“Leading Aotearoa musicians will come together in May for an historic benefit concert ” the Chair of UnionAID James Ritchie announced as tickets for the 3 May concert went on public sale today.
The concert at Meow Nui in Wellington will feature Don McGlashan, SJD, Tiny Ruins, Sofia Machray, Luke Buda (Phoenix Foundation), Ross Burge and David Long (Muttonbirds), and the E tū Orchestral Musicians.
All proceeds from the concert will go to UnionAID’s development projects in the SE Asia – Pacific region (www.unionaid.org.nz)
“The “Together” concert will an evening of great music, and a celebration of solidarity with the peoples of our Asia Pacific region at a time of increasing political division and fear.” James Ritchie said.
“UnionAID acknowledges with gratitude the amazing musicians who have agreed to come together for this historic event”.
“Music has a powerful capacity to build tolerance and compassion”.
