A music festival has been held in the memory of late musician Philip V Francis. The festival was inaugurated by music directors Benny and Ignatious. The musician had passed away last year at the age of 43 after meeting with an accident. The three day festival has been organized by Piano in Thrissur. Philip was a renowned tabla player, composer and a ghazal singer as well. It is heard that some of the noted faces from Mollywood music industry would be part of this.