Rainforest World Music Festival 2015
The Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 is set to take place from 7-9 August at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, Sarawak.
This time around, 14 world music bands from all corners of the world have been invited to perform at this unique music festival to be held in the rainforest of Borneo.
The festival has also won many other awards over the years where some notable ones include the PATA Gold Awards, Aseanta Excellence Awards, and the Brand Laureate Award for Best Brand in the Asia Pacific.
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| At last year’s RWMF during the finale |
The lineup for this year’s Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 include musicians and bands from all corners of the globe which are in alphabetical order;
Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Artist Lineup
Among the most popular ones is the music workshops that take place around the Sarawak Cultural Village in the day.
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| The RWMF outdoor workshop |
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| One of the indoor workshops |
Some even offer vocal workshops that seem to be a hit with the locals and foreigners who attend.
For the jewellery lovers, a special craft bazaar is set up where you can find very beautiful Sarawakian jewellery among many other arts and crafts here.
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| One of the bands performing at RWMF 2014 |
Each of the original ethnic houses spread across the festival grounds will play host to visitors by showcasing their way of life, food, craft, and even costumes.
While there are numerous ethnic and sub-ethnic tribes found all over Sarawak, the Sarawak Cultural Village showcases the main ethnic races of Sarawak which are the Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, Penan, Orang Ulu, Malay and Chinese people.
After all, the Sarawak Cultural Village is world renown as a Living Museum with actual people living in the many homes here.
Check out some of the videos taken at last year’s RWMF 2014.
Date: 7-9 August 2015
Venue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong
Tickets: RWMF Tickets
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Early Bird
(Till the end of 31st May 2015)
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Pre Sale
(1st June till 6th August 2015)
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Door Sale
(7th – 9th August 2015)
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| Adult (1 Day Pass) | RM90.00 | RM110.00 | RM130.00 |
| Adult (3 Day Pass) | RM250.00 | RM300.00 | RM340.00 |
| *Child (1 Day Pass) | RM30.00 | RM50.00 | RM60.00 |
| *Child (3 Day Pass) | RM85.00 | RM130.00 | RM160.00 |
| Family package(2 Adult + 2 child tickets) * Child age 7 – 12 years old |
RM180.00 | RM220.00 | RM265.00 |
There are travel agents that are selling packages which include tickets and hotel stays too.
For more detailed information about the event or musicians performing, you can visit the official Rainforest World Music Festival Website.
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| Santubong view from the sky – Images from Sarawak Tourism Board |
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| Aerial view of the Sarawak Cultural Village and map of the houses |
Please check on your hotel accommodations before booking your tickets as most of the hotels, resorts and guesthouses would be almost full by June or July.
If you should know, many visitors would be booking their tickets as early as 6 months ahead of the festival.
You can also check this article on Hotels in Kuching for RWMF as it lists down all the hotels around the event.
If you are here earlier or extending your stay, this list of What to do in Kuching may be of assistance to you.
Sarawak also plays host to the Borneo Jazz Festival in May at the resort city of Miri and is perfect for any jazz music lover.
For those going to the festival, enjoy responsibly, have an awesome time and remember to tag #RWMF in your social media photos.
If you see me there, do say hello to me, otherwise, see you at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015.
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