2003 - 1

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: One night jam with Amir Yussof at Niche Livehouse, Plaza Pantai, Kuala Lumpur on 16 May 2003 at 10.00 p.m. Feature Amir Yussof (Vocals, Guitar), Jaimie Wilson (Guitars), Luke Mason (Drums), David 'awa' Yee (Bass) and Alonzo (Percussions). Special opening act by Sarah Lo. Admission RM30 (First 100 will receive a copy of Amir's latest CD 'Aquarius'). For reservations and enquiries call (03) 2287 4693 or mailto [email protected]. Map and directions available at www.amiryussof.com.my

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: 'Acoustic Jam Eleven' at Actors Studio Box, Plaza Putra, Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur featuring Jungle Jam, Chak, Ariff Akhir & Y2K on 26 Apr 2003 at 8.30 p.m. Tickets RM15 from The Actors Studio, telephone (03) 2694 5400. Further info from Lemang Music (03) 2095 3045 / (019) 368 8130 or mailto [email protected]. Bring along your albums for sale.

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: Japanese pianist Akihiko 'Joker' Matsui with his collection of highly-charged originals and contemporary standards will be performing at Livehouse Niche - - A1.43, 1st floor, Tower A, Plaza Pantai, No.5 Jalan 4/83, Off Jalan Pantai Baru, Kuala Lumpur from 7 to 9 Mar 2003. In tow will be the super-bassist Jiro Okada and local dazzlers drummer Lewis Pragasam and saxophonist Greg Lyons. Show starts at 10:00pm. Cover charge is RM 30. For information call (03) 2287 4693.

Location: Petaling Jaya
Posting: 'ElectroMagnetism 2' featuring Abe Du Bango, Dragon Red, Tempered Mental and special guests D_va at Pauls's Place on 105M, Jalan SS21/1A, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (above "Much More" pub in Damansara Utama) on 8 Mar 2003. This is almost exactly a year since the first "ElectroMagnetism" gig was held at Blue Planet on 9 March 2002. Admission is FREE! and there probably will be a bit of free food. For more info mailto [email protected]

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: Tall Order Productions will be organizing the Malaysian Comedy Week featuring Harith Iskandar, Jit Murad, Afdlin Shauki, Rashid Salleh, Jason Lo, Scott Hensarling and the Comedy Court duo Indi Nadarajah and Allan Preirra at the Actors Studio, Bangsar Shopping Complex, Kuala Lumpur from 10 to 16 Feb 2003. For details and reservation contact The Actors Studio at (03) 2094 1400 / 2694 5400 / 2692 5927. Part of proceeds from the sale of tickets will be donated to Yayasan Raja Muda Children's home in Selangor.

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: 'Acoustic Jam 10' featuring Soma, Flatline, Eugene Ng, Shelley Leong, Meor Yusof. Live at the Actors Studio, Plaza Putra, Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday 25 Jan 2003 (8.30 pm). Tickets RM15 available from The Actors Studio box office, telephone (03) 2694 5400. This will be the first multi-lingual Acoustic Jam, with songs in at least three languages, Mandarin, Malay and English. For more info mailto [email protected]

Location: Kuala Lumpur
Posting: New Year's Resolution - Good Clean Fun featuring Blister, Couple, Doodee Flyte, Men Under Zero Effort, Nervewreck, Oddstar 13, Soft Touch, Spunky Funggy, The Coffee Shop. Live at BLUE PLANET (opposite Modesto's), Jalan P.Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur on 4 Jan 2003 (1.00 pm). Ticket RM10 including free soft drink (18 and above only). For more info mailto [email protected]

Location: Singapore
Posting: The 16th Singapore International Film Festival is scheduled to be held from 18 Apr to 3 May 2003. We are still in the selection process and the deadline for closing the programme is 31 Jan 2003. Anyone who is interested to participate please send us a VHS preview cassette and mail it to Singapore International Film Festival, 45A Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089149, Republic of Singapore. There is no entry fee. We will send the entry form only if the film is scheduled in the programme. For more information visit www.filmfest.org.sg

Location: Bangkok
Posting: The 2003 Bangkok International Film Festival will be held from 10 to 20 Jan 2003. The 2003 festival will host more than 70 films from over 35 countries and introduce the Golden Kinnaree Competition. Twelve films will compete for five awards selected by an esteemed international jury: Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Film ("The Golden Kinnaree"). For more information visit www.bkkinterfilm.com/introduction_eng.html