A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE
Experience the magic of Bollywood's golden era like never before! Join us for a soulful and unforgettable evening with the award-winning Sumeet Tappoo, a truly gifted vocalist mentored by the legendary Anup Jalota and renowned for his collaborations with India's finest singers. Accompanied by world-class musicians direct from Mumbai, Sumeet will take you on a live musical journey through the timeless classics of yesteryear. Every enchanting melody will directly support the Gift of Life surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital Fiji, and our crucial 2025 project to build a new catheterization lab – a facility that will help save thousands of children's lives in the years to come. Be part of this extraordinary concert, where the beauty of Bollywood music meets the power of compassion, all to give the precious gift of life to countless children in need.
CONCERT DETAILS:
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Event Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
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Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm PST (Doors open at 6:30pm)
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Location: El Camino High School Center for the Arts
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Address: 2340 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95864
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Price: $50 per ticket (general admission)
BUY ONLINE TICKETS NOW AT:
or scan the QR code below:
TO PURCHASE PHYSICAL TICKETS, contact:
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Dave Prasad: (916) 712-3452 | davep95758@gmail.com
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Dorothy Nambiar: (916) 529-3165 | dsnambiar@sbcglobal.net
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Usha Prasad: (916( 548-5871 | ushaprasad1@yahoo.com
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Vinesh Nambiar: (916) 284-1750 | vinesh@hv4k.org
Purchase a Ticket & Register to Enter a Drawing for a Free Ticket
Once you purchase a ticket to Close to My Heart - Sacramento, you will receive information on your physical or electronic ticket as to how you can enter a weekly random drawing for a chance to win a FREE $50 general admission ticket! The drawings begin Saturday, May 31, 2025, and end Saturday, July 19, 2025, or when we are sold out! A valid ticket number is required, and only one registration per ticket will be entered into the drawing.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Presidential - $25,000+
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Name/logo on all print and social media marketing material
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25 free VIP tickets
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In-concert signage and recognition
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Invitation for 10 to an exclusive VIP dinner and private ghazal concert with Sumeet Tappoo and his team of world-class musicians on Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Ambassador - $10,000+
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Name/logo on all print and social media marketing material
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10 free VIP tickets
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In-concert signage and recognition
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Invitation for 6 to an exclusive VIP dinner and private ghazal concert with Sumeet Tappoo and his team of world-class musicians on Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Platinum - $5,000+
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Name/logo on all print and social media marketing material
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5 free VIP tickets
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In-concert signage and recognition
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Invitation for 4 to an exclusive VIP dinner and private ghazal concert with Sumeet Tappoo and his team of world-class musicians on Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Gold - $2,500+
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Name/logo on all print and social media marketing material
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2 free VIP & 2 General Admission tickets
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In-concert signage and recognition
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Invitation for 2 to an exclusive VIP dinner and private ghazal concert with Sumeet Tappoo and his team of world-class musicians on Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Silver - $1,000+
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Name/logo on all print and social media marketing material
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4 free General Admission tickets
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In-concert signage and recognition
Bronze - $500+
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Name/logo on all print and social media marketing material
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2 free General Admission tickets
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In-concert signage and recognition
Current Sponsors
Presidential - $25,000+
TBD
Ambassador - $10,000+
Platinum - $5,000+
Gold - $2,500+
Silver - $1,000+
TBD
Bronze - $500+
TBD
Become a Sponsor
Close to My Heart - Sacramento Charity Concert Sponsorship Donation
Frequency
One time
Amount
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$1,000
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
$25,000
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Other Sponsorship Donation Methods
We offer several other ways to make a sponsorship donation to the Close to My Heart - Sacramento concert. Please see below.
Click on the following link, DONATE NOW, click on the PayPal icon, or click or scan the QR code if you want to make a tax-deductible sponsorship donation via PayPal or debit/credit card to become a charity concert sponsor.
Click on the following link, DONATE NOW, click on the Zelle® icon, click or scan the QR code, or Zelle® directly to vinesh@hv4k.org, if you want to become a 'Sac Charity Concert Sponsor.'
Select ‘Human Values 4 Kids Foundation’ as the business, if required.
Add ‘Sac Charity Concert Sponsor’ in the notes/comments and provide your e-mail address to receive a donation receipt letter.
Click on the following link, DONATE NOW, click on the Venmo icon or click or scan the QR code to the right if you want to make a tax-deductible donation via Venmo to become a ‘Sac Charity Concert Sponsor.’
Add ‘Sac Charity Concert Sponsor’ in the notes/comments.
To mail a check to HV4K, please make the check payable to The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation and mail to:
The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation
11498 Pyrites Way
Gold River, CA 95670
Add ‘Sac Charity Concert Sponsor' in the notes/comments.
The Human Values 4 Kids Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity in the United States, EIN 205074015, so all donations are tax-deductible.
About the Artist - Sumeet Tappoo
Sumeet Tappoo, an award-winning international recording artist who has captivated millions across the globe. Hailing from Fiji and now based in Mumbai, this extraordinary talent has released over 30 solo and collaborative albums, even sharing the stage with Bollywood legends. Beyond his musical prowess, Sumeet has collaborated with renowned artists such as Anup Jalota, the legendary lyricist Gulzar, and Pt. Bhavdeep Jaipurwale. He has also released songs and albums with Shankar Mahadevan and Hariharan. Notably, his album 'Destiny' was launched by the iconic Amitabh Bachchan. Sumeet has also performed a romantic duet, 'Pyar Ho Gaya', with the acclaimed singer Sunidhi Chauhan.
Sumeet Tappoo's exceptional talent and profound humanitarian work have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, culminating most recently on April 24, 2025, when he was bestowed with Fiji's highest civilian honour, the Companion of the Order of Fiji, by the President of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu. This esteemed recognition places him among the nation's most distinguished individuals. In March 2025, he was also honored with the 'Global Peace and Harmony Ambassador Award' by the World Human Rights Organization Belgium. In October 2024, he won two CLEF Music Awards for Best Artist and Best Song in the Ghazal category and received the InterContinental Music Award for Best of Asia in Bollywood Music. Further accolades include the USA Presidential Volunteerism Medal for his humanitarian efforts and the Presidential Medal from the Government of Fiji. In June 2023, he won three CLEF Music Awards for Best Song ("Shivohum"), Best Ghazal Singer, and Best Ghazal ("Ret Ka Ghar").
MUSIC VIDEO SAMPLING
For additional music videos, go to: Sumeet Tappoo - YouTube