Jamming in the park
THE STAR
DBKL cultural artistes performing a patriotic number at the open-air show.
KUALA LUMPUR City Hall (DBKL) is calling out to all budding rock stars to jam away at their monthly free jamming session which kicked off on Aug 27.
DBKL Culture, Arts and Sports Department director said AB Salim Mansor said they were giving opportunities to musicians to tap their talents at the event.
“The cost of renting a studio is high, so we are giving opportunities to musicians to play for free.
“We will set up a stage, public address system and some instruments.
“All they have to do is maybe bring their guitars and jam away.
Hundreds from nearby residential areas watching the Kuala Lumpur Street Jam at Taman Tasik Permaisuri in Cheras on Aug 27.
“It will be set up at a different park every month to reach out to more people.
“Musicians are advised to get details on the next location and register with DBKL music unit prior to the date, although walk-ins will also be accepted,” he said.
Salim said this jamming session was continued with DBKL’s bi-monthly Kuala Lumpur Street Jam which would usually be held in Dataran Merdeka or Medan Pasar.
“This is the first time we are bringing this Street Jam out from its usual place.
“We wanted to get closer to the people this time as we will soon celebrate National Day,” he said at the street jam at Taman Tasik Permaisuri in Cheras
Poey Sting performing at the Kuala Lumpur Street Jam.
“Response is good, hundreds of people from the nearby residential area came to the event.
“We kicked off with the singing of Negaraku followed by patriotic songs,” he said.
Local artistes present included Zamani Slam, Zarul, Umbrella, Poey Sting, Ibnor Riza and Linda Eva.
There were also performances by DBKL cultural artistes.
For details, call the organising department at 03-2617 6265.
