Heather Nova and ten other local musicians will take to the stage this Saturday to raise money for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

The concert, dubbed ‘Live BDA’, will feature four hours of live music and traditional Filipino performances at the new Pier 6 Waterfront Complex from 10pm to 2am.

Hosted jointly by the Whitfield Group Ltd and the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda, the concert will see all proceeds from the event will go directly to the hardest hit areas in the Philippines through the Bermuda Red Cross, Operation Blessing and Catholic Relief Services.

Local musician and producer, Andrew Chamberlain, said he had no problem lining up the musical talent for the night.

“We wanted to do something to help raise awareness of the devastation that has taken place in the Philippeans,” said Mr Chamberlain. “The response we have had in support of this event has been overwhelming, from the musicians themselves to our suppliers who include Great Sounds, Goslings and IRG.”

Performing alongside Heather Nova will be The Glass Onion Band, Bones, Working Title, The Filipino Association Dancers, Sonique Sanctuary, Sultans of Swing, DIA (Devil’s Isle Audio), Joy T Barnum and Milton Raposo Duo, Jessica Rendora and DJ Choice.

Rowena Comber, vice-president of the Association of Filipinos in Bermuda added: “Typhoon Haiyan has claimed over 5,670 lives, and more than a thousand people are still missing.

“The cost to infrastructure and livelihood were estimated to have reached $15 billion, so we would like to appeal to the Bermudian community to once again support the Live BDA Concert to raise funds for the rehabilitation of the 12 million people affected by the storm. The Filipino Association has, so far, raised $47,000 from its various fundraising events and we would like to thank the community for supporting our cause.”

Money raised from the event will help to provide water, sanitation, shelter, food and medicines and other basic amenities.

Donations can also be made to local families affected by the destruction.

Tickets available from www.ptix.bm