The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts organises ‘Rhythm of the Earth’, an enchanting concert by three-time Grammy winner and United Nations ‘Goodwill Ambassador’ Ricky Kej. The concert will take place across four of The Leela Palace properties: The Leela Palace Bengaluru on June 22, The Leela Palace Chennai on June 23, The Leela Palace Udaipur on June 28, and The Leela Palace Jaipur on June 29.
The concert is envisaged to be an exclusive, intimate performance by Ricky Kej, accompanied by virtuoso musicians. Visuals about the natural world, sustainability, and India will augment the show, making it a spectacular audio-visual experience. To further support the brand’s sustainability efforts through this experience, The Leela has specially curated a wellness-inspired dinner under the ‘Aujasya by The Leela’ menu for all its patrons across the four participating hotels.
The proceeds from these concerts will be donated to the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF). The Leela’s partnership with KSCF has sponsored 11 Bal Mitra Grams, or child-friendly villages, in Rajasthan, impacting over 2,100 households and protecting 4,256 children. This collaboration with Ricky Kej underscores the brand’s commitment to supporting environmental causes.
Ricky Kej is widely acclaimed and has won several accolades, including three Grammy Awards, US Billboard #1 artist, and GQ Hero 2020. He serves as the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), a United Nations Refugee High Profile Supporter, a Global Ambassador for Kindness for the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), a Celebrity Supporter for UNICEF, and an Ambassador for Earth Day Network. Ricky aspires to champion global causes through his music and raise awareness on issues like climate change and sustainable causes.
Speaking on the occasion, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer of The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts, stated, “Today’s travellers are seeking immersive and meaningful experiences. This gives The Leela an opportunity to curate fulfilling experiences that resonate with all our patrons. We are excited to host the second edition of this concert with Ricky Kej, and through this partnership, we continue to redefine luxury through a lens of responsibility and sustainability for our guests.
The Leela goes beyond the brand; we have taken significant measures to reduce our carbon footprint and focus on holistic wellness. Our collaboration with Ricky Kej reflects our shared passion and commitment to positively impacting the environment.”
Ricky Kej expressed his excitement, saying, “I am thrilled to partner with The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts for the second edition of ‘Rhythm of the Earth.’ Music is an effective tool to communicate messages, and partnering with The Leela gives me a platform to strengthen my outreach and inspire change.”
