BUKIDNON – The Malaybalay City fiesta last May 15, 2009 was extra special with the formal launching of the Malaybalay’s Finest Artists (MAFIA) group at the Freedom Park, Malaybalay City. MAFIA, led by Erik Dave “Dodoi” Beltran of the KIDNON Band, is composed of various bands from the City of Malaybalay and neighboring areas.

The group aims to promote the local music industry and provide support to local music artists.

* Kidnon Band / photo by Mark Cabrera

The event also saw the participation of special guest, SOUTHRACE Band. For more details about this fast-rising band, please check their official website.

The event was made possible by SAN MIGUEL BEER (Walang Katulad!) and ASTERISK Events and Communications

Other sponsors of the event include Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, JAMROOM Recording Studio, AUDIO TEKNIK (The Big Sound Authority), Bukidnon Online, Mindanaoan.com, Parasat Cable TV, Valencia Cable TV, Centro Folk Haus, Renzadodz Designs, Bon Aserios Photography, Atoy Martinez High Definition Videos, Rey’s Grill and BBQ and Bukidnon Second District Board Member Atty. Jun Beltran

Photos with watermark courtesy of Irene / [email protected] / 0919 238 6575

Other photos courtesy of promising photographer and airsoft aficionado Mark Cabrera. Thank you very much, Mark!

Here are the photos taken during the May 15, 2009 MAFIA Launching event (with special guest Southrace Band):

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