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 Music Festival 2011: Fusion of Bangra and Rock at RWMF

KISSMET – A Fusion of Bhangra and Rock at the RWMF

Kuching, 16 June 2011 – Kissmet is a spellbinding blend of Eastern and Western music that captivates crowds all over the world. They fuse Bhangra (Punjabi folk music from India) and Rock together to create something amazing, which instantly and effortlessly appeals to the masses. They take audiences on a roller coaster ride from the East to the West and back again leaving them breathless, exhausted and brimming with positive energy and the feel good factor.

It has to be seen to be believed. Kissmet has performed throughout Europe, South America and Asia. Everywhere they go, they spread the word that it matters not what language you sing in or the style of music you use. What’s most importance is the positive vibe and energy you can generate by making people of all faiths, backgrounds, colours and creeds work together to create something powerful, infectious and very memorable. So if you want to listen to a fusion of Bhangra and rock, be at the 14th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival which 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 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 has 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. 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 http://www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com. So hurry and get your tickets early to avoid disappointment

Rainforest World Music Festival 2009 pictures and reports

DATE / TIME : 10th – 12th July 2009
VENUE :Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings
together on the same stage renowned world musicians from all
continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the
mythical island of Borneo.

Its formula of afternoon informative workshops, ethno-musical
lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening
performances on the main stage has proven to be a hit with the
audience, who come from near and far.

The festival site also sets up a variety of food and drink stalls, an
arts and crafts area as well as a counter for festival memorabilia,
Sarawak souvenirs and CDs by the performing artists, all this
contributing to a fun filled, wholesome festival experience.
World Music plus a country fair atmosphere in the midst of lush
greenery.

The Rainforest World Music Festival, a not-to-be-missed occasion, guarantees a smashing time in the heart of the
Borneo Jungle !

Thanks to our agents for a nice pictures and coverage!

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