Tribune News Network
Doha
The much awaited grand gala traditional 24th Annual May Queen Ball organised by the Goan Welfare Association, Qatar (GWA) in collaboration with Orbit Events and Marketing is all set to roll on May 10 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha from 7.00 pm onwards.
The highlight of the event will be the crowning of 24th May Queen by Bollywood celebrities. The annual May Queen Ball is the signature event of GWA that has grown from strength to strength over the years and this year will be celebrating 24th year continuously since its inception. The guests from different parts of the world are expected to attend in huge numbers along with local guests. The 24th edition of May Queen event will be an exciting and fun-filled another blockbuster. Bollywood celebrities attending this mega event every year have helped build a bridge and strong bond between Bollywood celebrities and the Indian community in Qatar, said Simon D’Silva, president of Goan Welfare Association.
Mark Revlon, the Goan iconic singing sensation will be performing for the first time in Qatar for the May Queen Ball event. Mark Revlon is a self-taught musician, a music producer and has a band named Mark Revlon Band which is one of the most popular bands in Goa. He has performed and enthralled audiences in U.S.A., England, Scotland, Canada, Australia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Oman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, India and in particular GOA.
To set the floor on fire, Goa’s top and India’s hottest live band Raagas2Riches will perform. Raagas2Riches has gained reputation in the live music scene with their impressive musicianship, dynamic performances, and captivating stage presence. The band covers music from genres like retro, pop, Latin, reggae, blues, rock, metal, Bollywood and many more. The band was formed in 1996 as “Raagas to Riches” in Mumbai. Their debut performance at the renowned Razzberry Rhinoceros venue was a thrilling success, setting the tone for their meteoric rise to prominence. After relocating to the tranquil coastal state of Goa, the group underwent a highly successful rebranding campaign in 2015, which saw them emerge as “Raagas2Riches”. Since then, they have been a dominant presence at major stage shows and exclusive nightclubs across Goa. The band has become popular not only in Goa but all over India and abroad. They have performed at over 1500 events, including destination weddings, launches, corporate events, and stage shows. Raagas2Riches specialises in performing at corporate events. They have an extensive collection of music from various genres to cater to different crowds. They have performed in numerous corporate events across India and overseas. Their repertoire includes music from multiple genres, such as Bollywood, Sufi, Punjabi, South Indian and western music.
