"Concert For Japan"
Japan Society Gallery
This event has ended.
Japan Society presents a 12 hour concert benefiting organizations that directly help people affected by the earthquake and tsunamis that struck Japan. With dozens of music acts and performances throughout the day, confirmed performers for the gala blocks, organized by John Zorn, include Philip Glass & Hal Willner; Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson and Zorn; Ryuichi Sakamoto; and Bill Laswell and gigi band. In addition, special activities will be available for all ages, from making origami cranes and washi lanterns for good wishes to unlimited access to Bye Bye Kitty!!!.
ENTRANCE FEE
$5, cash at door
This event replaces the annual j-CATION culture festival scheduled for that day.
Confirmed gala blocks are:
1 PM
Philip Glass, & Hal Willner
Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson & John Zorn
6 PM
Ryuichi Sakamoto solo
Bill Laswell with gigi band
CONCERT SEATS
$100 per gala block - On Sale Soon!
100% of the admission sales from this event will go to the
Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Media
Schedule
April 09, 2011
Artist(s)
John Zorn, Philip Glass, Hal Willner, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Bill Laswell, gigi band
Reviews
"Many of our relationships in Japan have confirmed that they are okay, but this is an incredibly difficult time in this part of the world and we wanted to do all that we can to help."