A wave of artists are joining in solidarity for “Unidos Por Venezuela,” a forthcoming benefit concert in Miami set to raise funds for the families and communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
Joining the humanitarian initiative are Marc Anthony, Ricardo Montaner, Feid, Jay Wheeler, Elena Rose, Silvestre Dangond, Gente de Zona, Mau y Ricky, Olga Tañón, Lasso, San Luis, Piso 21, Alleh, Zhamira Zambrano, and Enrique Santos, with more to be announced soon.
The benefit concert as well as international telethon— led by CMN, Maestro Cares Foundation, TelevisaUnivision, and PIMIENTO Entertainment, with the support of iHeartRadio, Spotify, Creative Link, EB Public Relations, and Arco Entertainment—will take place at 6:00 p.m. ET on Aug. 16 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The event, created to support the South American country’s recovery and reconstruction, will also broadcast live across the United States, Latin America, and digital platforms.
“Unidos por Venezuela” is in response to the devastating twin earthquakes—magnitude 7.2 and 7.5—that struck the country on June 24, causing the collapse of multiple buildings in La Guaira and Caracas, leaving nearly 5,000 dead, over 16,000 injured, and almost 18,000 homeless, at time of publishing, according to Reuters.
Donations can be made during the broadcast through QR codes, text messages, digital platforms, corporate contributions, and matching donation campaigns. “Funds raised through the event will be administered by recognized international humanitarian organizations to address the needs that arise throughout the different phases of recovery,” per an official statement.
The concert will also show special reports on rescue efforts, humanitarian work on the ground, and survivor testimonies, to further demonstrate the strength and resilience of the Venezuelan people.
Tickets for “Unidos Por Venezuela” go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on July 17 through Ticketmaster.
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