Sitim receiving the association’s registration certificate from ROS officer Sahrizan Sellaazizianna Achmat recently.
KOTA KINABALU: – Newly formed Gabungan Artis Seni Tempatan Sabah (GASTS) will focus on providing assistance and support in safeguarding the welfare and interests of local artists in the state.
It’s president Sitim Bandaron said the association’s members have united to persevere in the local entertainment industry.
“This is particularly crucial in addressing issues concerning artists and singers within the KDM community,” he said in a statement.
According to Sitim, the newly registered association by the Sabah Registrar of Societies (ROS) aims to unite artists in the state.
Furthermore, he said it aims to continuously organise vocal workshops and songwriting workshops.
“We also aspire to hold music workshops and help discover new talents as well as polish existing talents.
“We also plan to organise traditional music workshops and everything related to the arts,” he said.
Sitim, veteran Dusun singer and musician, received GASTS’ registration from State Registrar of Society officer Sahrizan Sellaazizianna Achmat recently.
Sitim said the official launch of GASTS is expected to take place in October, in conjunction with the Thanksgiving ceremony for the establishment of the association.
He said membership in the association is open to those aged 12 and above.
Sitim said those interested in becoming GASTS members can contact him at 011-10785732.
Here is the full list of GASTS committee members: –
President: Raitim Sitim Bandaron; Deputy President: Soidy Bangkong
Secretary: Cathrine Benedick; Assistant Secretary: Cindy Rumindoh: Treasurer: Mating Oyong.
Supreme Council Member :-
Joseph Losod, Alex Ganson, Dicky Fredoline, Harmada Bangou, Eddy Kassim, Ricky Sitim, Loimin Kayandang, Selybera Sitim, Michel Dumi, Richard Bulong.
Patron is Francis Golius.
