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JAMfest 2004 CLIMAXES TONIGHT
Nov 17, 2004, The Malay Mail

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KUALA LUMPUR: The seven-week inaugural Jairus Anthony Music Festival 2004 (JAMfest2004) climaxes tonight at Backyard Pub & Grill at 8.30.

Coinciding with Jairus' birthday, the last jam will showcase the Minus 1 band with Justin Wah, Edmund Anthony, Simon Justin Leo and featuring guest drummer Jerry Felix and the vocal talents of brothers Mark David and Vijay David.

Mark and Vijay will also perform for the first time a self-penned song dedicated to Jairus.

Various surprise guest artistes have been invited so expect it to be a memorable night befitting the climax of the event.

JAMfest2004 has been a resounding success beyond the expectations of the organisers. The event attracted over 70 singers and musicians to the stage over the course of seven Wednesdays from Oct 6.

"We are proud to have hosted JAMfest2004" said Jerry Chong, the owner of Backyard Pub & Grill. "It was a great success and I think we proved that there is a great deal of untapped musical talents in Malaysia."

Chong said the event will be held annually in memory of Jairus Anthony who was a well-loved pub singer in the local music circuit for over 20 years.

Jairus passed away from pancreatic cancer in July.

JAIRUS MUSIC FUND

The organisers of the event were also happy to announce the set up of a special fund, tentatively named the Jairus Anthony Music Fund, in support of the performing arts.

The Backyard Pub & Grill has pledged RM10,000 to kick-off the fund, which will be administered by a committee to be headed by Jairus' brother Edmund Anthony.

Pledge forms will be made available on the night for those wishing to make pledges to support this new fund.

The objectives of the fund will be to help promote and develop local talent in the entertainment industry, and support the performing arts.

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