Instagram to host live music festival to raise funds for covid-19 relief efforts

NEW DELHI: Instagram on Friday said that it is partnering with Indian artists to host a live music festival to raise funds for covid-19 relief efforts.

The festival ‘Live In Your Living Room’ will feature 27 artists, in a series of live gigs that people will have to go to their Instagram accounts to attend, one after the other for eight hours.

It will be hosted on 29 May starting at 4pm and will last till midnight. Users can make a donation to various charities and organisations being supported by these artists.

The festival is a part of Facebook’s ‘Social For Good’ initiative which supports large community causes by bringing together public figures and creators to raise awareness and funding.