HONOLULU (KHON2) — Around 30,000 people are expected at the Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell and surrounding Kapiolani Park for Saturday night’s tribute concert to the late reggae singer Fiji. Event sponsors and city agencies are working to make sure everyone has a safe, respectful and enjoyable experience.
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The stage is almost set. Final preparations are underway inside the Waikiki Shell as tens of thousands are expected to bid aloha and pay tribute to late singer, songwriter, and musician George “Fiji” Veikoso.
“It is an honor to be able to host this free event for the public at the Waikiki Shell, the Tom Moffat Waikiki Shell, to honor the life of Fiji, who loved to perform here,” said Dita Holifield, Honolulu Department of Enterprise Services Director.
Veikoso died in July. The city says it’s been planning this tribute concert with promoters for weeks. Tickets for the 8,000-plus inside the Shell sold out in seconds. So an outside viewing area is being set up for the more than 20,000 expected outside. A massive LED screen is being installed, along with numerous portable toilets…