CALGARY – Global announced today it will air a live two-hour benefit concert this Sunday that's been organized to raise funds for southern Albertans who are still recovering from last month's devastating flooding.
The Halo High Water flood relief concert will broadcast live from the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary on August 4 from 7-9pm MT.
Hosted by Canadian actors Tom Jackson and Graham Greene, the Halo High Water concert will feature live musical performances from an all-star roster, including Susan Aglukark, Michelle Wright, Paul Brandt, Dean Brody, George Canyon, Jim Cuddy, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Brett Kissel, and many more.
The two-hour broadcast will be available on Global Calgary, Global Edmonton and Global Lethbridge, as well as Global News: BC 1 in British Columbia. The concert will also be live-streamed on Globalnews.ca.
Footage gathered by Global News during the flooding crisis will also be featured prominently throughout the concert.
“Throughout the flooding, Global News’ leading coverage connected communities across the province as they rallied together. With the Halo High Water broadcast, we are continuing our commitment to share these stories of resilience and support the recovery, said Global News senior vice-president Troy Reeb in a company release.
Viewers interested in supporting Alberta flooding relief efforts will be able to make a donation during the Halo High Water concert through phone-in and text donations. Funds raised will support the Calgary Foundation's flood rebuilding fund established to help recovery efforts.
