HONOLULU (KHON2) — Less than 12 hours after tickets went on sale to honor the late reggae icon, George “Fiji” Veikoso, the event has officially sold out.
In a statement from the Fiji Tribute Concert, officials said over 25,000 tickets were claimed in a matter of minutes.
“We understand the excitement and also the disappointment for those who were not able to secure tickets. Please know that we are actively working with the City and County of Honolulu to explore ways to accommodate more of you in the coming days.”
The tribute concert will be held at the Waikiki Shell and will be broadcast on giant screens at Kapiolani Park for everyone to enjoy.
Doors are set to open at 4 p.m. The show will start shortly after at 5:30 p.m.
More than 100 reggae artists are scheduled to perform Fiji’s iconic songs, including J Boog, Common Kings, Maoli, The Green, Sammy Johnson, Henry Kapono, Kapena, Ekolu and many more.
“Fiji gave us more than just music – he was the voice that raised all of the Pacific. He gave us healing, identity and pride. This show is our way of saying mahalo and a hui hou to someone whose spirit and soul will echo for eternity,” Common Kings said.
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The event will also feature a variety of guests, including Living808 host Mikey Monis.
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