The American-Canadian singer, Rufus Wainwright, signed a partnership with the São Paulo GLBT Pride Parade Association (APOGLBT) to promote the series of shows he will perform in Brazil next month. The agreement consists of the inclusion of a banner for the launch tour of their fifth album, “Release The Stars”, on the APOGLBT website.
The singer's press office said that the partnership was due to Rufus' sympathy for gender causes and because he is an artist who has always publicly acknowledged his sexual orientation. And as the show and the parade take place in the same month, the link was immediate.
The treasurer of APOGLBT, Manoel Zanini, states that it was the show's producer who approached the entity showing interest in joining the event. Alexandre Santos, president of the Association, did not expect such an initiative, although Rufus is considered a musical icon in the GLBT community. “We were surprised by Rufus’ interest and happy to be able to count on this artist’s contribution to the São Paulo Parade.”
For more details visit: www.rufusnobrasil.com.br.
Check out where you can watch Rufus Wainwright's show in Brazil:
São Paulo
When: May 9th
Where: Via Funchal, R. Funchal, 65, V. Olímpia, tel. (11) 3897-4456 and (11) 3188-4148 (Call Center)
How much: R$ 180 (VIP Audience), R$ 150 (Audience 1), R$ 100 (Audience 2), R$ 80 (Audience 3), R$ 50 (Side Audience), R$ 100 (Central Mezzanine), R$ 100 (Side Mezzanine), R$ 180 (Cabin)
Rio de Janeiro
When: May 7th
Where: Sala Cecília Meireles, Largo da Lapa, 47, tel. 21-2224-4291
How much: R$ 100 (Audience), R$ 80 (Senior Audience)
Belo Horizonte
When: May 11th
Where: Freegells, Avenida do Contorno, 3239, Santa Efigênia. Tel. (31)3461-4000
How much: to be confirmed on the website www.musichallbh.com.br.
Brasilia
When: May 13th
Where: Planalto Auditorium – Convention Center, SDC- Eixo Monumental
How much: R$140 (full) and R$70 (half)
