The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is one of the world's most popular music festivals, and this year record numbers are anticipated to descend on Kuching, Sarawak to attend. The RWMF, now in its 15th year, was named for the third consecutive year as one of the top 25 Best International Festivals by British world music magazine Songlines.
The three day annual festival will take place from 13-15 July, bringing world renowned musicians and local indigenous musicians together in the heart of Kuchings rainforest. The event features afternoon informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, but the highlight of the event is the evening performances by local and international acts on the main stage.
The event at the Sarawak Cultural Village will feature one of the island's own, Zee Avi. Having returned from touring at South by Southwest, Outside Lands, and Bonnaroo, the twenty-five year old recently picked up an International Youth Icon Award. In addition to Malaysian artists, the festival also attracts top world music performers from Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, West Africa, Congo, Mongolia, Palestine, the Brazilian Amazon, France, Spain, Scandinavia, Czech Republic, Reunion Island, and more.
Outside the festival, visitors find endless wilderness for trekking, cave systems to explore and coral reefs to swim. A variety of accommodation is available nearby from Jungle resorts incorporating the local landscape, to budget hotels and five star resorts. Home to history, mystery, and the world's most diverse eco system, Borneo is also home to 27 ethnic groups with their own distinct languages, culture and lifestyle. Though ancient cultures may differ, they have one thing in common: their warmth and hospitality.
Individual tickets to RWMF are available on Ticket prices are:
Three days - $95** (RM 300) for adults; $48** (RM 150) for children or
One day - $35** (RM 110) for adult; and $18** (RM 55) for children
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