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data-original-height=\"393\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KpGUDANCxg0\/WTfkxu7w3eI\/AAAAAAAA4rY\/vpMkDheSWvoNafn85WpQnNEnM-dkGf-rgCLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017 - 20th Anniversary\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year's \u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017\u003C\/b\u003E will be the \u003Cb\u003E20th Anniversary\u003C\/b\u003E and it is held at the unique Sarawak Cultural Village. Can you imagine that is has been 20 years of running the RWMF, which originally started in 1997. And for this year, the 20th Anniversary of the Rainforest World Music Festival will take place from the 14-16 July.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBranded as one of the must unique music festivals in the world, the setting of this festival takes place in a natural environment of a rainforest in the cultural village. The experience takes you into another world, combined with an array of world music from different parts of the earth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ymrQlhxKff4\/WTfk9x3QeSI\/AAAAAAAA4rc\/7QVTUAZbE5oKE9vUvNXSftS5JkYiRpmAACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"405\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ymrQlhxKff4\/WTfk9x3QeSI\/AAAAAAAA4rc\/7QVTUAZbE5oKE9vUvNXSftS5JkYiRpmAACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-2017.jpg\" title=\"RWMF2017\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the world music performers at last years RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017 - 20th Anniversary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor those who have attended the RWMF before, the good news is that there is something special planned for the 20th anniversary. Many fringe events have been arranged for the three day event, which includes a wellness program, music workshops, kids activities, talks and exhibitions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the music lineup of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2017, a total of 25 bands and artists will perform at the main stages and workshops throughout the festival. You can expect a well balanced genre of world music from four corners of the earth here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EdCydg0qzo8\/WTflkoWc83I\/AAAAAAAA4rk\/wBZu0T2pZqQTLmfUqIkb5RuN1jP3y4AAACLcB\/s1600\/rwmf2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photo of Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"397\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EdCydg0qzo8\/WTflkoWc83I\/AAAAAAAA4rk\/wBZu0T2pZqQTLmfUqIkb5RuN1jP3y4AAACLcB\/s1600\/rwmf2017.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Photo\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA Whirling Dervish performing at the last RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017 Artist \/ Musicians Line Up\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1511 O Maliao Maliao Dance Troupe (Malaysia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAbavuki (South Africa)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAchanak (UK\/India)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAt Adau (Sarawak\/Malaysia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBitori (Cape Verde)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBa Cissoko (Guinea)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECalan (Wales)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ECimarron (Colombia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDidier Laloy + Kathy Adam (Belgium)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDom Flemons (USA)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHanggai (China)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHuw Williams (Wales)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EIlu Leto (Sarawak\/Malaysia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKelele (South Africa)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EO Tahiti E (Tahiti, French Polynesia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOkra Playground (Finland)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPareaso (Korea)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERadio Cos (Spain)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERomengo (Hungry)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESaing Waing Orchestra (Myanmar)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESpiro (UK)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESvara Samsara (Indonesia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETaiwu Ancient Ballads Troupe (Taiwan)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Chipolatas (UK\/Australia)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Paradise Bangkok Morlam International Band (Thailand)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QBzYHBh2JWc\/WTfl3ItHTdI\/AAAAAAAA4ro\/cS-PpBlJ-c8OwKa3iQgGfOlW5KiZVQPmwCLcB\/s1600\/rwmf-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pictures of RWMF\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"390\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QBzYHBh2JWc\/WTfl3ItHTdI\/AAAAAAAA4ro\/cS-PpBlJ-c8OwKa3iQgGfOlW5KiZVQPmwCLcB\/s1600\/rwmf-photos.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Photos\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVisitors entering the\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EEvents Happening At RWMF2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow is a list of events that will take place during the 20th Anniversary of the\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival 2017. They are from day to night and throughout the three days. All of the events take place inside the Sarawak Cultural Village, therefore you need to buy the tickets to enter the premises.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF Mini Sessions (Formerly Workshops)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe much anticipated music workshops will be the main highlights in the mornings and afternoons where visitors can choose which ones they want to attend. The mini sessions will be divided into three main areas of the cultural village.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERWMF Theatre Stage Performances\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is another popular segment where visitors can attend the theatre stage shows which are indoors, and in the afternoons. Explore the world music in a closed environment where musicians perform unique sounds from their respective countries.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GO3EI1wk2a8\/WTfmE1K8jcI\/AAAAAAAA4rs\/AQvE7PmCX4AJjt2OHSRIHeGKjxIVEWBCQCLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-craft-bazaar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Craft Bazaar Rainforest World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"396\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GO3EI1wk2a8\/WTfmE1K8jcI\/AAAAAAAA4rs\/AQvE7PmCX4AJjt2OHSRIHeGKjxIVEWBCQCLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-craft-bazaar.