Proceeds from the Concert Benefit UNICEF's Relief Efforts in Haiti
All proceeds generated from the concert go directly to UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
Artists all over the nation are responding to the urgent needs of Haiti's earthquake victims. On March 25th, Get Up & Move Charity Benefit Concert, sponsored by Artists For Humanity (A4H), G-LO Productions and Dance Hall Productions will bring together more than 250 artists in a two-hour red carpet charity concert at The Vanguard, located at 6021 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood from 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. This extraordinary event features a collaboration of celebrities, rock, hip-hop, r&b recording artists and variety of other entertainment industry professionals.
Inspired by Rolando J. Vargas, Performing Artist & CEO of Go-Lo Productions, Get Up & Move Charity Benefit Concert is an opportunity for the artistic community to raise awareness and much needed funds to support UNICEF's recovery efforts in Haiti. "It is our human obligation to help each other, especially in crisis. This is a platform where artists can use their talents and resources for the greater good of humanity, which will indeed enhance the lives of those in need." said Rolondo Vargas.
Hosted Brian Terrell Clark and Carmit Bachor, formerly of the Pussy Cat Dolls,  this concert will is supported by a number of up-and-coming and established artists such as: Vanessa Bell Calloway, Lalah Hathaway, Tracie Thoms, Lil' Zane, JoJo, The Cast of Dreamgirls, Tobey Maguire, Ledisi, Norwood Young, Chuck Maldonado (Celeb Choreographer), Shane Sparks (Celeb Choreographer), Strikers Allstars (MTV's America's Best Dance Crew), Erik King, Tyler Nelson (MTV Taking The Stage), The Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Terrell Carter (Actor/ Recording Artist), Jensen Atwood (Noah's Arc) and the list is growing. For a full list of artists/sponsors supporting the event, please visit www.Artists4Humanitynet.
Media sponsors that will be covering the event include KTLA, Live Wire and Dance Plug to name a few. General admission is $10 presale/ $15  Tickets are available for purchase on the AFH's Web site located at www.Artists4Humanity.net. Tax-deductible donations and raffle ticket purchases can be made on the site as well. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Rolando J. Vargas by phone 917.562.1262 or by email at GoLoProductions [at] yahoo [dot] com for more information about this amazing event. Please direct all  talent/media inquiries to Cecily Wiggins / Mark Williams by phone at 323.419.3866 or email at cecily [at] convergentmediapr [dot] com.
ABOUT UNICEF
UNICEF has saved more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization in the world. Working in over 150 countries, UNICEF provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF's work through fund-raising, advocacy, and education in the US. UNICEF is at the forefront of efforts to reduce child mortality worldwide. There has been substantial progress – the annual number of under-five deaths dropped from 13 million in 1990 to 8.8 million in 2008. But still, 24,000 children die each day from preventable causes.
ABOUT A4H
A4H's mission is to do whatever it takes to provide children the basic essentials for a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, visit www.Artists4Humanity.net.
ABOUT CONVERGENTMEDIAPR
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Media Contact:
Cecily Wiggins
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