Musicians and artists unite to raise funds for charity at ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother Volume 2’ concert this Dec 3

The event poster for 'He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother Volume 2’ which will be held at Café Café along Jalan Rubber in Kuching on Dec 3, 2023.

KUCHING, Nov 28: Local and international musicians and artists will come together for one night on Dec 3 for ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother Volume 2’—a charity concert to raise funds for Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society, Penan Women’s Project, and Kuching Food Aid.

According to a press release, the charity concert is scheduled to take place at 5pm onwards at Café Café along Jalan Rubber in Kuching.

The previous edition in 2019 raised RM22,149, exceeding expectations. It included performers from Nigeria, England, and Singapore and local performers covering music genres such as classical, jazz, country and western, saxophone, ‘sape’, and rock.

“This year, the charity concert will boast several acclaimed musicians such as Michael King, a UN opera singer from Nigeria, to international award-winning and dynamic Sarawakian performers, At Adau, and the legendary ‘sape master’ Matthew Ngau Jau.

“Kuching Busking Festival 2023 singing champion Ashley Soh is also a part of the coveted lineup alongside Kuching Busking Festival champion dancer Dion Das Louis, also known fondly as ‘The Little Bornean Birdie’.

“Saxophonist Zaid & Combo, known as ‘Tupi Itam’, and the lovely trio of Kimmie, Mel, and Lydia representing Zephyr belly dancing will also be performing during the concert.

“Guests will also be able to witness performances from a family band comprising five siblings known as ‘Sweet Children O’ Mine’. The legendary country music singer of Sarawak, Alfonso Alphnouses Balan (aka Simple Rhythm Guy), will entertain the crowd with his musical pieces, and finally, the Chinese opera duo Gena Sim and Eugene Suboh will charm guests with their class and elegance,” said the press release.

It added that guests will also be able to witness the talent of local artists, including Gerald Goh, Fletcher Then, Nia Latif, Gabrielle Lim, Fook Liew, Melton Kais, Marzuki Jamilah, Clement Jimel, and Sebastian Jong.

“These ‘Artists with a Heart’ have generously contributed their artwork for the charity concert by donating 50 per cent of the proceeds to the abovementioned charitable bodies.”

According to Olivia Ling, senior organiser and owner of Café Café Restaurant, the art pieces will be on display for patrons of the eatery for a week starting Nov 27 until Dec 3.

“We are glad to have the opportunity to host this event for a humanitarian purpose in Sarawak and, furthermore, we look forward to being part of the ‘He Ain’t Heavy’ series in the future as well,” she said.

Meanwhile, organising chairman Mike Lim said the event is a collective effort of good Samaritans from society, regardless of their background, to help those in need.

“We hope we have the opportunity to host this event in the future as well,” he said.

A table for six is priced at RM1,000, while a VIP table for six is priced at RM1,500. For more information, contact the following:

• Mike Lim(+6019-3559778)
• Sahil Dev(+60128891004)
• Olivia Ling (+6012-8910817)

— DayakDaily

Some of the performers participating in ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother Volume 2’ at Café Café along Jalan Rubber in Kuching on Dec 3, 2023.