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Craft Bazaar\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA section of the Rainforest world Craft Bazaar\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Craft Bazaar 2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs every year, the Rainforest World Craft Bazaar will take place where local and ethnic crafts and jewelry will be displayed and also for sale. The bazaar will see over 30 booths that showcase some of the best native and ethnic work from all over Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor anyone into ethnic jewelry or crafts, this is where you should be at. There will also be demonstrations, hands-on projects and many other activities taking place in the craft bazaar area of the cultural village. This special segment is organised by CraftHub Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF Drum Circle\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the most popular events before the start of the live shows is the Drum Circle. Musicians gather around and perform drum rhythms together with the audience. This interactive show allows visitors to experience the moment with the artist in the open area near the main stage. Shows are at 5.15 PM daily.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3JmNUpbh6yc\/WTflQEOfsoI\/AAAAAAAA4rg\/Wot_5rGOpmEtO01NQx7Ak8iIR5XcYtFcwCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-bands.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photos of Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"403\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3JmNUpbh6yc\/WTflQEOfsoI\/AAAAAAAA4rg\/Wot_5rGOpmEtO01NQx7Ak8iIR5XcYtFcwCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-bands.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Pictures\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the world music performers during the\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPustaka Bookaroo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the kids, yes, the kids were not left out as the Bookaroo Library or Pustaka Bookaroo will provide interesting workshops for kids aged 7-12 years old. Held in one of the museum houses, this workshop promises an interactive and exciting for both, parent and kids.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAsian Food Kitchen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA dedicated Asian kitchen will be offered at this year's RWMF where visitors can experience the many types of Asian cuisine from local hawker to fusion dishes. As to what kind of Asian food will be served, well, let us just say it's local and interesting. Definitively worth exploring, if you are a foodie.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF Wellness Program\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA special feature for the 20th anniversary is the wellness program where renown speakers will share knowledge and information about the world of wellness. This includes talks, meditation, yoga, personal training, Budokan, Zumba and performances. If you are into the fitness and wellness scene, this program is not to be missed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6D732a3lCjE\/WTfmyE19R5I\/AAAAAAAA4r0\/YzyLIXR-musTm-fBTVrgvERwiL9YCHUkACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Crowd Photos Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"397\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6D732a3lCjE\/WTfmyE19R5I\/AAAAAAAA4r0\/YzyLIXR-musTm-fBTVrgvERwiL9YCHUkACLcB\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017-photos.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Crowd\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe crowd at last years\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2017 - 20th Anniversary\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen: 14-16 July, 2017\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhere: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Kuching\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets: Door Sale RM152.00 (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/tickets\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERWMF Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more detailed information, please visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERWMF website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MgpIRR59JIs\/WTfnldFL2TI\/AAAAAAAA4sE\/AbmgdiO4MUEFcB-_bGuIDpH5sZ4mHF_3QCEw\/s1600\/rwmf-2017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2017 RWMF\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"397\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MgpIRR59JIs\/WTfnldFL2TI\/AAAAAAAA4sE\/AbmgdiO4MUEFcB-_bGuIDpH5sZ4mHF_3QCEw\/s1600\/rwmf-2017.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2017\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the local ethnic people of Sarawak pose by a traditional bamboo bridge at RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VUNLI30A8VI\/WTfnGJf-15I\/AAAAAAAA4r8\/hlQ5StULBUIvtQgg1BnHi4Olf3MZBUgmgCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset at Rainforest World Music Festival \" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"397\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VUNLI30A8VI\/WTfnGJf-15I\/AAAAAAAA4r8\/hlQ5StULBUIvtQgg1BnHi4Olf3MZBUgmgCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Sunset\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA beautiful sunset seen at Damai Beach, just next to the Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VKTMU0bTp0Y\/WTfmiTr8ztI\/AAAAAAAA4r8\/yxWRGU9rcm8K09TT-JT-L_0SteE9oNJNQCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 20th Anniversary\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"468\" data-original-width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VKTMU0bTp0Y\/WTfmiTr8ztI\/AAAAAAAA4r8\/yxWRGU9rcm8K09TT-JT-L_0SteE9oNJNQCEw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E20th Anniversary of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EI will be attending the 20th Anniversary Rainforest World Music Festival as it is a yearly ritual for me, and every year, I walk away very impressed. If you have been longing for an international level world-class event, this is one of them to attend. If you are not able to attend this, you can also see the other \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Emusic festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as they happen on different times in the year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival For Newbies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHonestly, I could not believe that a good friend who I have been working with over the last 5-6 years, finally came up with a travel blog. His articles called \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/kibinstraveladventures.wordpress.com\/2017\/07\/06\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017-10-tips-for-a-newbie\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Tips for Newbies\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, was one of his first few articles. Well done on a great job writing this guide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlso, another new found travel blogger friend all the way in Miri is Alyssa, who wrote a great article about the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thejarenwanders.com\/2017\/06\/03\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-rainforest-world-music-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EUltimate Guide to the Rainforest World Music Festival 2017\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. which is pretty informative. Again, this guide is very general and targets the 20-30's audience.