Brazilian DJ Alok is set to electrify the Amazon rainforest with a free concert expected to attract a massive crowd of 120,000.
Presented by Banco do Brasil, sponsored by the Government of Pará, Estrella Galicia, Vale and Vivo, and part of the artist's Áurea tour, the landmark event will be broadcast live worldwide on Saturday (November 23), marking the official countdown year for the international climate summit, COP30. Hosted at the Mangueirão Olympic Stadium in Belém, Pará, on the fringes of the Amazon jungle, the event is a celebration of resilience and hope for the future of our planet.
“We have to make the COP pop,” Alok said Billboard Español days before the concert, expressing a desire to make the Conference of the Parties (COP)—the United Nations Climate Change Conference—more mainstream and accessible to the general public.
“It is [imperative] that the population understands the importance of COP30, which will be the most important in history,” he said. “We're getting close [what is called] the point of no return. Just this year in Brazil, we lost an area equivalent to 130 cities the size of São Paulo—home to 11.5 million people—to deforestation. The forest cannot recover by itself. People need to realize that Brazil can be a leader in sustainable development and how we can integrate others. The population must pressure our leaders to make real changes.”
This approach will aim to bridge the gap between high-level climate negotiations and wider public understanding and engagement on these issues.
Local talents Joelma, Gaby Amarantos, Zaynara, Viviane Batidão and Pinduca are among the confirmed acts, as well as indigenous artists Mapu Huni Kuin, Owerá, Brô MC's, Yawanawás, Célia Xakriabá, Kaingang and Guarani Nhandewa, who are also the latest . album, The future is ancestral.
“We understand that using entertainment to engage society is fundamental,” the Governor of Pará, Helder Barbalohe said Bulletin board. “It is a great opportunity to host the largest climate change event in the world, making the choice of Belém a new example for humanity in valuing the rainforest. Alok does this over time – not just now – by defending the forest, valuing ancestral peoples and connecting the history and challenges of the Amazon to a global dialogue. Through this connection, it allows us to make our voice heard around the world.”
“What we present is the voice of the forest,” he said Mapu Huni Kuinspiritual leader, leader and musician of the Huni Kuin people in Brazil. “We pray for the healing of humanity as we play. This event in Belem is an offering of our prayers and chants, a deep appeal for the well-being of all.”
“Participating in The future is ancestral The project allows us to bridge the gap between modern platforms and our ancient voices,” he added Célia Xakriabáindigenous educator and activist of the Xakriabá people of Brazil. “For over five centuries, we have remained unheard, but today, our presence on platforms like these, alongside the greenness of our forests and the resilience of our cultures, conveys critical messages. Entertainment plays a unique role in getting our message across even to those who are reluctant to support our causes. If humanity is to survive, it must align itself with the perspectives of indigenous peoples, as our struggle is for the survival of the future of all.”
The intersection of worlds at the event will be complemented by an innovative pyramid-like stage, featuring over 100 tons of equipment, a 360-degree rotating platform and more than 2,000 LED panels to ensure an immersive experience.
The live broadcast will start at 7 pm. ET. Check it out below:
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