Hello all!
Poesy 小詩 here. IG @poesyliang
I have been quiet and busy with life, but inevitably the urgency to create community for the arts in Malaysia has been biting me for years. So this is the major reason behind my old family home (also my first artist studio from 2006-2017) turning into The RTC.
What is The RTC?
Now a hideout for artists, the old courtyard flat houses an international artist residency program and a meeting place for artistic collaborators. This location is entirely dedicated to the arts out of my own pocket. At any one point, there may be 1 to 3 artists who pay a nominal fee to experience residing in Kuala Lumpur at this unique location. I no longer live nor have my studio there, but it is still an official outpost of mine. There are 3 cheeky cats who are permanent residents at The RTC. Follow IG @rooftopcatkl @poesycatcircus
Music for the public.
So we are organising another street concert. This time we will present a fresh line up of indie musicians. I have a feeling that a couple of maestros would also pop around with their gear.
Note of gratitude.
I am ever so thankful to partner up with a team of young musicians who are hyper excited to create an unusual stage for an uncommon audience, made up of random street people of Imbi + you. God knows what a powerful blessing this is.
About the location.
Jalan Horley is off the beaten tracks but yet in the heart of all the buzz. You will see. The RTC is just minutes from TRX station. Street parking is haphazard, there is an open carpark within walking distance. Heck! Lot10, Berjaya Times Square, Sungei Wang, Pavilion, TRX - all within walking distance.
About the free concert.
This event is powered entirely by volunteers, everything is free. As for the #RestroomRibbons gimmick, there are many shops surrounding the location where you can buy a drink to use their toilet. Just that I do not expect any volunteers to wash toilets, hence this task is reserved for paid workers. So I am only charging for the use of toilet and making you donate towards my electricity bill, and I do not really mind if you don't use my facility - that is why I charge RM9 to deal with your waste. Consider the money as your contribution to my housekeeping matters. Haha.
To artists/creative practitioners.
If you are someone who has been in the arts for a number of years, do lend your presence to encourage the young.