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EConclusion\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESarawak is also an amazing destination for travel, provided you love nature, culture and adventure. There are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, incredible rainforest, amazing national parks and fascinating cultures waiting to be discovered. Here is also a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/06\/things-to-do-at-rainforest-world-music.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Ethings to do at the Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, for those who are staying around the Santubong area.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENote that the RWMF is located about one hours drive from the city of Kuching, and if you need to travel, you should plan well ahead. There is UBER and Grab available as well. A special shuttle bus service is also provided for a small fee from the city to the event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are in fact a number of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/music-festivals-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Emusic festivals in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which you can attend, throughout the year and the most longest and successful one is no other than the Rainforest world Music Festival, which is now the 20th Anniversary since starting back in 1997. See you there.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/5802640159593006526\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=5802640159593006526\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5802640159593006526"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5802640159593006526"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2017\/06\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017 - 20th Anniversary"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KpGUDANCxg0\/WTfkxu7w3eI\/AAAAAAAA4rY\/vpMkDheSWvoNafn85WpQnNEnM-dkGf-rgCLcB\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2017.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2017, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93010 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7493388383611961 110.31673914973749"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7473548383611961 110.31421764973749 1.7513228383611961 110.31926064973749"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-5136264395377340797"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-06T12:00:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-04-06T12:00:33.444+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XDgApvk-ACA\/VwJ2xHcz0iI\/AAAAAAAA05w\/dvIrtpPfJrga96vOY17Ltm6xt2Qp0h9sQ\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XDgApvk-ACA\/VwJ2xHcz0iI\/AAAAAAAA05w\/dvIrtpPfJrga96vOY17Ltm6xt2Qp0h9sQ\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016\u003C\/b\u003E will take place from 5-7 August at the Sarawak Cultural Village which is located in Damai, Santubong, 40 minutes drive from Kuching city. This unique and special event has also been running for 19 years, and is Malaysia's largest and most interesting festivals to attend.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECommonly called RWMF, the short acronym for Rainforest World Music Festival, the three day festival attracts over 10,000 people from all walks of life and also from around the world. This unique event is also featured in many international publications around the world and voted as one of the top 25 music festivals in the world to attend. To date, there are still many festival goers that return on a yearly basis while others tend do so on alternate years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou may be asking what is so special about the RWMF 2016? For starters, this is in fact one of the best music festivals in Malaysia, in terms of international experiences, quality of music and the overall festival atmosphere which is suitable for singles, teenagers, couples and even families and operates on a very professional level which is a world class operation, so you can be assured of an amazing time at the festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9CGxbQyTRI\/VwKBDhtJFOI\/AAAAAAAA064\/IolAk3AHU-8VxF66lQ7ZiVJcdZm2jkLBQ\/s1600\/rwmf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y9CGxbQyTRI\/VwKBDhtJFOI\/AAAAAAAA064\/IolAk3AHU-8VxF66lQ7ZiVJcdZm2jkLBQ\/s640\/rwmf.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERWMF2015, this was at the main entrance to the festival and the most photographed place too\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat can you expect at the Rainforest World Music Festival?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EAt the festival grounds, you can find vendors selling and exhibiting local Sarawakian and Bornean arts and handicrafts. These can be usually found around the traditional homes at the cultural village and for art, there are traditional and temporary tattoos artist which are also located around the festibe grounds. RWMF performers music CD's will also be on sale at the Sarawak Tourism Board's main booth apart from the official t-shirts and merchandise being sold there too. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor food and beverage, there is a fantastic mix of local and international stalls available inside and outside the festival. This is always high on priority as visitors will be spending a lot of time at the festival therefore choices are always important. Some simple fast food is also available while local ethnic Sarawakian food will also be available for those wanting to try this unique cuisine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the RWMF Workshops, there are many different ones ongoing at the various spots around the Sarawak Cultural Village grounds. Visitors can attend them as and when they like, as it is free and open to all. Other than that, it's pure world music and a festival full of it. Below are some random photos taken around the festival grounds during the event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5vxivKOO16E\/VwJ9lMNGkyI\/AAAAAAAA06s\/FAfKdVyIg8s96QCqZXaG3PUIEzj0wQZGg\/s1600\/rwmf-vendors.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5vxivKOO16E\/VwJ9lMNGkyI\/AAAAAAAA06s\/FAfKdVyIg8s96QCqZXaG3PUIEzj0wQZGg\/s640\/rwmf-vendors.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the traders that sell traditional and ethnic costumes, fabrics and accessories\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8y3s6M_HBw\/VwJ9kJBxwJI\/AAAAAAAA06k\/IkT8SBLUS-s6TOv2bAr6gR6v3JUwHsTpA\/s1600\/craft-bazaar-kuching-sarawa.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z8y3s6M_HBw\/VwJ9kJBxwJI\/AAAAAAAA06k\/IkT8SBLUS-s6TOv2bAr6gR6v3JUwHsTpA\/s640\/craft-bazaar-kuching-sarawa.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnother trader sells traditional Sarawakian bead jewelry and accessories\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6gy09PHMILY\/VwJ9j-KqXhI\/AAAAAAAA06g\/OrMSt82raGQClQFDyuPBgKeByiuD-1Ldw\/s1600\/rwmf-activities.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6gy09PHMILY\/VwJ9j-KqXhI\/AAAAAAAA06g\/OrMSt82raGQClQFDyuPBgKeByiuD-1Ldw\/s640\/rwmf-activities.