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\u201cFor me, it will be the most beautiful night of my career, but I believe it will also be one of the most beautiful nights for audiences not only in Thessaloniki or Greece, but across Europe,\u201d Remos said during a press conference at the caf\u00e9 of the Royal Theatre in Thessaloniki.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to send a message: let\u2019s stop looking for what divides us and find what unites us,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The concert will take place at Thessaloniki\u2019s New Waterfront, with the construction of a huge stage in front of the statue of Alexander the Great having sparked reactions.<\/p>\n
Remos said the last thing he wanted was to create \u201ca climate of division.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to come to the city with a big smile and great anticipation. However, I also came with a slightly heavy heart because it saddens me to feel that there are opinions being expressed without people seeing what we have prepared,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am from Thessaloniki and I am very happy to be Macedonian,\u201d Remos added.<\/p>\n
Remos Says Relations with Thessaloniki Mayor Remain Strong<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Asked about his relationship with the Municipality of Thessaloniki and Mayor Stelios Angeloudis following the approval of the concert and the subsequent reactions, Remos said their relationship had not deteriorated.<\/p>\n \u201cOur relationship has not cooled. I appreciate the mayor and his colleagues,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Remos suggested that there may have been \u201ca rushed reaction\u201d but said the controversy had strengthened their determination to show that Thessaloniki could host major international events.<\/p>\n \u201cFor a global name to come, they must first see that it is a vibrant city that can support large-scale events,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Ronaldinho to Sing, Play Percussion and Dance the Zorba<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Remos will share the stage with a long list of Greek and international performers, including Mando, Kaiti Garbi, Giorgos Theofanous, the Gipsy Kings, Snap!, Mr. President, Kostas Hatzis, Manos Pyrovolakis, \u017deljko Joksimovi\u0107 and Despina Vandi.<\/p>\n Former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho will also join the concert.<\/p>\n One of the world\u2019s greatest footballers will sing and play percussion alongside Remos.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat else do you want me to bring?\u201d Remos joked.<\/p>\n The concert will mark Ronaldinho\u2019s first visit to Thessaloniki. Remos said the former football star would \u201cenjoy every moment\u201d in front of the city\u2019s audience.<\/p>\n He also revealed that the pair will sing together, play percussion and dance the Zorba.<\/p>\n 1,200 Drones and Fireworks to Feature in Concert<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n The event will also feature a fireworks show over the city, while 1,200 drones will add another visual element to the spectacle.<\/p>\n Organisers will install 10 giant screens and 30 cameras across the city so people can watch the concert and participate from different locations.<\/p>\n The organisers will also provide special accessibility arrangements for people with disabilities.<\/p>\n Television and radio presenter Grigoris Arnaoutoglou will host the concert.<\/p>\n Around 1,000 people are working on preparations for the event, while another 1,000 musicians and performers will take part in the concert.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n