Concert celebrates Bangladesh’s 50 years of independence
A little more than 50 years since George Harrison arranged for a two-show Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Scorpions will perform with special guest Chirkutt at the World’s Most Famous Arena on May 6th for a Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert to celebrate the country’s 50 years of independence. The show will help UNDP launch a global awareness campaign on cyber security.
The Bangladesh Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division is organizing the event with the support of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, the United Nations Development Programme, the US Embassy in Bangladesh, and local sponsors with the intent of gaining a global audience and celebrating Bangladesh’s golden anniversary through a live, one-night-only musical performance.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Nations Development Programme’s global awareness campaign on cyber security programs for the youth and children, especially in under developed countries.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, April 4th at 10 am EST via Ticketmaster. Scorpions Rock Zone fan club members will have an exclusive, first access to tickets available starting Thursday March 31st at 10 am EST.
After gaining its independence, Bangladesh’s economy has grown massively with the support of different significant sectors such as agriculture, RMG, Energy, Pharmaceuticals, and ICT.
Harrison and Ravi Shankar held the first show at Madison Square Garden on August 1, 1971, featuring Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Leon Russell, and Badfinger.
https://www.facebook.com/Scorpions/posts/540727140744091