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA visitor gets some Henna for her hand\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ao041Yn6VPY\/VwJ9j_90kVI\/AAAAAAAA06o\/bI7NS9yldcAuSJKfg0CpKPB9SQeE3TWUg\/s1600\/rwmf-2016-food.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ao041Yn6VPY\/VwJ9j_90kVI\/AAAAAAAA06o\/bI7NS9yldcAuSJKfg0CpKPB9SQeE3TWUg\/s640\/rwmf-2016-food.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThere is a large food and hawker area located at the festive grounds\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dyV5gB_0_TY\/VwKGc-_7h2I\/AAAAAAAA07Q\/44BAcPDCzO0UNeZPFiTjFfJ-b6ZsuOXDw\/s1600\/rwmf-official-merchandise.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dyV5gB_0_TY\/VwKGc-_7h2I\/AAAAAAAA07Q\/44BAcPDCzO0UNeZPFiTjFfJ-b6ZsuOXDw\/s640\/rwmf-official-merchandise.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERWMF official merchandise store, selling all sorts of t-shirts and music CD's\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016 Performers, Artist and Bands\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo date (4th April 2016) four performers have been confirmed while the rest will be announced within the next coupe of months. Note that these artist and performers are painstakingly selected through a very tough process on a yearly basis by the music director of the festival. The confirmed performers include;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPat Thomas - Africa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHailing from Ghana, Pat is known as the Golden Voice of Africa and has been in the African music scene for over 50 years and recently released an album in 2015. His collaboration works are with the top musicians of Africa and now bringing the Afrobeat and Afro-Pop music to this part of the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EShanren - China\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EComing from Yunnan, Shanren means 'mountain men' and they have become one of China’s top indie folk bands where the four-piece outfit aims to promote and preserve the colorful and diverse heritage of Yunnan and Guizhou’s many ethnic minority tribes through original compositions and re-workings of local folk melodies.They have also been nominated for various international awards and won the\u0026nbsp;Best Folk Roots album at the Golden Folk Awards 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETéada - Ireland\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHaving worldwide success, this 15 year old Irish band has played most of the world music festivals, even at Penang world Music Festival. The six-piece band has also been labelled as 'at the cutting edge of the next generation of Irish musicians…with a fierce familiarity with the old ways.' by one of Ireland's leading music magazines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E1Drum.org - Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKnown to entertain visitors with their unique drumming performances and their popular 'Drum Circles' during the festival, these guys have become a benchmark of drumming during the RWMF.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are a few more bands and performers that will be announced and we will update them here once we get the information. If you would like to know who played at the last festival, see this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rwmf-2015-performers-list.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015 Performers List\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BPzL6wxQdkM\/VwJ6ceXXrPI\/AAAAAAAA06U\/QOu1mnMrDG8kUWplcnB_4fCG85-Lj_lFw\/s1600\/rwmf-2016-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BPzL6wxQdkM\/VwJ6ceXXrPI\/AAAAAAAA06U\/QOu1mnMrDG8kUWplcnB_4fCG85-Lj_lFw\/s640\/rwmf-2016-photos.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003ECrowd on the first day of RWMF 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p3FSuP6mqIw\/VwJ6cVuVwrI\/AAAAAAAA06Q\/Jrb6m5pOfXAafuU07WmIx7VORutnsi7NQ\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-perf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-p3FSuP6mqIw\/VwJ6cVuVwrI\/AAAAAAAA06Q\/Jrb6m5pOfXAafuU07WmIx7VORutnsi7NQ\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-perf.jpg\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESangpuy from the ethnic tribes of Taiwan performs on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are some comments by travelers from around the world;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EGraham Stephenson · Gold Coast, Queensland - The RWMF is one of the most - if not \"the\" most outstanding music events in the world and its presentation in a beautiful safe environment just gets better and better every year. Malaysia (and Sarawak) are our favorite countries to visit in Asia. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cblockquote class=\"tr_bq\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThomas Gennaro · Bangkok, Thailand - Well done guys, I can say for me RWMF is one of the music festivals I enjoy the most. Keep the good work, I hope to see you all again this year!\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ShB2EM149pI\/VwJuCHqO9DI\/AAAAAAAA05g\/wSoT24AQp-8-i4_DcRtaDKiKfPNmDtnoA\/s1600\/rwmf-2016-tickets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ShB2EM149pI\/VwJuCHqO9DI\/AAAAAAAA05g\/wSoT24AQp-8-i4_DcRtaDKiKfPNmDtnoA\/s640\/rwmf-2016-tickets.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016 Tickets\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERWMF\u0026nbsp;Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E► Adult (1 Day Pass) RM 140.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E►\u0026nbsp;Adult (3 Day Pass) RM 380.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E►\u0026nbsp;Child (1 Day Pass) RM 70.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E►\u0026nbsp;Child (3 Day Pass) RM 170.00\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERWMF Family Package Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E►\u0026nbsp;(2 Adult + 2 Child tickets) RM 280.00\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PLhwFaDGsNM\/VwJ6cPC4OvI\/AAAAAAAA06M\/5vfvzeBCQMYduiQNWncOmb2l3F87BhRfQ\/s1600\/rwmf-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PLhwFaDGsNM\/VwJ6cPC4OvI\/AAAAAAAA06M\/5vfvzeBCQMYduiQNWncOmb2l3F87BhRfQ\/s640\/rwmf-2016.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA performer from Kobagi Kecak group from Bali, Indonesia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAuthorized Ticket Resellers:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJit Collections, Kuching\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMr. Harvin Singh\u003Cbr \/\u003ETel: +6 010 231 0619 \/ +6 014 6926123\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: harvinsingh5079[a]yahoo.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ES.K. Souvenir House\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETel: +6 016 8848338\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: sksouvenirhouse[at]gmail.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEcogreen Holidays Sdn Bhd\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMs. Melissa Liau\u003Cbr \/\u003ETel: +6082\u0026nbsp;425281 (office) \/ 012 8022218 (Melissa Liau)\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: ecogreenborneo[at]gmail.