The artist will collaborate with the UN World Food Program and will contribute a part of the proceeds of the show to the XO humanitarian fund
The Weeknd will perform a one-night-only show in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 7th. The announcement marks the artist's return to the concert stage since the conclusion of his global presence After Hours Til Dawn tour last fall.
The Live Nation-produced show, which will take place at Brazil's Estádio MorumBIS stadium, will feature “never-before-seen production,” according to a press release. tickets will be available at public on July 25, with tickets on sale as early as July 22 at 10 a.m. Brasilia time.
The Weeknd will works with the United Nations World Food Program and sends a portion of the proceeds from the Sao Paulo show to the XO humanitarian fund, an organization founded by the singer. One dollar from each ticket purchase will be added to the fund. The Weeknd used his XO Humanitarian Fund to pledge $2 million, enough to produce more than 18 million loaves of bread, to feed families in Gaza in April.
“With famine looming in Gaza, Abel's generous support will bring vital relief to thousands of Palestinian families struggling daily in the grip of hunger,” said Corinne Fleischer, WFP Middle East, North Africa director and the Eastern European Region. he said then. “We are extremely grateful for his contribution, compassion and unwavering advocacy for WFP and the people of Palestine.”
It previously donated $2.5 million to Gaza last December, equivalent to four million emergency meals for affected civilians.
In March, The Weeknd performed for longtime collaborator and producer Mike Dean's birthday. (The two collaborated on Dean's Beauty behind the madness and HBO The idol soundtrack, among other works.)
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