Music icons to unite to honour Shafin Ahmed’s legacy
A tribute concert titled "Shafin Ahmed: Echoes of a Legend" has been organised to commemorate the legacy of the late band icon Shafin Ahmed. Set to take place on February 13 at Aloki in Tejgaon, Dhaka, the event will feature performances by fellow musicians in his honour.
Shafin Ahmed had travelled to the United States for a concert last year but never returned home. Before a scheduled performance in Virginia on July 20, he fell ill and was admitted to the hospital. After two days on life support, he passed away on July 24.
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The tribute concert "Shafin Ahmed: Echoes of a Legend" will feature a performance by Miles, the band with which Shafin Ahmed became a household name as its lead vocalist.
Alongside Miles, the concert will also include performances by Feedback, Dalchhut, Artcell, AvoidRafa, and rapper OZ, among others.
In addition to the musical performances, memorabilia related to Shafin Ahmed will be displayed during the event, and a documentary video highlighting his life and career will be screened.
Following Shafin Ahmed's passing, activity on his Facebook page had come to a standstill. However, last Thursday, his family issued a statement on the page, announcing that it would now regularly share Shafin Ahmed's songs and memories from different moments of his life.
Just a day after this announcement, the page also shared the news of the tribute concert being organised in his memory.
The Facebook post detailing the concert stated, "An unforgettable evening has been arranged to honour the life and illustrious career of Bangladesh's true music icon, Shafin Ahmed. 'Echoes of a Legend' is not just a concert dedicated to him; it is an event that will highlight his unparalleled contributions to the world of rock and pop music."
The "Shafin Ahmed: Echoes of a Legend" concert is being organised by Velvet Events. Ticket sales have already begun on the Get Set Rock website, with two categories available—VIP tickets priced at Tk 3,000 and Regular tickets at Tk 1,500.
The event will take place on February 13, starting at 9pm, while gates will open for the audience at 6pm.
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