Totally Tina & Rob B Williams Tribute

Post Show Review

Yes, they really were here at Zante Bar on 5 April. Time flies! Two days since the Totally Tina & Rob B Williams show is over and I still find myself humming ‘Proud Mary’ to myself while doing housework. Probably you do too, after all it was an event long-awaited for by everyone here in Cyprus.

The double entertainment act featuring Justine Riddoch aka Totally Tina and Nick Garvin aka Robbie Reloaded, apart from the good entertainment, it was intended to support a noble cause, and that was to put a smile not only on our faces but on the faces of those in need and suffering from an unforgiving disease – AIDS. Joining forces with LC Positive Voice, the charity that gives voice to people concerned about or living with HIV and their families and/or friends in Cyprus, the two artists have enchanted the guests with their remarkable talent and above all, they have shown us all that when people strongly believe in something and they start working together, they can make amazing things happen. Totally Tina and Rob B Williams Tribute proved it!

Attendees of all ages counted 220 people who flooded Zante’s gates at 7pm on Wednesday eager to hear Tina and Robbie sing. VIP guests included public figures in Cyprus (i.e.: Mayors, MPs, and Heads of Charity).

Main sponsors of the event included:
Russian Wave;
Freedom Doll Initiative- Nicola Smith;
Cyprus Car Museum - Mr. Dimi Mavropoulos (provided the magnificent automobile in which Tina Turner made her spectacular appearance);
Doctor George Pashias - donated 750 euro worth of dental treatments;
Ta Piatakia/Little Plates – Roddy Dalamis – donated Apartments City Sea Business to support the cause;
Suites PLUS 4 cookery Books - George Poulladofonos;
Salamis Tours – donated a cruise;
ToSeeOrDo Cyprus & LodgeYou Cyprus – Marcel van Bussel – supported event online promotion through his online platform ToSeeOrDo and spread the word on social media;
Mellstrock – Tony Trescothick, CEO;
GRS Recruitment – Donna Stephenson and Steve Slowcombe.

Other sponsors and media partners included:
Pals Magazine;
Cyprus Weekly;
Saskia Constantinou;
Secrets Freedom Club;
AngloInfo Cyprus;
Britannia Café;
V Touch Unisex Hair & Beauty Spa;
Grill Garage;
Pearson;
Prime Auto Services;
Fedotova Ludmila;
Hairsmiths Unisex Hair Salon;
Green Life;
Beauty Studio by Elena Georgiou working with Victoria Hair Stylist;
Thermos Spa & House Sparrows, and;
Aids Solidarity Movement - Christos L. Krasidis.

The funds raised through the efforts of LC Positive Voice, represented by Chrysi Iacovou-Harrington, President and Derek Lainsbury, Vicepresident exceeded Euro 2,000 in cash. The net worth value of the gifts donated exceeded Euro 4,000. This tells us one thing – people do care about one another! Support of any form was deeply appreciated by the organisers and will have even a stronger impact for those who really need it.
If you’re looking forward to a next big Tina Turner show, get ready for a wild 13 September night! Stay tuned to find out more!

Audience Feedback and Comments
For those of you who could not attend the event, we, the ones who have been there and see charity people and artists in action are happy to share our wonderful experience. Here’s what Marion says:
“[…] my husband, Steve, and I I enjoyed the evening. We had an absolute ball. TOTALLY Tina was just amazing! She rocks! Hope she will be stopping on Cyprus for some time. […] Please put us on your mailing list for any other events this pair of silver surfers may enjoy.....that really means most things!!!!”