Seven Popular Bands to Perform at 'Concert for Solidarity' Today at Manik Mia Avenue

PNN News Desk | Dhaka

The 'Concert for Solidarity' is being held today, Saturday, at Manik Mia Avenue in the capital to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day. Seven of the country's popular bands—Nagar Baul James, Miles, Warfaze, Feedback, Artcell, Shironamhin and Mechanics—will take the stage during the seven-hour musical event.

The event is being organized by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with support from the Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA). The organizers aim to highlight the significance of National Revolution and Solidarity Day through music while spreading messages of unity, harmony and tolerance.

According to the organizers, the concert entrance gates will open to visitors at 3:30 pm. The main musical performances are scheduled to begin at 4:00 pm. Before the concert, a discussion meeting will be held at the same venue at 3:00 pm.

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury is scheduled to attend the discussion as the chief guest. State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam and Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs Zahed Ur Rahman will attend as special guests. The discussion will be chaired by Yasmin Begum, secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

Warfaze, one of the participating bands, said in a video message that it was looking forward to joining the audience in celebrating a Bangladesh defined by unity, harmony and an indomitable spirit.

The band's leader, Sheikh Monirul Alam, said their performance would last approximately 45 to 50 minutes. During that time, the band plans to perform several of its popular songs, including 'Hariye Tomake', 'Bose Achi' and 'Purnota'.

The organizers expect the event to become a vibrant gathering with music lovers from different generations participating. Alongside the musical performances, the discussion meeting has also been arranged to highlight the significance of the day.

It is worth mentioning that the concert is open to everyone, and no entry fee will be charged.