Nelly Furtado to rock India on Nokia New Year’s Eve

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Nokia India today announced that Grammy Award winning artist Nelly Furtado will perform at the Nokia's global music extravaganza - 'Nokia New Year's Eve' on December 31, 2006 at the Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.

 

Nelly Furtado is coming to India as part of Nokia New Year's Eve, a global music event to be held across 5 party capitals of the world - travelling from east to west, starting in Hong Kong's Ocean Terminal, followed by Mumbai's Andheri Stadium, the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro and rounding off the night in New York.

 

Nokia New Year's Eve aims to be the world's biggest New Year party of 2006 stretching across four continents. The five events are expected to have a combined attendance of 1.3 million and an anticipated global television and Internet audience of 150 million. 

 

In Mumbai, Nelly, Grammy Award winner for the Best Pop/Rock Artist of the Year, will be performing songs from her latest album 'Loose'. Canadian band Josh Desi, who remixed her single 'Powerless' will also be performing as part of the concert.

 

Talking about bringing Nelly Furtado to India to perform at Nokia New Year's Eve, Mr. Devinder Kishore, Director Marketing, Nokia India said "Living up to our promise of 'Connecting People', Nokia New Year's Eve aims to connect millions of people from around the world through music and mobility. We are pleased to bring Grammy Award winner - Nelly Furtado - to Mumbai and give the music lovers in India an opportunity to see their favorite artist in person."

 

Mr Kishore further added "Nelly promises to be the right choice for the Indian music enthusiast, with her popular desi sountracks such as Powerless and others. I am sure Nelly will have people dancing on their toes all night long!"

 

Commenting on her first live performance in India, Nelly Furtado said "India holds a special place in my heart and I am fascinated by the country's diversity and rich heritage. I am delighted with this opportunity to perform in Mumbai and look forward to giving my fans an evening full of great music and unforgettable experience." 

 

Some of the other international artists performing at Nokia New Year's Eve include Black Eyed Peas in Rio de Janeiro and Scissor Sisters in Berlin. 

 

Sourced From: Text 100 Public Relations Consultancy