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESinggahsana Lodge Adventures Sdn Bhd\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMr. Donald Tan\u003Cbr \/\u003ETel: +6082 429239 \/ 012 8890577\u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail: info[at]borneoexperiences.com\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFore more information and tickets, please visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y40q1Z_aZo0\/VwJ3nxBgYSI\/AAAAAAAA054\/CcDmx-Rrv_4Xz6FftCgnZBQyvVJgIYp3g\/s1600\/rwmf2016-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y40q1Z_aZo0\/VwJ3nxBgYSI\/AAAAAAAA054\/CcDmx-Rrv_4Xz6FftCgnZBQyvVJgIYp3g\/s640\/rwmf2016-photos.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EOne of the world musicians tunes his instrument before starting\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wzhCnVQbm7I\/VwKGbmtX3cI\/AAAAAAAA07M\/bQXjr8QpOaQn0dDflh-H4P26ZoWfR43og\/s1600\/sarawak-cultural-village-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wzhCnVQbm7I\/VwKGbmtX3cI\/AAAAAAAA07M\/bQXjr8QpOaQn0dDflh-H4P26ZoWfR43og\/s640\/sarawak-cultural-village-map.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMap of the Sarawak Cultural Village\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDate: 5-7 August, 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVenue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat else can you do during the RWMF 2016?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWell, most visitors would be staying in Kuching city and shuttling to and from the event, therefore if you are coming earlier or planning to extend your stay after the event, you are in luck as there are quite a number of interesting things one can do in and around Kuching.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheck out this article on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EWhat to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;plus there are also other nature experiences you can do just outside of the city. You can simply inquire with any of the local travel agents for this. And if you are a foodie, you can also try \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/01\/eating-local-food-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Eeating local food in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as this is home to some of the most amazing local and ethnic foods in Borneo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UvscGe9_i8A\/VwJ3n_etWnI\/AAAAAAAA058\/911qStC1aOUePBGyDIqKVvJpaiNU4r4Hw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UvscGe9_i8A\/VwJ3n_etWnI\/AAAAAAAA058\/911qStC1aOUePBGyDIqKVvJpaiNU4r4Hw\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8px;\"\u003EThe ethnic Iban people of Sarawak perform on the main stage during the RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAt the last \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, an average of 18,000 world music enthusiast attended the event and based on initial profile, 69% were Malaysians while 31% were from outside the country, this was based on a statistics report issued out by the Sarawak Tourism Board in early 2016.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf anyone else is visiting Sarawak earlier or heading to Miri in the month of May, do take note that the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2016\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is also happening there from 13-14 May at the Parkcity Everly Hotel. This jazz festival is also organised by the Sarawak Tourism Board and is one of the international jazz festivals in Malaysia which should not be missed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those who have never attended this unique and special music festival here in Borneo, I highly recommend you do so as it is totally one-of-a-kind in this world. This year, the Sarawak Tourism Board is optimistic that the event can easily achieve 20,000 visitors over the three days for the Rainforest World Music Festival 2016. Let us hope that you, reading this will be one of the visitors here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/5136264395377340797\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=5136264395377340797\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5136264395377340797"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5136264395377340797"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2016\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XDgApvk-ACA\/VwJ2xHcz0iI\/AAAAAAAA05w\/dvIrtpPfJrga96vOY17Ltm6xt2Qp0h9sQ\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2016.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7474817103541986 110.31554139135744"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7395462103541985 110.30545639135744 1.7554172103541987 110.32562639135745"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-60434038562934963"},"published":{"$t":"2015-09-26T14:13:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-09-26T14:13:42.497+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MCMF2016"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri Country Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Country Music Festival 2016"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-PlQLMSxj0\/VgVEGivsOpI\/AAAAAAAAylY\/FGJ_RcpXJIU\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2016\" border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-PlQLMSxj0\/VgVEGivsOpI\/AAAAAAAAylY\/FGJ_RcpXJIU\/s640\/miri-country-music-festival-2016.jpg\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ECountry music fans take note as the \u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2016\u003C\/b\u003E is back for the 3rd year and will be held on February 27 here in Miri, Sarawak Borneo. The \u003Cb\u003EMCMF 2015\u003C\/b\u003E is also being staged at the ParkCity Everly Hotel and Resort in Miri and is organized by Planet Conventions and Events Sdn. Bhd., a local Sarawakian company who has also organized many other events and festivals here. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Miri Country Music Festival will be showcasing authentic country music bands from Nashville USA, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Sabah, Kuala Lumpur and Miri and these bands will serenade festival goers with their rendition of rock, pop, contemporary, bluegrass and folk country tunes, something which is not easy to find nowadays.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jGUrBis5Og\/VgVEUMQ3DyI\/AAAAAAAAylg\/kgOvS0BOsDI\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2016 Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jGUrBis5Og\/VgVEUMQ3DyI\/AAAAAAAAylg\/kgOvS0BOsDI\/s640\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2016 Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe scene at last years MCMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe tentative line up of artiste and performers for #MCMF2016 are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• \u003Cb\u003E2Country4Nashville\u003C\/b\u003E from USA\u003Cbr \/\u003E• \u003Cb\u003ERuby Boots\u003C\/b\u003E from Australia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EOs Pombos\u003C\/b\u003E from KL, Malaysia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EMountain Wind\u003C\/b\u003E from Miri, Sarawak\u003Cbr \/\u003E• \u003Cb\u003EJonathan Tse\u003C\/b\u003E from Sabah Borneo\u003Cbr \/\u003E• \u003Cb\u003ELeonard and the Country Riders\u003C\/b\u003E from Singapore\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003ETantowi Yahya\u003C\/b\u003E from Indonesia\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rLG2Y8ZTTXs\/VgVEUhGzb8I\/AAAAAAAAylo\/ca-rj0TPnpc\/s1600\/Os-Pombos-2016.