The Concert will feature the largest line up of Pacific artists ever as curtain raiser for S.I.D.S activities and the Teuila Festival
The biggest line up of top Pacific musicians will be in Samoa at the end of August for a concert to remember.
Presented by Digicel, the Ray of Hope Concert is predicted to be the biggest event of the year.
Yesterday, Digicel C.E.O. Pepe Fia’ailetoa Fruean joined forces with S.V.S.G President, Lina Chang to launch and give a preview of the excitement to come.
Pepe revealed the star-studded line up of talents donating their performances and time through a partnership with Dawn Raid Entertainment. The popular hip hop sounds of Scribe, Savage and award-winning songstress Aaradhna will headline the show.
Other stars include Pieter T., Sammy Johnson, Vince Harder and Monsta.
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The concert will be held in the heart of Apia at the Funway Park on the 29th August this year and confirmed as the official opening event for the country’s annual Teuila Festival and kicks off the 3rd U.N. S.I.D.S Conference hosted by Samoa that same week.
“We’re proud to host the Ray of Hope Concert and excited to work with an outstanding cast of pacific artists and Dawn Raid Entertainment,” said Pepe.
“Digicel is committed to staging a memorable event for all that’s certain to leave a lasting impression and raise the awareness of SVSG pushing forward its fight against violence.”
The Ray of Hope is not just another concert. Behind the rave and excitement is a heartwarming story that sets it apart from the rest.
The Concert is a tribute to the late Raymond Fruean, a prominent figure in the Samoan music and entertainment industry; and a strong advocate for Pacific Island artists and music.
In memoriam of the late DJ and businessman as well as his contributions to his community, friends of ‘Ray’, as he was known, have banded together to create the Ray of Hope concert.
Two of those friends are Brotha D and Andy Murnane from NZ label Dawn Raid Entertainment, have come on board as event managers for the show. The connection was made with Digicel to sponsor the concert who in turn tied in the cause with their community partners, the Samoa Victims Support Group (SVSG).
“Ray has been a big part of Dawn Raid returning every year to Samoa since 2005. We want to raise as much money for this great cause in memory of a good friend”, expressed Brotha D.
Proceeds from the August event will be donated to the Samoa Victim Support Group.
“SVSG is taking a stand to end violence in our communities, supporting all victims,” said Mrs Chang.
“We applaud the organisers of the Ray of Hope concert and pay tribute to the late Raymond Fruean. This cause not only supports our young mothers and their babies but continues to raise the awareness of our communities that we can make a difference”, she said.
"It is an absolute need for SVSG and what Digicel is doing is something we cannot do ourselves and is long overdue. We are so thankful for this support from the team at Digicel and look forward to making this dream a reality.”
Funds will be directed to assist the group with the development of a much-needed maternity shelter for victims of sexual violence and to contribute towards its running and up-keep; providing basic necessities for the girls including food, water, electricity and baby supplies.
Tickets for the concert are available from all Digicel stores and are on sale now.
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