RWMF TICKETS PROMOTIONAL OFFER

Kuching, 19 June 2011 – Rainforest World Music Festival 3-day adult pass will be available at a special reduced price of RM180 ONLY. This offer is valid from 20 – 26 June only at all Sarawak Tourism Board’s Visitors Information Centres (VIC) throughout Sarawak.

For more specific, VIC Kuching (082-410944) located at the Sarawak Tourism Complex, Sibu (084-340980) located at Jalan Tukang Besi and Miri (085-434180) located at Jalan Melayu.

After this promotional period, 3-day ticket will return to its original price at RM300. Perhaps this is your greatest opportunity to witness the Malaysia’s most prestigious music event and the Top 25 Best International Music Festival ever.
As this will be available only for a limited time, please hurry and get your tickets while stocks last.
VIC opening hours as follows:

Mon to Fri 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily
Sat & Sun 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (except Sibu which is closed on weekends)

The Rainforest World Music Festival, is a not-to-be-missed occasion, and guarantees a smashing time in the heart of the Borneo rainforest. This is where people regardless of their ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, music interests, come together and have a blasting day. This jam-packed event takes up three days of musical fun features activities like informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures and jamming sessions.

Amongst the myriad performers are Startijenn (France), the Pacific Curls (New Zealand), Mamak Khadem (Iran), The Blue Canyon Boys (USA), Lisa Haley & The Zydekats (USA), The Shin (Georgia), Iskwew (Canada), Frigg (Finland), Malick Pathe Sow (Senegal), Agungbeat (Sabah, Malaysia), Victor Valdez Trio (Mexico/Australia), Ilgi (Latvia), Leweton Women’s Water Music (Vanuatu), Kamerunga (Australia), Kissmet (India/UK), Paddy Keenan Trio (Ireland), DuOud (Tunisia/Algeria), Joaquin Diaz (Dominican Republic), Kamafei (Italy), Kenge Kenge (Kenya), Warsaw Village Band (Poland) and Sarawakian very own Masters of the Sape’.

More details about the RWMF, kindly log on to www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com.

BORNEO Rainforest World Music Festival 2011: From Italy with love

ITALIAN POWERHOUSE WILL GET AUDIENCE GROOVING TO THEIR BEAT

Kuching, 10 June 2011 – Kamafei is a south Italian powerhouse from Salento, playing traditional pizzica-pizzica music built on the frenzied rhythm of the tambourine. This is dance music pure and simple, but Kamafei also add influences of reggae, dub, rock, flamenco and hip-hop to create their untamed, infectious, unique sound.

With the utmost respect for their tradition, Kamafei also make use of technology, yet with no exaggeration, and always with a harmonious musical balance. Expect the unexpected, expect high energy, and expect great music, as Kamafei delivers you the heart and soul of southern Italy.

Kamafei is a compound word in Greek dialect meaning “flowing heat”, the heat that flows in their veins in every season; the heat that they try to transmit to the audience, and which they get back in concerts becoming enthralling, frenzied parties.

Kamafei’s show is enjoyable, intense, innovative, and yet it never loses the sound of tradition. Through their music you will understand their bonds to tradition, to their land, as well as their need and desire to discover other cultures and other musical experiences

So put on your dancing shoes and join Kamafei at the 14th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2011 which will bring dazzling performances from across the globe as festival-goers flock for three magical days of daytime music workshops and action-packed nightly shows.
Rainforest World Music Festival has been voted for the second consecutive year as one of the Top 25 Best International Festivals by renowned world music magazine, Songlines, elevating its status in the international music scene as a festival which has well and truly put Sarawak on the world tourism map and extending its appeal to shores further from neighbouring countries.
The event will be held from July 8-10 at the Sarawak Cultural Village. So if you want to be part of this not to be missed event, get your tickets now!