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Os Pombos 2016\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rLG2Y8ZTTXs\/VgVEUhGzb8I\/AAAAAAAAylo\/ca-rj0TPnpc\/s640\/Os-Pombos-2016.jpg\" title=\"Os Pombos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMalaysia's Os Pombos set to return to the Miri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis one-day event will also showcase music workshops, line dance sessions, a craft and food bazaar and the highlight which is the country music concert. The day’s program will begin from 2.00 pm onward with the opening of the bazaar and followed with the music workshops. The country line dance session will be held from 4.00 pm while the concert will start from 5.30 pm till late.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAt the country music workshop, festival goers can learn how to sing country tunes and play musical instruments. The workshops proved to be quite popular among the audience as that provide them the opportunity to get up-close with the band members.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPlanet Conventions and Events will once again invite other event organizers to use the festival as a venue to promote their upcoming events. The idea was introduced at the last event and it was well received with Rurum Kelabit, the ethnic highland people of Sarawak as it provides the opportunity and platform to promote its unique\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/pesta-nukenen-bario.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EPesta Nukenen\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or Bario Food Festival 2016 here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6541n43xIxQ\/VgVEUVwGrsI\/AAAAAAAAylk\/qcqIGcTdnf8\/s1600\/rani-and-westom-mcmf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6541n43xIxQ\/VgVEUVwGrsI\/AAAAAAAAylk\/qcqIGcTdnf8\/s640\/rani-and-westom-mcmf.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERani and Westom from Indonesia giving an exciting C\u0026amp;W set last year\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival Ticket Prices\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Adults: RM80 inclusive one free beer\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Kids: RM40 (3-12 yrs) inclusive one free soft drink\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhere to buy Miri Country Music Festival Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Kuching\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPlanet Conventions and Events office (+6\u0026nbsp;082 250400)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Miri\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EParkCity Everly Hotel Miri (+6\u0026nbsp;085 440288)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPlanet Borneo Travel and Tour Services (+6\u0026nbsp;085 414300)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Kota Kinabalu, Sabah\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAsif Pishori (+6\u0026nbsp;014 6922757)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Tickets are also available online at www.miricountrymusic.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_E6VtQnTSfY\/VgVEVaSYiAI\/AAAAAAAAyl0\/hxzrbYi7RDo\/s1600\/the-starlets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Country Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_E6VtQnTSfY\/VgVEVaSYiAI\/AAAAAAAAyl0\/hxzrbYi7RDo\/s640\/the-starlets.jpg\" title=\"MCMF 2016\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Starlets from Miri performing at last year's event\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor country music fans, this is one festival and even you do not want to miss as it is the only country music festival in Malaysia which promises an evening of non-stop music, dancing and fun. As for me the writer, I have personally been to the first two festivals and have never seen such a jovial event where guests came dressed in full attire and all that was missing were the horses.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can see photos of the last \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;along with last years \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/10\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003Eperformers list\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Also, if you are into music festivals and events, you can check out this complete list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMusic Festival in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;See you at the Miri Country Music Festival 2016, Yee Haw!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/60434038562934963"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/60434038562934963"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/09\/miri-country-music-festival-2016.html","title":"Miri Country Music Festival 2016"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-v-PlQLMSxj0\/VgVEGivsOpI\/AAAAAAAAylY\/FGJ_RcpXJIU\/s72-c\/miri-country-music-festival-2016.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri Country Mucis Festival 2016, Park City Everly Hotel, 98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.3785587 113.97497429999999"},"georss$box":{"$t":"4.3775692 113.97371379999998 4.3795482 113.97623479999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-166215958740956670"},"published":{"$t":"2015-08-09T16:40:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-08-09T16:40:31.343+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"RWMF 2015 Photos"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AX6AvCRqRwM\/VccOe84_DMI\/AAAAAAAAx-I\/L_QAHhPQbEc\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Music Festival 2015 Photos\" border=\"0\" height=\"454\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AX6AvCRqRwM\/VccOe84_DMI\/AAAAAAAAx-I\/L_QAHhPQbEc\/s640\/rwmf-2015-photos.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015 Photos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe 18th RWMF 2015 started with an amazing ethnic performance where a traditional Miring Ceremony was performed on stage from the Sarawak Cultural Village staff. This was something different compared to the usual traditional chanting which was done half way throughout day one.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year's lineup also included some pretty amazing artist and performers where for day one, Sangpuy, a Taiwanese ethnic musician opened the festival with his traditional music from his homeland in the Southeast of Taiwan in the Taitung area.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o5H00HQK3Fs\/VccOZ0sD-bI\/AAAAAAAAx9g\/UZMN2IoC4ao\/s1600\/miring-ceremony-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miring Ceremony Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"412\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-o5H00HQK3Fs\/VccOZ0sD-bI\/AAAAAAAAx9g\/UZMN2IoC4ao\/s640\/miring-ceremony-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Miring Ceremony\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe miring ceremony opening the RWMF2015 on day 1\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-enrPxq9uLzY\/VccOYXFMd5I\/AAAAAAAAx9Y\/ghDawHoVEsE\/s1600\/RWMF-2015-images.