The University of Queensland will hold a multi-faith - multicultural concert this month to raise money for those affected by the devastating Indian Ocean earthquake disaster.
More than 240,000 people have been confirmed dead by the tsunami and millions more have been left homeless.
The Many Voices - One Song concert will be held in the University`s Great Court on Thursday, February 24 from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
All donations and proceeds from the concert and fund-raising Barbecue (including Halal and vegetarian), will go to Rotary International for a 100 percent distribution to the affected countries.
Performers taking part will include rock band Alibi, an Indonesian choir, a jazz duo, the Brisbane Muslim School, as well as singers, dancers, musicians and guest artists from various faith groups, and the UQ Union Clubs and Societies.
Concert coordinator Reverend Peter Rama Rau from the UQ Chaplaincy Services said members of the general public were invited to join the UQ community.
“I encourage students, staff, graduates, visitors and St Lucia residents to attend the concert. I believe the UQ community can contribute towards this enormous humanitarian response,” he said.
Reverend Rama Rau said the Asian tsunami affected so many people from so many different cultures, religions and walks of life.
“The concert will be a chance for the community to remember those who died so tragically and to raise funds to help the affected countries rebuild their lives, homes and businesses,” he said.
“I invite you to come along and eat your lunch while watching the performers, even if you can only stay for part of the concert, it should be a great event.
“Any donations no matter how great or small will be gratefully accepted.”
Media: For more information, contact Reverend Peter Rama Rau (telephone 07 3365 7059, email: p.ramarau@uq.edu.au) or Chris Saxby at UQ Communications (telephone 07 3365 2479, email: c.saxby@uq.edu.au).
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