ROCK ON FOR HUMANITY

Date:
Friday, October 31, 2008
Time:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
MMRDA, Bandra Kurla Complex

It was in the month of August that torrential and non stop rain caused immense flooding in Bihar; the situation continues to look very grim.
The rains have not stopped and the water levels continue to rise. The state of Bihar is facing some of the worst flooding in 50 years.

Latest reports from the Ministry of Home Affairs indicate that over 3.3 million people from 1,849 villages in 16 districts of the state have been affected.

The Bihar government says the official death toll in floods after the Kosi river changed course is 383, but international NGO ActionAid whose workers are on the ground says "it is likely that 2,000 people have died".

Two million people are estimated to have been cut off by the flood waters. Infrastructure (roads, rail, water and electricity) have been completely or partially destroyed or are under water in major parts of the affected areas.

The population is in immediate need of food, clean water, shelter and basic health support.

The Prime Minister of India has declared the Bihar floods a national calamity.

The government has stepped up its relief efforts at all levels and the Bihar state government has sought the support of civil society organisations in stepping up its relief efforts.

As part of the same, the "Rock On!!" team led by Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal & Ritesh Sidhwani have pioneered a relief effort called "Rock On for Humanity".

The underlying message of "Rock on for Humanity" is to "Improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity".

The show will witness performances by:

Shaa'ir + Func
Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Pentagram
Raghu Dixit Project
Rabbi
Them Clones
Parikrama feat. Saif Ali Khan
Shaan
Kunal Ganjawala
Dream Out Loud
Something Relevant
Kailasa
Avial
Farhan Akhtar

TICKETS available from 21st October at www.bookmyshow.com

RETAIL OUTLETS :
Cinemax properties at Bandra East, Thane- Eternity Mall, Vashi, Kandivali East.

Rhythm House-Fort

Hiro Music- Bandra (W)

Music World-Malad

Tickets will also be available at the venue on the day of the event.


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