The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Curates ‘Rhythm of The Earth’, Ricky Kej in Concert at Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, And Jaipur

India, 10^th June 2024: Set against the backdrop of The Leela’s breathtaking landscapes, ‘Rhythm of the Earth’ an enchanting concert experience is curated for guests to witness across four of The Leela palace properties - The Leela Palace Bengaluru on 22^nd June, The Leela Palace Chennai on 23^rd June, The Leela Palace Udaipur on 28^th June and The Leela Palace Jaipur on 29^th June that will bring the symphonic beauty of nature with the evocative power of music while igniting the spark for compassion by 3-time Grammy winner and United Nations 'Goodwill Ambassador’ Ricky Kej live in concert.

Through this sensorial series of concerts by The Leela, guests will be swept into a harmony of melodies that resonate far beyond the spaces with the hope to foster a profound connection with nature and the community through this unforgettable sensorial journey. The concert is envisaged to be an exclusive, intimate performance by Ricky Kej accompanied by virtuoso musicians. The music will be augmented by visuals making this a spectacular audio-visual experience about the natural world, sustainability, and India itself. To further support the brand’s sustainability efforts through this experience, The Leela has also specially curated wellness inspired dinner, under ‘Aujasya by The Leela’ menu for all its patrons across the four participating hotels.

In support of the Satyarthi Movement of Global Compassion, The Leela aims to stir a purposeful living by demonstrating that every action across The Leela properties, like every note in Ricky Kej’s symphonies, contributes to a larger purpose. The proceeds from these concerts will be donated to the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF). The Leela's partnership with KSCF has sponsored 11 Bal Mitra Grams, or Child-Friendly Villages in Rajasthan, impacting over 2,100 households and protecting 4,256 children. This collaboration with Ricky Kej underscores the brand’s commitment to supporting environmental causes.

Ricky Kej is widely acclaimed, with accolades including 3 Grammy Awards, US Billboard #1 artist, and GQ Hero 2020. He serves as the “Goodwill Ambassador” for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), United Nations Refugee High Profile Supporter, “Global Ambassador for Kindness” for UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), and “Celebrity Supporter” for UNICEF & Ambassador for “Earth Day Network.” Ricky aspires to champion global causes through his music and raise awareness on issues like climate change and sustainable causes.

“Today’s travelers are seeking immersive and meaningful experiences. This gives The Leela an opportunity to curate fulfilling experiences that resonate with all our patrons. We are excited to host the 2^nd edition of this concert with Ricky Kej and through this partnership we continue to redefine luxury through a lens of responsibility and sustainability for our guests.”

Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

The Leela goes beyond to brand, we have taken significant measures to reduce our carbon footprint and focus on holistic wellness. Our collaboration with Ricky Kej reflects our shared passion and commitment to positively impacting the environment.

“I am thrilled to partner with The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts for the second edition of ‘Rhythm of the Earth.’ Music is an effective tool to communicate messages, and partnering with The Leela gives me a platform to strengthen my outreach and inspire change.”

Ricky Kej 

As a brand promoting conscious luxury, The Leela has enhanced its sustainability efforts and extends its commitment beyond opulence. The brand has taken some significant measures to reduce its carbon footprint including renewal energy resources introduced EV boats, eco-friendly bath amenities, ’Tishya by The Leela to name a few. With a focus on holistic wellness, The Leela has its wellness menu, ‘Aujasya by The Leela’ with its commissioned in-house water bottling plants. Furthermore, the brand is also contributing towards community development through meaningful partnerships with Phool.co, Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, Mouth and Foot Painting Artists and continues to support women empowerment initiatives and supply chains with Jodhpur Mahila Griha Udyog and Jalinga Tea Estate.

The Leela Palace Udaipur is the only hotel to have introduced eco-friendly boats to help reduce the local community's ecological footprint and provide a cleaner and healthier atmosphere for everyone. The Leela Palace properties - Udaipur, Jaipur, Chennai, and Bengaluru have received the SEEM National Energy Management Award, IGBC Green Building, IGBC Net Zero Waste and ISC 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications. Additionally, The Leela Palace Udaipur is also a part of Beyond Green, Preferred Hotel’s global portfolio of the most sustainable hotels around the world.

The Leela embodies true Indian hospitality and strives to celebrate the country’s traditions, art, cuisine, and culture while focusing on experiential and conscious luxury through its signature programmes and initiatives. As the brand embraces its growth trajectory, it remains rooted in its ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava – Guest is God.”

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