Hip-hop stars Savage and Scribe are to perform at an all-star benefit concert to help raise money for tsunami-devastated Samoa.
The artists, personally affected by the disaster that struck on September 28 and killed more than 180 people, have organised a dream line-up of top New Zealand musicians to perform at the concert - called I Love the Islands - at Auckland's Vector Arena on October 19.
The concert, hosted by personality Oscar Kightley, will feature top musicians who are all contributing their performances for free.
All proceeds from the concert will also be donated to help with the clean-up effort in Samoa.
Artists scheduled to perform at the concert include: Neil Finn and Tim Finn, Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga, Savage, Scribe, Hollie Smith, Elemeno P, Nesian Mystik, Jordan Luck Band, J Williams, Che-Fu and Kratez, Open Souls, Kirsten Morrell, Sweet & Irie, DJ Sirvere, Aaradhna, PNC, Devolo, Mareko, King Kapisi, Feelstyle, Adeaze, Cydel, Ardijah and Lapi Mariner
Similar concerts will also be held in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, with line-up details yet to be confirmed.
What: I Love the Islands benefit concert
Where and when: Vector Arena, Auckland
Tickets: $25.00 available from Ticketmaster and go on sale midday Friday October 9.
- NZ HERALD ONLINE
How you can help
Pacific Cooperation Foundation
Deposits can be made at at any Westpac branch. All the money raised will go to the Samoan Government
Red Cross
- Make a secure online donation at redcross.org.nz
- Send cheques to the Samoan Red Cross Fund, PO Box 12140, Thorndon, Wellington 6144
- Call 0900 31 100 to make an automatic $20 donation
- Make a donation at any NZ Red Cross office
ANZ bank
Make a donation at any ANZ bank branch, or donate directly to the ANZ appeal account: 01 1839 0143546 00
Oxfam
- Make a secure online donation at Oxfam.org.nz
- Phone 0800 400 666 or make an automatic $20 donation by calling 0900 600 20
Caritas
- Make a secure online donation at Caritas.org.nz
- Phone 0800 22 10 22 or make an automatic $20 donation by calling 0900 4 11 11
TEAR fund
- Make a secure online donation at tearfund.co.nz
- Phone 0800 800 777 to specify Samoa the Philippines or Indonesia. You can also donate at CD and DVD stores.
