BSJF, Saigon, Saturday May 30th 2015
Yes it's on again as our annual Jazz festival for 2015 planning team get into action. Last year we held our first Jazz concert attracting overseas jazz & blues acts, plus over 1200 people! We hope that this year's Jazz Festival concert will be even bigger and better. The annual Jazz Festival in Saigon presented by Arts For Mobility, with all proceedes going to
Kids First Enterprise Charity Organisation to raise money to manufacture and donate wheelchairs and mobility products to disabled and disadvantaged children in need. Last year (2013) the first ever Music and Food Festival in Vietnam with a focus on Bourbon Street New Orleans style Cajun Food, Coolers, Music and Dance. Tickets 500,000VND including 200,000VND Food & drinks vouchers with Shrimp Sausage Jambalaya, Smoked Chicken Gumbo, Bananas Foster, BBQ, Cornbread and more!
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BSJF, Saigon, Saturday May 31st 2014
Yes it's on again as our annual Jazz festival for 2014 planning team get into action. Our Vietnam children's charity, Kids First Enterprise Organisation will again be at the forefront in organising
this event and we are currently seeking expressions of interest from major sponsors, regional jazz & blues
groups, and/or individual musicians. The annual Jazz Festival in Saigon presented by Arts For Mobility, with all proceedes going to Kids First Enterprise
Organisation to raise money to manufacture and donate wheelchairs and mobility products to disabled and
disadvantaged children in need. Main requirements are:
primary music genre in jazz, blues, New Orleans style music
will consider variations in contemporary jazz music to add cultural variety
musicians need to respect the charity nature of our organisation and fundraising events
We are particularly interested in attracting students of jazz, and jazz/blues groups who can contribute to
the international flavour of the event and help us deliver a diverse and interesting variety of entertainment. SPONSORS
We anticipate great support again from last years sponsors but are always looking for businesses, organisations
or individuals who would like to contribute to our 2014 festival event. Any people interested should contact us to receive details of sponsorship and support packages. CONCERT FORMAT
Following the successful format of our 2013 concert, the Q4 Events Center in HCMC will be decorated along the
lines of Bourbon Street, New Orleans. Food & refreshment vendors will be located in stalls around the venue
and in external adjacent service areas. The concert will operate on the Saturday afternoon and evening, 4.00pm through to 12.00am (midnight)
Two internal stages located at each end of the venue will allow for continuous entertainment with 8-10 acts
performing sets on each of the stages during the evening. Internal or external performance spaces may also allow for small groups or individual musicians to entertain. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Any jazz groups and/or individuals who are interested in being considered for inclusion in our 2014 festival should:
contact our organising committee members
provide a brief summary of your band, music focus
links to your Facebook, YouTube videos or music links
expected performance costs (given it is a charity event)
expected costs of travel & accommodation
any indication that you may have links to local or international organisations that might sponsor some or all of your costs
Thankyou for your support and interest. If you have friends or other music contacts who may also be interested please feel free to forward this information on to them. Sincerely,
Malcolm Green,
Communications Director,
Kids First Enterprise Organisation, Vietnam
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (+84) (0) 94 226 2741
