James and other artists to perform at Manik Mia Avenue today
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A concert titled “Concert for Solidarity” has been organized in the capital to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day. Organized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the concert will be held at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital on November 7. Popular singer James, known as the frontman of Nagar Baul, along with several popular bands from the country, will perform at the event.
The theme of the event has been set as “A Bangladesh of Unity, Harmony, Solidarity and Indomitable Spirit.” The Ministry of Cultural Affairs said the program will begin at 3:00 pm with a discussion session and cultural performances.
Alongside James, popular bands Miles, Warfaze, Feedback, Artcell, Shironamhin and Mechanics will perform at the concert. Performances by these popular bands are expected to make Manik Mia Avenue vibrant.
Organizers said the musical performances of Concert for Solidarity will begin at 4:00 pm today at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital. Visitors will be allowed to enter the concert venue at 3:00 pm, one hour before the performances begin. The concert will continue for seven consecutive hours.
Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury will attend the event as the chief guest. Cultural Affairs State Minister Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam and Prime Minister’s Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman will attend as special guests.
The event will be chaired by Cultural Affairs Secretary Yasmin Begum. Zubayer Babu, member secretary of the Bangladesh Television Editors Council, will deliver the welcome address.
Organizers expect that participation from people from all walks of life will make the event more vibrant and enriching as it conveys a message of unity and solidarity.
