ISTANBUL. – Around forty musicians from Turkey will hold a benefit concert to provide aid to the victims of last Sunday’s devastating quake in Van.  

Proceeds from the event, which will be held in Istanbul on Sunday, will be transferred to the Red Crescent, in order to render assistance to the earthquake victims, Aksam daily of Turkey writes.  

The “Rock for Van!” concert’s opening show will be performed by renowned Istanbul-Armenian rock musician, Hayko Cepkin.

The concert will be broadcast live on Dream TV, during which the viewers will be able to make mobile donations via SMS text messages.