COVID-19: Fight the pandemic with the power and sweetness of music

The Care Concert is all set to help raise funds for the current Covid-19 pandemic through the power and sweetness of music.

The digital initiative by 93.5 RED FM and T-Series is slated for 11th April 6 pm onwards and will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook handles of both T-Series and RED FM. Viewers can log in, enjoy the performances with the line-up of 15 plus artists and contribute any amount they wish to the PM CARES Fund through a link provided for the donations.

The Care Concert comprises a stellar line-up with artists such as Yo Yo Honey Singh, Adnan Sami, Neha Kakkar, Tulsi Kumar, Armaan Malik, Amal Malik, Dhvani Bhanushali, Sachet Tandon, Parampara Thakur, Parkriti Kakkar, Palak Mucchal, Jubin Nautiyal, Aditya Narayan, Akhil Sachdeva, Sukriti Kakkar and Amber Vashishtha among others.

All these artists will be coming together on digital platforms to perform from their homes, with one voice, asking viewers to donate while they perform for them. RED FM's RJ Malishka and RJ Raunac will host the show.

Speaking about the association, Mr. Bhushan Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, T-Series, said, "Amidst such unprecedented and uncertain times when the world is grappling to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, we wanted to spread some cheer and also help everyone to fight this unitedly. Moreover, we saw synergies with RED FM to entertain and engage the audience in a creative format. �The Care Concert' is an initiative to unite all of us together and motivate everyone to stay at home. We hope to bring some positivity in the current scenario through music and also create an opportunity which allows us to do our bit for the society by donating to the PM CARES Fund."

Speaking about �The Care Concert', Nisha Narayanan, Director and COO, RED FM and Magic FM, said, "COVID-19, without a doubt, has been harsh on the business front with most sectors taking a hit. Yet, it is important to understand every crisis presents a ray of hope and new opportunities too. We are happy to announce �The Care Concert' in association with India's largest music record label, T-Series to bring forth some of the renowned music artists for a digital concert."

Narayanan added, "People have always found strength and hope in art and music during crisis and this is a humble effort by RED FM and T-Series to bring together everybody for a common cause." IANS