Fashion Pitch 3 is back

MyCreative Ventures Sdn. Bhd. (MyCreative) continues its effort in supporting local fashion designers by launching Fashion Pitch 3, an initiative to provide fashion enthusiasts the opportunity to pitch their creativity and aspirations to run a fashion business. Those selected shall be qualified to apply for loans with MyCreative up to RM2 million each.

Fashion Pitch is held to boost the attractiveness of Malaysia’s fashion industry as well as to increase gross income from Malaysia’s fashion industry to significantly contribute to the country’s economy. Applicants must be Malaysian citizen, aged 18 years old and above and have the passion for fashion. Fashion Pitch 3 is also open to existing fashion labels or start-up businesses. The application ends on 27 March 2014.

According to Johan Ishak, the Chief Executive Officer of MyCreative, “Fashion is a business and MyCreative wants to help fashion businesses to grow by providing the necessary financing that conventional banking sector may not venture into. We are passionate to see the rise of local entrepreneurs for the sake of the national economy.”

Prior to Fashion Pitch 3, MyCreative has already organised Fashion Pitch for two (2) consecutive years and the response has been overwhelming. Through the pitches done, MyCreative had awarded RM5.9 mllion worth of loans to 7 of the successful candidates.

MyCreative will team up with Malaysia’s renowned fashion designers to act as a panel judges during the ‘Pitch Day’ that is scheduled in April 2015. “This is the interesting part where business owners can get useful advices from the experts of the industry, added Johan”

For more information, please log on to www.mycreative.com.my. Interested applicants can download the application forms from our website and email proposals and application forms to fashionpitch3@mycreative.com.my. Applicants will be judged based on the uniqueness of their idea and feasibility of their businesses.

MUD The Musical: Our Story of Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur City Hall has a vision to strive towards that by 2025, KL will be a world-class cultural city by offering distinct multi-cultural experiences. As a part of the Tourism Master Plan 2014-2025, Kuala Lumpur City Hall has identified the need to host regular cultural shows as a permanent fixture at iconic venues in KL to showcase its rich and diversified heritage & culture

“As my long-term commitment to the development and promotion of our arts and culture, we are making an unprecedented move to host a permanent show in one of the oldest architectures in Kuala Lumpur. A cultural musical performance that showcases our rich culture and heritage, while reflecting the history of how this beautiful city of ours came to be. A show that all tourists, both foreign & domestic, will find educational and entertaining together with KL’ites such as us, who can be proud of," said the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur.

“The first of my commitment is to restore the former glory of Panggung Bandaraya by launching this initiative of ‘MUD: OUR STORY OF KUALA LUMPUR’ as a new tourism product to the tourist industry, as well as for the people of KL. I am sure that this show will transform Panggung Bandaraya into a vibrant, lively, and significant arts hub. For the people of KL, this show allows you to discover the story of past generations that will enthrall and pique your interest.” Kuala Lumpur City Hall, in collaboration with Enfiniti Vision Media, presents a heartwarming cultural musical ‘MUD: Our Story of Kuala Lumpur.’

The story of Kuala Lumpur is in fact a short one; the city was born in the late 1850s, which means it’s relatively young. But KL, which grew from the point where two muddy rivers meet (Kuala Lumpur means "muddy confluence" in Malay), has gone through its fair share of trials and tribulations (and tributaries). As such, the city makes for a perfect backdrop for the show, which is performed in the historic Panggung Bandaraya theatre.

Based around the stories of three disparate friends who tie their ambitions to the city, the musical tells how, in its early days, KL was destroyed by a great fire, and then how it was devastated by floods.

But as the musical points out: “If you survive, you can thrive”.

MUD: Our Story of Kuala Lumpur
Tells a tale of three young men who made the journey from their village to a small tin mining town to seek their fortune. This heartwarming story is set against historical events of early Kuala Lumpur and weaves through the lives of Mamat, Meng, and Muthiah. Follow their trials and tribulations as they rise above the constant challenges of their new home, signaling the unwavering spirit of our forefathers. The show promises to be a colourful and entertaining multi-cultural experience for all – a lively musical showcasing the rich diversity of the people who built Kuala Lumpur. An inspiring tale of friendship, perseverance and finding joys in a simple cup of teh tarik.


Details:
Venue: Panggung Bandaraya, Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur.
Show times: daily at 3pm and 8pm at

Ticket price: RM60 and RM45 (with MyKad).
Parking: You can opt to park at the Dataran Merdeka underground parking across the road.

Website: mudkl.com

Jazz Fest 2015

The Johor Society for the Performing Arts (JSPA), organisers of eleven years of the JB Arts Festival, is proud to present a new event set to bring live, improvised music sure to quicken the pulse of jazz fans around the region – The Johor Bahru Jazz Fest 2015. The JB Jazz Fest 2015 is the first of five (5) festivals included under the 12th JB Arts Festival 2015, which is featured in the calendar for Malaysia Tourism’s MYFest 2015 as an official event in the state of Johor.

Living legends are coming to JB! The JB Jazz Fest 2015 will feature world-class saxophonist Sadao Watanabe, and Italian acapella group Mezzotono, along with well-known jazz names from around the region such as Steve Thornton and Afro Asia with Razak Rahman, Jeremy Monteiro and Alberto Marsico with the Jazz Blues Brothers, The David Gomes Jazz Ensemble with Junji Delfino, Xiong Quintet, and The Rustika Quartet.

Tickets will be available at www.ticketpro.com.my from mid-January onwards. Don't miss the special early-bird promotions!

Date: Feb, 26- March,1

Venue: Double Tree by Hilton, Johor Bahru



For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1611264682428463/?ref=22

WAYANG – Malaysian Stories

Masakini Theatre Company brings you Wayang – Malaysian Stories. Once again a collection of fine performances by our local performers will not only entertain but amaze you with their unique style of presentation of music, dance/movements and stories. NEVER BEFORE IN MALAYSIA!

Opening the night will be Chan Ming Lye, a well-known Malaysian singer who resides in New York, where he works as a singer and actor. Ming Lye was in the famed musical, MISS SAIGON for seven years.
Rathimalar, a dancer who needs no introduction, will pair up with Psycusix to astound you with the play of lights.

Malaysian Stories continues on as the live actors share legendary stories of Qixi, Narasimha and Ulek Mayang with the help of their self-made puppets. Music and sounds for the performance will be performed by the 9 actors themselves with a music director.


Show dates : 7-11 January 2015

Time : 8:30pm ( 7-10 Jan ) / 3:00pm
(11 Jan)(1.15 hrs, with no intermission)

Venue : Auditorium DBKL

Ticket price : RM55 adults / RM35 students & senior citizens

Online ticket purchase at www.theatreantics.com

We welcome corporate and fund-raising night bookings of the show. Please contact Masakini Theatre Company at tel : 03-26910119 or email to masakini7890@gmail for enquiries and information.