reimagined.

From stadium acts to indie singer-songwriters, musicians have pioneered ways of sparking passion, building awareness, and catalyzing engagement. Now imagine if social movements—from the fight to protect the planet to campaigns promoting global health or LGBTQIA+ rights—had the same fervent support as your favorite artists.

Adam Met, climate advocate, educator, and member of the multiplatinum band AJR, gained firsthand experience growing an audience from the ground up as the band progressed from playing in living rooms to selling out arenas. With award-winning journalist Heather Landy, Met shows how to apply fan-building strategies to social movements in exciting, inventive ways. Amplify is a playbook for developing passionate supporters (i.e., fans) utilizing the art and science of engagement, collaboration, and authentic connection, with tactics that will inspire people to carry your message to the world and spur others to act.

Amplify’s innovative tool kit will help you find your voice and maximize your impact in the world of social progress to create the change you want to see.

This movement-building manifesto includes cutting-edge research and strategies from today’s most effective organizers, engagers, and thinkers, including extensive interviews with:

• Adam Grant (Wharton professor) on embracing disagreement within a movement.
• Christiana Figueres (Paris Climate Agreement architect) on finding a path to solutions.
• Andrew Yang (former U.S. presidential candidate) on becoming the front person for your ideas.
• David Hogg (March for Our Lives co-founder) on the challenges in building a youth-led movement.
• Sue Doster (NYC Pride co-chair) on keeping movements nimble and relevant.
• Glenn Beck (conservative commentator) on finding common ground.
• Jim Gaffigan (comedian) on setting and achieving goals.
• Bill Nye (scientist and entertainer) on communication that connects with people.

Adam Met, PhD, seamlessly transitions between his roles as a musician, educator, and advocate. As the bassist in the multi-Platinum band AJR, he has played for millions of fans worldwide. He is the co-founder of the climate research and advocacy nonprofit Planet Reimagined and teaches about climate campaigning and policy at Columbia University.

Masks are encouraged but not required for this event.

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