TEL AVIV CONCERT

[sorcerer]

yeah and he's also howled Like a dog in heat

[TGuy]

Rumor has it that sales begin this Saturday evening ....

Hope and wait... wait and hope...

[mirka]

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Looks like it's going to happen:

All of the net proceeds from Leonard Cohen's September 24 concert at Ramat Gan Stadium will be earmarked for a newly established fund to benefit Israeli and Palestinian organizations that are working toward conciliation, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

According to the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter's manager, Robert Kory, the Fund For Reconciliation, Tolerance and Peace will provide financial support for organizations and individuals working in Israel and the Palestinian Authority, focusing on bereaved Israeli and Palestinian parents who have experienced loss, yet continue to strive to achieve peace in the region through their efforts.

Both Cohen and AEG Live, his worldwide concert promoter, are also donating 100 percent of their earnings from the concert, the final date on Cohen's European tour, to the fund.
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To emphasize that all systems are go for September 24, however, Kory disclosed that various production issues which had made the concert uncertain have been resolved.

"We don't do shows unless the sound, lights and production requirements are precisely to our standards. Look at the reviews on the tour - the sound is getting singled out," said Kory.

"It's taken time, but our production team is getting on a plane today to fly to Israel to sign off on the final sound setup. Even though it's a stadium, it's going to sound like Leonard's playing in a living room."
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite? ... 2FShowFull

[Einat]

Thanks Mirka!
Finally information that is more than just a rumor , personally I'll believe it is happening only when I see it happening but this info is really encouraging.
It is also good to know that the profits are going to charity and that the production people are taking care of the sound problems in the Stadium - anyone whos been to concerts in Ramat Gan's stadium knows how problematic this is.

[jarkko]

The ticketing info will be available this week and posted here as soon as the permissions has been granted.

[Inna]

The ticketing info will be available this week and posted here as soon as the permissions has been granted.

Hallelujah!

Thank you Jarkko.

[Womanfromaroom]

Yes!! I am really, really happy for you people... I'll be thinking of you, wish I could be there with you!

[brightnow]

This does look like very, very encouraging news.
I know you guys in Israel will give Leonard and the band a warm welcome that they will never forget!

[mutti]

How wonderful! I am so happy for all of you in Israel and those going..
by the way its not Passover...but the Jewish New Year- between the 19th and 28th of September..
so what a way to bring in the New Year...
Wish I could be there but will be thinking of such a great concert happening.
Leslie

[jarkko]

The pre-sale to Tel Aviv is explained here: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=16400