Style and Sound at Chime for Change Concert 2013
Taking the stage at the start of the concert was surprise guest Jesse J, who spotted a bold bald hairdo while singing her worldwide hit anthem “Price Tag”. Some of the greatest names in music joined forces for other surprise collaborations, including Mary J Blige, who took the stage with Jennifer Lopez, belting out “Come Together”.
On the other hand, Simon Le Bon who performed for the first time live with Timbaland, entertaining the crowd with a remix of Duran Duran’s hit ‘Reflex.’
Apart from that, other performers who shared the stage with the like of Beyoncé, Jenny and Mary were newcomers Rita Ora and Iggy Azalea, Florence + The Machine, HAIM, John Legend, Italian songstress Laura Pasini and British sensation Elie Goulding.
In addition to the musical performances, a program of powerful short films was broadcast to the audience, highlighting inspirational stories of girls and women from around the world. Pop culture’s agent provocateur Madonna appeared on stage in a simple all-black trousers and top ensemble with gloved hands to introduce one of the films – HUMAIRA: THE DREAM CATCHER’, directed by Emmy and Oscar® winning documentary filmmaker, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy.
The finale of the evening was taken by none other than Mrs Carter herself – BeyoncĂ©, who performed a 45 minute set, including special versions of ‘Who Run The World’, ‘Single Ladies,’ ’If I Were a Boy’ and ‘Halo’.
BeyoncĂ©, who was introduced to the crowd on stage by CHIME FOR CHANGE co-founders Frida Giannini and Salma Hayek, also performed a cover rendition of Destiny’s Child classic ‘Survivor’ and a duet with her husband, JAY Z.
In the end, the concert raised $4.3 million in ticket sales alone and the proceeds will be used to fund approximately 200 projects in 70 countries around the world through CHIME FOR CHANGE partner Catapult, the first crowd-funding platform solely dedicated to advancing the lives of girls.
*Photos courtesy of Chime for Change
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