Having no bed to sleep in and no food to eat sounds like a third-world problem, but it's a reality for many here in New Zealand.
It's something Kiwi musicians Sons of Zion, Three Houses Down, Tomorrow People, Che Fu, Pieter T and Swiss, with the help of promoter Pato Alvarez have banded together to combat.
Music is Love has been organised to raise funds for Te Puea Marae, a Mangere Bridge marae that has opened its doors to feed and house the homeless.
Three Houses Down singer Charlie Pomee says knowing children were among those living on the streets is particularly heart-breaking.
"My kids are why I wanted to put this show together," says Pomee.
"I guess as a parent we want the best for our kids and sleeping in a car, we all know is unfair for any child."
Sons of Zion singer Rio Panapa says the group has been motivated by the work of the leaders at Te Puea Marae.
"My reason is whanau, and this is an awesome opportunity to use our platforms to reach and help our most needy families," says Panapa.
But for promoter Alvarez his drive is a little closer to home; when he first came to New Zealand from South America 11 years ago, he spent three weeks on the streets.
"Everyone deserves a roof over their head and hot food to eat," says Alvarez.
He says giving back is the least the music industry can do, and hopes it will inspire other businesses and companies to do the same.
"If we want to make a better world for the future we have to start now."
The artists will visit Te Puea Marae the day after the concert to deliver the funds raised from ticket sales. They hope to raise $100,000 for the cause.
Music is Love will be held on Thursday, July 14 at The Studio on Karangahape Road.
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