Patti Austin goes back to the Philippines for Holiday Concerts to benefit Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Patti Austin, together with Martin Nievera, Lea Salonga and Richard Merk, will be holding a benefit concert entitled “Brand New Day: A Holiday Concert” at the Solaire Resort & Casino in Parañaque, Philippines on December 29th.
A dinner show follows called “One Heart One Voice“, with special guests Richard Merk, Emcy Corteza and Sticky Band, which will take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31st at Fairmont Raffles Makati.
Together with Habitat for Humanity, the concerts aim to raise funds to rebuild homes for Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) victims.
About Martin Nievera:
Martin Nievera is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN.
About Lea Salonga:
Lea Salonga is a Filipina singer and actress who starred in the lead role of Kim in the musical Miss Saigon. She is the first Filipino artist to be signed to an international record label . Salonga was named a Disney Legend in 2011 for her work with The Walt Disney Company.
About Richard Merk:
Philippine singer Richard Merk has a reputation as one of the country’s foremost jazz singers. He is also the son of singer Annie Brazil, the Philippines’ grand dame of jazz.
Tickets & Event Information:
Brand New Day: A Holiday Concert featuring Patti Austin, Martin Nievera, Lea Salonga and Richard Merk
December 29, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Solaire Grand Ballroom
One Heart One Voice: Fundraiser Dinner Show
December 31, 2013 (New Year’s Eve) at 9:00 PM
Fairmont Raffles Makati
Tickets will be marketed and sold through Laurel Media outlets, the Solaire Casino and Resort (for the December 29, 2013 show) and Fairmont Raffles Hotel (for the December 31, 2013 show), and thru TicketWorld at 891-9999 or online at www.ticketworld.com.
For other ticket inquiries, call:
(02) 547-3146 /(02) 986-0373
(0917) 819-1140 / (0917) 302-9971
Or email: rtmerk[@]gmail.com
The overall tone of the event will be joyous and upbeat, signifying a “Brand New Day” in the Philippines as the country and the world join together in gestures of celebration, goodwill and support. Patti will perform the hit songs which have made her a huge star in the Philippines and worldwide.
The promoters and producers are working to arrange for live telecast of portions of the event in the Philippines and countries in adjacent time zones. Viewers will have the opportunity to join the party via social media, and to contribute to this all-important cause.
Brand New Day is presented to you by: Solaire Resort & Casino, Philippine Airlines, PLDT Fibr & Department of Tourism together with Patti Austin, Barry Orms, Laurel Media Company & Baruch Gayton Entertaiment Group.
While One Heart One Voice is presented to us by: Fairmont Makati, Philippine Airlines, PLDT Fibr & Department of Tourism.
In cooperation with Petron Blaze, Petron, RCBC, BPI, McCormick, Philippine Veterans Bank, Fort Victoria, Creative Minds, Shinagawa (Lasik & Aesthetics), Cetaphil, Urban Smiles(Modern Dentistry), Chateau Hestia(Garden Restaurant & Deli Shop). With media partners Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, Business Mirror, Business World, ABS-CBN, ANC, Radio High 105.9 FM, Energy FM, Crossover 105.1 FM, Easy Rock 96.3 FM, Astroplus, Yahoo Philippines, Business World Online, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts