Pics: Joshwa D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JD)
Mangaluru, Jan 8: It was a spectacular evening as 'Concert 4 Aloysius '17', the rock music concert organized by the former students of St Aloysius College to aid the education of the underprivileged, created musical ripples in the city. The concert was held on Saturday, January 7 at the centenary grounds of the College.
It was a combination of veteran and young musicians, all alumni of St Aloysius College, along with Sandalwood music director Gurukiran and band Living Machine coming together on stage and giving a top-notch performance that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
A formal stage programme was held to honour the donors of the event.
Expressig his happiness, Fr Stany D'souza, provincial of Jesuit Karnataka province said that Aloysians have always been kind towards the needy. "I thank everyone who has contributed towards this concert, in turn contributing to the education of the underprivileged."
Addressing the gathering, principal of the college Fr Swebert D'Silva said, "It is an opportunity for all of us including the present and past students of this college to support a noble cause. This evening shows the excellence of education that is imparted in this college."
The concert began with students of the college rendering their singing and dance performances. The stage was set ablaze by team Live Machine led by vocalist Asif. The band which has made the college proud with its live performances at the national and international levels got the crowd dancing for almost an hour.
Gurukiran, an alumni of the college, recalling his memories as a youngster mesmerised everyone with popular Hindi and Kannada numbers, along with singer Chaitra and their musical troupe.
A big crowd mostly comprising youngsters enjoyed the concernt to the hilt.