| Johannesburg: 2010 FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Concert |
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From Thursday, 10 June 2010 - 20:00
To Friday, 11 June 2010 - 00:30
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Probably one of the biggest concerts to hit South Africa's shores will be the Kick-off concert the night before the 2010 FIFA™ World Cup kicks off with the opening game between South Africa and Mexico on 11 June 2010.
 FIFA and Control Room, global music events producer, have announced the final line-up of artists for this mega-production:
Left: Freshly Ground, award-winning South African band.
Local artists include:
Five-time South African Music Award (SAMA) winners Freshlyground
legendary South African Hugh Masekela
the Soweto-based Mzansi Youth Choir
two-time Grammy Award winners Soweto Gospel Choir
African hip hop artist K’NAAN
Iconic band, The Parlotones
Vusi Mahlasela
“As South Africans we are proud to be hosting the first ever World Cup on African soil. I am very humbled and flattered to be part of this global event and am looking forward to the concert with great interest and excitement,” said Hugh Masekela.
International & African artists include:
Alicia Keys, Amadou & Mariam
Angélique Kidjo
Black Eyed Peas
BLK JKS
Carlos Santana
John Legend
Juanes
Shakira Tinariwen
Vieux Farka Touré
The concert will be broadcast live worldwide. It is scheduled to begin at 20h00 local time (GMT+2).
“We wanted to have an eclectic, international mix of music genres to appeal to as many people as possible around the world whilst at the same time showcasing the immense home-grown talent of the host country,” said Niclas Ericson, FIFA Director of TV.
Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Amos Masondo said, “This concert will be broadcast into hundreds of millions of homes across the globe and as such represents a remarkable opportunity for our nation to show off our rich cultural heritage.”
All net proceeds from the concert will be donated to “20 Centres for 2010”, the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, whose aim is to achieve positive social change through football by building 20 centres across Africa offering education and healthcare services as well as football training to disadvantaged communities.
Visit Fifa.com for more info.
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Location: Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg
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