Philippine pride Arnel Pineda, lead singer of The Journey Band from the US will perform live in Kuwait on a one-night show at the Qadsia Gym in Hawally on 15 November.
In a video clip released by the organizers in Kuwait and the Philippines, Pineda expressed his excitement as this will be his first time he will be performing in Kuwait, both for the expat communities and in particular for the Overseas Filipino Workers. The organizers have put together a team of ten vloggers who will take charge of the massive Kuwait promotions on social media. Among the other social media, partners are Pinoy Arabia FM and Aim Global Radio.
“It’s been a while since the OFWs in Kuwait have witnessed a performance by world-renowned artists and as organizers, we too are excited and overwhelmed with the response from the communities. Invitations to the event can be availed via online and through outlets printed in the posters distributed from several strategic locations in Kuwait,” stated Jumel Carvajal, organizer of the event. The Embassy of the Philippines in Kuwait is also rendering support to the event.
Gates will open at three in the afternoon and Pineda will go on stage at six in the evening, the event is expected to finish by eight in the evening to give household helpers to reach home prior to curfew set for them. Invitations are available at Hayahay Restaurant in Salmiyah located beside Mowasat, Optica in Kuwait City beside Giordano or call 55891955, 51102253, 69080086, 99595725, 55942799, 25710060, 65549009 (viber/whatsapp). More updates are available on its FB page: @arnelpinedaliveinkuwait.
– Ricky Laxa, Staff Writer