The Show

Jai Ho – The Journey Home Concert, Toronto

About The Concert

For A R Rahman’s legions of North American fans, the long wait is over; as the International Superstar announces his first major tour itinerary in more than three years. A R Rahman has long and prestigious musical career with countless honours and awards to his name. There is no substitute to seeing A R Rahman perform live.

For the trek, Rahman is collaborating with creative director Amy Tinkham, who has worked to create concerts for Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys and Mariah Carey. “A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour” will be a theatrical experience that will blend new technologies with powerful dance arrangements and acrobatics. The concert will keep in intact the heritage and traditions of India with a new modern presentation. The show will feature changing sets, large images on LED screens and a spectacular cast of musicians and dancers from across the globe.

“Through the vast tapestry of music that is AR Rahman, he takes us on a virtual journey through beauty, culture, and spirituality,” said Tinkham. “This is uniquely Indian – both ancient and modern.”

Event Profile

  • • For the first time ever, Double Oscar & Grammy Awards Winner A R Rahman will be performing live after Oscars & Grammy’s.
  • • The Event will be held on September 26th, 2010 at Air Canada Centre, Toronto, which is Canada’s Premiere Entertainment Venue.
  • • “Jai Ho – The Journey Home Concert” is one of a kind concert and will feature over 70 artists apart from A R Rahman.
  • • The event will be an evening of grandeur and will bedazzle Toronto with his presence and performance.
  • • The event will be a spectacle with International Standard production and state of the art technology.
  • • The show will have one of the best lighting and pyrotechnics and it will be an audio-visual spectacle. It will be a moment to cherish.
  • • Besides his performance, the mega-event will showcase an ensemble of talented playback singers and renowned musicians performing along with A R Rahman- the “Mozart of Madras”.
  • • Community Reach: 2,500,000 in GTA.
  • • Expected Event Attendance for the Concert: 15,000 +.
  • Don’t miss A R Rahman when he takes the stage in Toronto at Air Canada Centre on Sunday, September 26th, 2010!