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S'gor charity concert to uplift veteran musicians
Danker (front row, sixth from right) with fellow MFM committee members and band members who will perform at the charity concert.
TO aid veteran musicians struggling with health issues and financial difficulties, Musicians for Musicians Association (MFM) is organising a charity concert.
Themed 'Giving Through Music', the show will be held on July 5, from 3pm, at Dewan Tunku, Kelab Golf Negara Subang in Selangor.
'We are coming together not only to celebrate our shared love for music but to embark on a journey of compassion and generosity,' said MFM president Francis Danker.
Highlighting the power of music, the veteran musician said, 'Music has a unique ability to transcend barriers, to heal and to inspire.
'It unites us in ways that words alone cannot.'
The concert was a means for MFM to harness the combined power of the community to benefit many musicians in need of medical aid, and who faced age-related issues, Danker said at a press conference announcing the event.
Set up in 2019, MFM works to assist local musicians in crisis.
It improves their well-being and helps them achieve a decent standard of living while pursuing their creative passions.
The organisation also fosters a socially conscious community and helps musicians obtain financial support from Employees Provident Fund, Social Security Organisation and via insurance.
MFM has also continued to create work opportunities, promote equality and develop fair fee structures while engaging with performance venue owners and mentoring new musicians.
'Giving Through Music' will be an eight-hour showcase featuring 17 live bands and 100 talented musicians.
Audiences can enjoy genres from jazz to contemporary, pop to retro and country to Top 40s.
Notable performers include Alleycats, Strollers, Sons of Adam and Michelle Nunis & Friends.
Danker encourages everyone to participate, saying, 'Let's fill the venue with love, laughter and the beautiful sound of music.
'Together we can amplify our efforts and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.'
Tickets are available in three packages, from RM1,000 to RM5,000 per table of 10.
For ticket bookings or sponsorship inquiries, contact MFM at 019-282 2290.
