The Colombian pop latino band Morat has announced that they will donate a portion of the proceeds from their upcoming residency at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá to support victims and reconstruct schools affected by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, according to reports from Portafolio and Excélsior.
The earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, 2026, with an epicenter near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department, as reported by the Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) and detailed by Portafolio.
Government figures cited by Portafolio place the death toll from the sismo at a minimum of 181 individuals, while regional authorities have registered more than 240 fatalities. Faced with severe damage to housing, public buildings, and educational infrastructure across several departments, the music group is stepping up to aid the hardest-hit student populations.
Concert Residency and On-Site Donation Points at Movistar Arena
Morat’s humanitarian initiative coincides with the launch of their “Ya Es Mañana World Tour” residency in Bogotá, which features six sold-out shows at the Movistar Arena, according to Excélsior. The performances are scheduled across two consecutive weekends: August 14, 15, and 16, followed by August 21, 22, and 23.
To maximize community participation, the band’s press team confirmed that four physical donation points will be set up inside the Movistar Arena and its surrounding areas, as reported by Portafolio. Concertgoers can contribute monetary funds directly at these stations to assist with ongoing emergency relief efforts.
All financial contributions collected at the venue will be channeled through Unicef, ensuring transparency and direct distribution to populations in critical need. In addition to the collection booths, a designated percentage of ticket sales revenue from the six sold-out dates will be allocated to rebuilding school facilities.
Targeted Relief for Chocó, the Eje Cafetero, and Valle del Cauca
The recovery funds generated through the Movistar Arena residency are earmarked specifically for educational infrastructure in the regions suffering the most extensive damage from the tremor. According to Excélsior, the targeted areas include the Chocó department—where the epicenter was located—along with the Eje Cafetero and Valle del Cauca.
The band released an official statement through their press representatives addressing the tragedy. “Sabemos que esto es solo un granito de arena y que queda mucho por hacer. Los invitamos a todos a sumarse”, expressed Morat in the communication published by Portafolio.
This relief effort places a particular emphasis on students and teachers whose classrooms were destroyed or rendered unsafe by the tectonic activity. Regional authorities continue to assess structural damage to schools in Chocó and neighboring departments, making the band’s financial contribution a timely boost for local municipalities.
Broader Solidarity from the Colombian Entertainment Industry
Morat’s announcement adds to a widespread wave of mobilization among prominent Colombian artists following the disaster, as noted by Portafolio and Excélsior. Figures from the entertainment sector, including Shakira, Maluma, J Balvin, and Juanes, utilized their public platforms to issue statements of support, share emergency resources, and express solidarity with victims across the country.
The band’s connection to Bogotá runs deep. Formed in the Colombian capital on December 13, 2011, the members originally met while attending the private school Gimnasio La Montaña before rising to international prominence with hits like their 2015 collaboration with Paulina Rubio, “Mi Nuevo Vicio.”
As the “Ya Es Mañana World Tour” continues past its Bogotá residency toward international stops—including three dates at the Arena Monterrey on December 2, 3, and 4, where the first two nights are sold out according to initial schedule details—the group maintains that their home country’s recovery remains a paramount concern.
Official updates regarding the distribution of funds through Unicef and ongoing infrastructure assessments in Chocó, the Eje Cafetero, and Valle del Cauca will be released by local government agencies and relief organizations as recovery efforts progress. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts or join the conversation in the comments section below.