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New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Alleycats, Strollers lead 17 acts for 'Giving Through Music' charity concert
PETALING JAYA: Next July 5, Musicians For Musicians Malaysia (MFM) is set to host a star-studded concert featuring some of Malaysia's most renowned 'otai' bands and soloists, all for a good cause. The event, titled 'Giving Through Music', is an eight-hour, non-stop celebration of Malaysian music across the decades. It will feature 17 bands and solo acts, specially organised to raise funds for musicians in need of medical assistance. According Musicians For Musicians Malaysia president Francis Danker, 'Giving Through Music' will take place at Dewan Tunku in Kelab Golf Negara Subang (KGNS) at 3pm. "We are coming together not only to celebrate our shared love for the art form that unites us, but also to embark on a journey of compassion and generosity," said Danker at the concert's recent launch in KGNS. "This concert is a heartfelt initiative aimed at making a meaningful impact in our community." Danker emphasised music's unique power: "Music has a unique ability to transcend barriers, to heal, and to inspire. It unites us in ways that words alone cannot. "With 'Giving Through Music', we aim to harness that power to support the many musicians who are in need, require medical aid, hospitalisation, and face age-related issues." Sadly, Danker noted that the industry had lost several members to illness and medical complications in the past year alone. "Currently, we are assisting a number of our members to help alleviate their medical expenses. Many would recognise household names such as Vernon Steele (amputee), Gerry Felix (cancer), and Zainal Rampa (stroke) who require our support." Danker added that every ticket sold, every note played, and every voice lifted will contribute to a cause close to the musicians' hearts. "We have an exciting line-up of talented artistes who are eager to share their gifts with fans," he said. "With big names from jazz to contemporary, pop to country, our performers will take you on a musical journey that promises to uplift your spirits and ignite your passion for giving." The participating musicians include the legendary Alleycats and Strollers, as well as Stag, Looking Good, Sons Of Adam, Raja Badri Shah, Michelle Nunis, Roland Choi And Stephen Jay, Bala, Revolution, the Michael Veerapen Quartet, Straits Kambradus, Sofa Sundays, Thompsons Country Band, Karen Nunis And The Namahages, Wild Roses, and Kaya.
Fast Company
06-05-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
Instacart launches Fizz, a group ordering app for party drinks and snacks
Instacart is launching a new stand-alone app called Fizz, designed for groups to order snacks and drinks ahead of parties for a flat $5 delivery fee. The platform, developed in collaboration with the hugely popular event invite app Partiful, enables partygoers in the 30 U.S. states where alcohol delivery is legal to add items to a shared cart from nearby participating grocery stores. Instead of splitting the bill, each user is prompted to pay only for what they've added, with an option to include a tip for the shopper. Back in February, Instacart's chief product officer, Daniel Danker, approached Partiful CEO Shreya Murthy about partnering on the app. The teams began development in earnest in March, with Danker crediting artificial intelligence and mutual enthusiasm for the app's rapid progress. 'There aren't a lot of consumer apps being built these days, and there aren't a lot of people solving some of these really core needs for customers in a simple and delightful way,' Danker tells Fast Company. Murthy says she was intrigued by the opportunity to address the common challenge of figuring out what to bring to a party—and finding time to pick it up. 'Think about the last time you went to a house party. There was probably this implicit social expectation for you to bring a bottle of wine or a pack of beer,' Murthy says. 'As for me, as a guest who would go to parties, that was actually kind of annoying because I'd forget. . . . And I can't show up to this party empty-handed. 'We basically productized BYOB,' she adds, referring to 'bring your own bottle.'
