Media Release
Abu Dhabi, May 3: KCO is all set to present ‘Fiesta 2017’, KCO’s top entertainment extravaganza on May 5 from 6.00 pm onwards. The spectacular family event will comprise of high quality entertainment, music, dance, prizes to be won and a sumptuous buffet dinner. The stage of Abu Dhabi Country Club is set for the splendid extravaganza. Renowned singers and musicians from Mangaluru and Goa will rock the show.
President of KCO Dolphy Vas and the organizers have invited all to be a part of KCO's annual show and have promised to provide delightful entertainment from evening till midnight. As the event is known to run full house every year, all are requested to book seats in advance. The show has all the ingredients to become one of the best entertainment events.
Artists are being flown in from India for the event. There will be a mixture of Konkani, Hindi, and English songs performed by leading singers and musicians from Mangaluru and Goa. The entertainers include the hugely popular band Rhythm and Blues, a top band from Goa along with Jacqueline Fernandes and Elton Nazareth from Mangaluru.
Leslie Rego, anchor of great repute and a people’s man, will keep the audience entertained.
The event will be spiced up by the scintillating Bollywood dances, comedy, games, attractive prizes and a sumptuous buffet dinner.
A brief on the artists:
Rhythm and Blues
Rhythm and Blues are a professional band from Goa which stands out as one of the most versatile bands with an amazing repertoire to entertain any audience. The band is made up of Filipe Fortes - Bass Guitar, Nezba Fortes – Singer, Lulu Fortes – Singer, Percussion, Paul Po - Lead guitar, Revlon Coutinho – Keyboard, drums, Omi Omkr – Vocals, keyboard, Igi Rodrigues - Keyboard and Savio Fernandes – Drums.
Jacqueline Fernandes
She is a professional vocalist and pursuing a musical career as a soloist. She is the winner of the title ‘Ranni Kogull’ – Queen Nightingale of Mangalore at the SOAD- 4 Konkani singing competition organized by Mandd Sobhann in association with Daijiworld 24x7 in May 2015. She has also won various Eastern and Western Vocal Solo Singing competitions in Mangaluru.
Jacqueline was part of the Performing Musical Troupe ‘ROL’ – Rhapsody Out Loud and represented Mangalore nationally at the acclaimed show on colors TV namely, ‘India’s Got Talent’ season 7. She went on to perform in the semifinals on the show.
Currently, she is working as assistant professor and consultant speech pathologist at Father Muller Medical College Hospital.
Elton Nazareth
Genres that Elton has mastered: Pop, classic rock, rock ‘n’ roll, country, swing, jazz, Hindi pop, Bombay masala (style), soft rock, waltz ballad and disco. He has performed with various local hotels, bands and choir.
Leslie Rego
The Master of Ceremony will be the one and only Leslie Rego, who with his unmatched style will keep everybody entertained.
This event will provide an opportunity for people to be a part of KCO’s endeavors while providing an occasion to spend quality time with family and friends in a relaxed atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Dolphy Vas, the charismatic president of KCO is leaving no stone unturned to showcase the great KCO tradition of entertainment. This event has already generated tremendous interest among the entertainment lovers of Abu Dhabi and is slated to be a mega hit.
For invitations and details the following KCO members can be contacted:
Lydia - 050-5710009; Suzie - 050-5460007; Inez - 050-1893293; Placy - 050-8210639; Jacintha - 050-5801863; Leena - 050-5216775; Sandhya - 055-5136753.
The platinum sponsors of the event are Al Mazroui & Clevy Automobile Serv LLC, Al Khalidiya Group, Hi Hyssna Internation LLC Abu Dhabi, Ivory Grand Hotel Apartments, National Transport & Contracting Co, Noble Marine Metals Company, WLL, Regal Furnishings & Storage Systems and UAE Xchange.
The gold sponsors are aldahra Kohinoor, GEMS Eduaction, Globelink West Star Shipping LLC and SFC Plus.