Local and national artists will entertain participants of the Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by the Eastern Cape Department of Health in an online concert.
Artists on the virtual stage include Gino Lee, Stuart Reece ... and Dr Victor & the Rasta Rebels.
“As a South African musician, I am very honoured and grateful to be a part of the Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer … and to help raise awareness for cancer. I’ll be streaming from my home on the 31st of October together with the Rasta Rebels and we’ll do a few of the songs that were very popular on The Algoa FM Charts,” says Dr Victor, who went on to say that there is a long-standing relationship between his band and the station.
“Over the years, for a lot of their party functions, we were their go-to band. They’ve played my music since way back in the early 90’s when we just formed Dr. Victor & The Rasta Rebels. I remember years back we were the opening act for Paul Simon at St. Georges Park and Algoa FM was already punting our music back then. It’s been more than 20 years since the early days and they’ve continued to support my music career to this day,” he adds.
Excited Stuart Reece adds “I am grateful to be a part of the event this year and I’m proud to be able to say that of the songs I will be streaming from my home studio on 31 October, two climbed to the Number One Spot on The Algoa FM top 30 over the years”.
“Algoa FM has supported my music career since day one when I knocked on their door with my first CD in my hands asking if they’d consider playing just one of my songs. This literally happened. I didn’t know about protocol and procedure for radio submissions back then but they gave me a chance anyway. It’s been 10 years since then and they have continued to support my music career to this day,” he says.
The multi-talented Gino Lee says, “I’m so grateful and honoured to be performing live at this year’s amazing and inspiring Virtual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. I will be doing an exclusive performance of my songs ‘Only Get Better’ and ‘Days Like This’, which speak to what a tough and eventful year 2020 has been.
“Thank you Algoa FM for bringing awareness to this disease which affects so many of us, and for inspiring us to live healthier and stronger … and for giving back to a cause that will help and heal so many” he says.
“Our exciting line up of performers are set and we are ready to entertain our participants at this year’s Virtual Algoa FM for Cancer. Things will be a bit different, but all participants in the Big Walk will be able to enjoy a great show wherever they are in the world,” says Algoa FM Marketing Manager Lesley Geyer.
She added that “the online show is free to everyone who has entered the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer.”
For more information on how to participate, please visit the Algoa FM website, www.algoafm.co.za.
