7 popular bands to perform at ‘Concert for Solidarity’ in Dhaka today

Seven of the country’s popular bands, including Nagar Baul James, Miles and Warfaze, will perform at an open-air concert on Manik Mia Avenue in the capital today, marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day. 

Titled “Concert for Solidarity”, the event is being organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA), with the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy serving as the management partner. The lineup also includes Feedback, Artcell, Shironamhin and Mechanics.

“One city, one stage, seven iconic bands, seven hours of performances. A unique spirit of unity and solidarity. Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience. The bonds of unity, harmony and goodwill will be celebrated through music at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka,” BAMBA said on their Facebook page.

The announcement was also shared on the official Facebook pages of Miles, Feedback, Warfaze, Shironamhin, Artcell and Mechanics, inviting music lovers to join the celebration.

Nagar Baul frontman James also invited his fans to the concert, writing on Facebook, “Dear friends, see you on November 7 at Manik Mia Avenue on the occasion of National Revolution and Solidarity Day.”

The open-air concert will begin at 4:00pm and continue for around seven hours. Admission is free, and the event is open to all.

Several concerts have been cancelled or postponed in recent times over security concerns, with open-air musical events also facing disruptions.

Against this backdrop, Saturday’s concert has generated considerable anticipation among music enthusiasts, who are looking forward to enjoying a large-scale live music event in the capital.