three-day music and cultural festival in Santubong of Sarawak. Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) brings together renowned world music artistes from around the world including indigenous musicians from the heart of Borneo.
Penang World Festival 2013 Highlights
The 2013 Edition of the Penang World Music Festival (PWMF) will take place from 30 to 31 March 2013 and the list of bands performing at the festival is nothing less than impressive.
The venue will once again be the Quarry Park at the Penang Botanic Gardens.
Penang World Music Festival 2013 features Nasout from IranA total of 12 bands will be featured at the festival during the two days. They are Mu from Portugal, Kimi Djabate (Guinea- Bissau), Nasout (Iran), Alp Bora Quartet (Turkey/Austria), Saharadja (Indonesia), Oratniza (Bulgaria), Inka Marka (South America), Kalayo (Philippines), Dagaya (Japan) and Dende and Band (Brazil/USA). They will be joined by Malaysian bands Akasha and Rimba.
All the bands will be performing at the concert at night and in addition daily workshop sessions with the musicians will take place in the afternoon prior to the concert. This workshop allows the public and audience to participate and learn the unique music making processes of the international artists. The event will be held in the open air and will proceed through any weather conditions.
Tickets to the festival are priced at RM80 per day for adult and RM30 per day for a child between five and 12 years old. Two-day ticket is RM140 for adult and RM70 for a child. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketxpress.com.my
This annual festival is organized by the Penang State Tourism Development and Culture Office and managed by UCSI Communications Sdn Bhd.
One Earth Music Festival 2011 at Frangipani Langkawi Resort
Music lovers and tree huggers, head on down to Langkawi island, West Malaysia for some great grooves. The inaugural One Earth Music Festival takes place over two evenings, from Friday 11 November to Saturday 12 November 2011 at the breezy and beautiful beachfront of Frangipani Langkawi Resort - a responsible and model green resort.
The theme: Keeping Langkawi Clean & Green
The artistes that will dazzle you with earth messages and tunes as the sun goes down are:
Valtinho Anastoacio - percussionist & vocalist (Brazil)
Isaac Entry - singer/songwriter
Tengku Ryo - violinist (Indonesia)
Michael Veerapen - pianist
Junji Delfino - vocalist (the Philippines)
The Solianos - Big band/vocal harmony group
Take a look at the One Earth Music Festival programme.
Get there early for these activities:
- Frangipani Walk
- Organic farm booth
- Natural soap making
Be there!
Buffet dinner + show ticket are on sale at only RM 110.
But why not stay a night or two and pamper yourself?
A two night/three day stay at Frangipani Resort & Spa with buffet dinner & show ticket (for 2 shows) starts from RM 912.
See full pricing of One Earth Music Festival here.
Concert venue next to sunset boat bar at Frangipani Langkawi beachfront. Be there to lend your support to earth conservation.
Email your questions or reservations to salesrsvn@frangipanilangkawi.com