For purchase/booking/enquiries please visit http://www.ticketcharge.com.my or call ticketCharge Hotline: +6 03-9222 8811 or at TicketCharge @ No 42A-1, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You may also purchase tickets from TicketCharge outlets namely Chambers Music, Telventure Sdn Bhd, Rock Corner all in the Klang Valley or at Speedy Outlets throughout the country or at all Sarawak Tourism Board’s  Visitors Information Centres in Kuching (082-410944), Sibu (084-340980) and Miri (085-434180).

For more details, kindly log on to[url]http://www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com[/url]. So hurry and get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Rainforest World Music Festival

Rainforest World Music Festival is coming back ..!!!!

Date : 8th – 10th July 2011
Time : 10AM – 12MN
Venue : Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Sarawak, Malaysia

1-Day Pass (Friday, 8 July)
- Adult (RM85.00) aged 12 years & above
- Child (RM55.00) aged 3-12 years

1-Day Pass (Saturday, 9July)
- Adult (RM85.00) aged 12 years & above
- Child (RM55.00) aged 3-12 years

3-Days Pass (not available at venue)
- Adult (RM260.00) aged 12 years & above
- Child (RM150.00) aged 3-12 years

From November 26, 2010 , tickets will be available on-line sale at http://www.ticketcharge.com.my. For purchase/booking/enquiries please call TicketCharge Hotline: +6 03-9222 8811 or at TicketCharge @ No 42A-1, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tickets are also available at Visitors’ Information Centres in Kuching, Sibu and Miri, Sarawak as from May.

Performers for RMWF 2011

BLUE CANYON BOYS – USA

The award-winning Blue Canyon Boys offer a unique style of Colorado Bluegrass steeped in tradition with enough excursions to keep all types of music lovers tapping their feet. This bluegrass powerhouse blends incredible brother-duet-style vocals with hard-driving instrumental proficiency. This is mountain music with a polished twist. Famed for their impeccable technique and very tight harmonies, this energetic band is driving audiences to their feet and keeping them there. The Blue Canyon Boys have become one of Colorado’s most celebrated Front Range bluegrass bands.
Website:http://www.bluecanyonboys.com
Audio Link: http://www.bluecanyonboys.com/music.html

Lisa Haley & the Zydecats – USA

Grammy nominated Lisa Haley and the Zydecats are one of the leading zydeco bands touring today, presenting progressive Louisiana music in Lisa’s own neo-traditional zydeco/cajun style. Bringing this roots music to a worldwide audience has taken this fourth-generation “Fiddlist” far beyond traditional zydeco. Lisa Haley is the protege of legendary Cajun accordionist Joe Simien, the King of Cajun. Lisa has recorded and/or toured with Sir George Martin (Beatles producer), Grammy-winning artists KebMo’, Queen Ida, Al Rapone, Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett, Taj Mahal and a host of others. Called the Mick Jagger of Zydeco, Lisa stands out as the most energetic violinist/vocalist in America today, igniting the spirits of Cajun/Zydeco, Americana, Jazz, Rock, and Folk fans. Lisa and her all star band have toured to over 20 countrie.
Website: http://www.lisahaley.com
Audio Link:http://www.lisahaley.com/music_01.html

Startijenn – FRANCE

Startijenn is a musical powerhouse based in the northern province of Brittany in France, home to a rich musical tradition. Considered a local phenomenon, Startijenn are a dance band of the first order. They burst on the scene in 2006 and have not stopped since, garnering awards, praises and a relentless audience. With a constant desire to surprise and excite, their concerts feature a wild mix of traditional tunes, dynamic arrangements and unique compositions. Now established as a leading voice in Breton music scene Startijenn have toured to Switzerland, Germany, Holland or Poland. When the music is as good as Startijenn’s, it is universal!
Website: http://www.startijenn.com
Video Link:http://startijenn.free.fr/audiocd/Startijenn_cyber2008.flv
Audio Link: http://startijenn.free.fr/audiocd/Startijenn_Pakit_Holl.mp3

For more info …. please visit Official Website –> http://www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com/web/en/about_rwmf.htm

SSC RAINFOREST CUP 2010

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