To the rhythm of the music

To start the world cup with a loud bang and in swinging African tradition, FIFA has announced that on the eve of the kick off there will be a big concert at Orlando stadium in Soweto. So that’s on June 10th. And in the brand new Orlando stadium!

The list of the performing artists is not known yet. The international events company Control Room (they organised for instance the Live Earth gig) has been appointed to make this show a memorable blast. And the hunt for big names is on. Beyonce and Jay-Z are already in the rumour mill.

And the proceeds from the concert tickets will go to the “20 Centres for 2010” campaign. That’s a FIFA project to build 20 centres in disadvantaged communities across Africa to deliver education, health services as well as football/soccer training. Nice one.

Music and football/soccer. Nice mix. South Africa will be big time on the world map next year!