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Music Festival Crowd 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"444\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-enrPxq9uLzY\/VccOYXFMd5I\/AAAAAAAAx9Y\/ghDawHoVEsE\/s640\/RWMF-2015-images.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015 Crowd\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe crowd on day 1 of the RWMF 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis was followed by a jaw-dropping performance by Kobagi Kecak from Bali where they did the Kecak ritual performance minus any instruments. Having seen the Kecak in Bali before, this one here was totally different and had the crowd plus the media in awe with their unique performance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yVPxUogyxgI\/VccOiMyNnSI\/AAAAAAAAx-U\/rNBf7Zl6Oxk\/s1600\/sangpuy-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sangpuy from Taiwan\" border=\"0\" height=\"460\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-yVPxUogyxgI\/VccOiMyNnSI\/AAAAAAAAx-U\/rNBf7Zl6Oxk\/s640\/sangpuy-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Sangpuy\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESangpuy from Taiwan plays ethnic Taiwanese music\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe following act was a Cajun Band called Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band all the way from Australia and New Zealand who got the crowd moving and dancing. The night soon got into a more upbeat mood when Tunisian band Bargou 08 played a unusual cultural mix modern set.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are various photos taken during the first day of the Rainforest World Music Festival here in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2cnuGZ1kxrQ\/VccOTpWZL-I\/AAAAAAAAx9I\/UGJWnAoySPc\/s1600\/RWMF-2015-Pictures.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kobagi Kecak from Bali in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"440\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2cnuGZ1kxrQ\/VccOTpWZL-I\/AAAAAAAAx9I\/UGJWnAoySPc\/s640\/RWMF-2015-Pictures.jpg\" title=\"Kobagi Kecak at Rainforest Music Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKobagi Kecak from Bali\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aunKBHfHTx8\/VccOccksc6I\/AAAAAAAAx94\/KaEDNZYpNFk\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-p.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kobagi Kecak Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"442\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aunKBHfHTx8\/VccOccksc6I\/AAAAAAAAx94\/KaEDNZYpNFk\/s640\/rainforest-music-festival-p.jpg\" title=\"Kobagi Kecak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAn incredible performance from Kobagi Kecak during the RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dUmNesrp4H8\/VccObjG54ZI\/AAAAAAAAx9s\/-y1uWgJ2rAI\/s1600\/rainforest-festival-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band at Rainforest Music Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"414\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dUmNesrp4H8\/VccObjG54ZI\/AAAAAAAAx9s\/-y1uWgJ2rAI\/s640\/rainforest-festival-photos.jpg\" title=\" Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELe Blanc Bros plays the 3rd set on day 1\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_HHVBCUFt1s\/VccObJzOiuI\/AAAAAAAAx9k\/0vD-YZ-xxa8\/s1600\/Sangpuy-RWMF2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sangpuy at Rainforest World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_HHVBCUFt1s\/VccObJzOiuI\/AAAAAAAAx9k\/0vD-YZ-xxa8\/s640\/Sangpuy-RWMF2015.jpg\" title=\"Sangpuy Taiwan\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETaiwanese ethnic performer, Sangpuy on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVUA3WzP1wc\/VccOiDVc0ZI\/AAAAAAAAx-Q\/JdEbQ78tUf4\/s1600\/rwmf2015-pictures.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015 Guests\" border=\"0\" height=\"484\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVUA3WzP1wc\/VccOiDVc0ZI\/AAAAAAAAx-Q\/JdEbQ78tUf4\/s640\/rwmf2015-pictures.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Visitors\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVisitors taking video during the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mhK1WQFyKLA\/VccOVtXOc1I\/AAAAAAAAx9Q\/p_z2w4-ISxM\/s1600\/RWMF-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Pictures\" border=\"0\" height=\"466\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mhK1WQFyKLA\/VccOVtXOc1I\/AAAAAAAAx9Q\/p_z2w4-ISxM\/s640\/RWMF-photos.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Photos \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnother view of the crowd on the first day of the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mvrN0EynVXU\/VccOj4rt1EI\/AAAAAAAAx-g\/YdC_xZq9V0s\/s1600\/sangpuy.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sangpuy at RWMF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"462\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mvrN0EynVXU\/VccOj4rt1EI\/AAAAAAAAx-g\/YdC_xZq9V0s\/s640\/sangpuy.jpg\" title=\"Sangpuy Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESangpuy impresses the crowd with his unique music\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5v781BPFTw\/VccOg4v2x-I\/AAAAAAAAx-k\/3H8MvV6rEAI\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iban Girls Photos \" border=\"0\" height=\"452\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5v781BPFTw\/VccOg4v2x-I\/AAAAAAAAx-k\/3H8MvV6rEAI\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-photos.jpg\" title=\"Iban Girls\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIban girls in traditional attire for the opening of the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe night ended with a returning band - Shooglennifty, who was also celebrating their 25th year anniversary and here at the RWMF 2015. Overall, the mood and feel of the festival was in full swing this year compared to the previous years as the crowd was quite huge on the first day and there were more families seen here as well. More to come for day two and three and hope you enjoyed my RWMF 2015 Photos. Any comments, please feel free to leave them in the comment form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/166215958740956670\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=166215958740956670\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/166215958740956670"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/166215958740956670"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/08\/rwmf-2015-photos.html","title":"RWMF 2015 Photos"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AX6AvCRqRwM\/VccOe84_DMI\/AAAAAAAAx-I\/L_QAHhPQbEc\/s72-c\/rwmf-2015-photos.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Damai beach, 93010 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7473086 110.3095485"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-23.7747259 69.0009545 27.2693431 151.6181425"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4648330752652730276"},"published":{"$t":"2015-04-20T11:09:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-31T00:30:10.605+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W74SwkxVrOQ\/VS-0X5Pw1aI\/AAAAAAAAwBY\/AxRncV3y1Q8\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W74SwkxVrOQ\/VS-0X5Pw1aI\/AAAAAAAAwBY\/AxRncV3y1Q8\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E 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.