1:99 Concert
| Fundraiser concert by Anita Mui Andy Lau Leon Lai Aaron Kwok Jacky Cheung Nicholas Tse Joey Yung Sammi Cheng Eason Chan Kelly Chen William So | |
| Venue | Hong Kong Stadium |
|---|---|
| Start date | 2003 |
| End date | 2003 |
The 1:99 Concert was a
US$2.21 million was raised with the proceeds going to a fund providing education grants for children from SARS-affected families. Severe acute respiratory syndrome killed 262 and sickened over 1,700 in Hong Kong during that time period.[1]
Preparation
The concert started after 4pm and ended at 11pm, but rehearsals started several hours earlier.[3]
Performers
- Anita Mui[4]
- Andy Lau
- Leon Lai
- Aaron Kwok
- Jacky Cheung
- Nicholas Tse
- Joey Yung
- Sammi Cheng
- Eason Chan
- Kelly Chen
- William So
Complaints
Police received five complaints, including at least two from non-Chinese residents about high noise levels between 12.35pm and 11pm. The event organizers had sent out more than 7,000 letters to people living nearby to explain why the concert was being held and that they were hoping to raise money for youngsters who had been orphaned during the SARS outbreak.Cookies.[3]
References
- ^ a b Top-40-charts. "Top-40-charts.com." The biggest stars of Asia perform for SARS. Retrieved on 2008-08-01.
- ^ Entertainment Circle (娛樂界) - Highest Tribute to Anita Mui (人物——高度致敬-梅豔芳). Issue December 4, 2003.
- ^ a b c SCMP. "SCMP" SARS concert upset residence. Retrieved on 2008-08-01.
- ^ People Daily. "People Daily." The legend of Anita Mui: Shining star's lonely life. Retrieved on 2008-06-17.