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Rainforest World Music Festival pr RWMF has also been recognised as 25 of the Best International Festivals to Attend in the World by SongLines Magazine. This amazing feat has also been awarded to the RWMF for 6 consecutive years since 2010. 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 Asia Pacific.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gRnDaaRgfho\/VS-1ygdggHI\/AAAAAAAAwB0\/ZyEM_dCwsgk\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-Pictures.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Pictures\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gRnDaaRgfho\/VS-1ygdggHI\/AAAAAAAAwB0\/ZyEM_dCwsgk\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-Pictures.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Photos\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAt last year's RWMF during the finale\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe lineup for this year's\u0026nbsp;Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 include musicians and bands from all corners of the globe which are in alphabetical order;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015 Artist Lineup\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Alaverdi - Georgia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Bargou 08 - Tunisia \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Culture Shot aka La La Li La Tam Pong - Penang\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Driss el Maloumi - Morocco\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Enkh Jargal Dandarvaanchig Epi - Mongolia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Kapela Maliszow - Poland\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Kobagi Kecak - Indonesia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Korrontzi - Spain\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band - Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Lindigo - Reunion Island\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Ndima - Congo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Shooglenifty - Scotland\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Son de Madera - Mexico\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Sona Jobarteh - Africa\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can see the complete list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rwmf-2015-performers-list.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERWMF 2015 Performers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EApart from the music festival, there are many other activities available during the three-day event here. Among the most popular ones is the music workshops which take place around the Sarawak Cultural Village in the day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UKiwM89-Ggo\/VS-52541aUI\/AAAAAAAAwCE\/pPmGsYKqVkI\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-Workshops.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Workshop at the Rainforest World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"378\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-UKiwM89-Ggo\/VS-52541aUI\/AAAAAAAAwCE\/pPmGsYKqVkI\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-Workshops.jpg\" title=\"RWMF workshop\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe RWMF outdoor workshop\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qy9U34ZBNMY\/VS-525K184I\/AAAAAAAAwCA\/WZtcfw758bA\/s1600\/RWMF-workshops.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Workshop Photo\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qy9U34ZBNMY\/VS-525K184I\/AAAAAAAAwCA\/WZtcfw758bA\/s1600\/RWMF-workshops.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival  Workshop\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the indoor workshops\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAt the Rainforest Music Workshops, visitors can learn and understand a little more about the various types of world music while at some workshops, you are taught how to dance or even play traditional and ethnic musical instruments. Some even offer vocal workshops which seem to be a hit with the locals and foreigners who attend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere are also food bazaars which are placed at various locations of the festival grounds where you can savour local and international cuisines at a very reasonable price. Drink booths are also strategically places around the cultural village too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the culture and craft lover, there are booths selling local ethnic crafts, musical instruments and even some doing temporary tribal tattoos. For the jewelry lovers, a special craft bazaar is set up where you can find very beautiful Sarawakian jewellery among many other arts and crafts here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1n2Shcne2Bo\/VS-7t6s1p3I\/AAAAAAAAwCU\/Dbl8lZdOLHE\/s1600\/RWMF-photos-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Photos\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1n2Shcne2Bo\/VS-7t6s1p3I\/AAAAAAAAwCU\/Dbl8lZdOLHE\/s1600\/RWMF-photos-2015.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the bands performing at RWMF 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EEach 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.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhen you are here in the day, you can visit each of these houses to learn about their individual culture. After all, the Sarawak Cultural Village is world renown as a Living Museum with actual people living in the many homes here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheck out some of the videos taken at last years RWMF 2014.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Workshop Videos 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/etEzljJqBlU?list=UU77uUOgNIhzDBhDqFJxJNxQ\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EA Photo Video of the RWMF 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vWn8byV4vSU?list=UU77uUOgNIhzDBhDqFJxJNxQ\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EDate: 7-9 August, 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EVenue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETickets: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003ERWMF Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.721569); 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margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"148\"\u003ERM85.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"163\"\u003ERM130.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"182\"\u003ERM160.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"123\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EFamily package\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E(2 Adult + 2 child tickets)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18.1818180084229px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E* Child age 7 – 12 years old\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"148\"\u003ERM180.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"163\"\u003ERM220.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"182\"\u003ERM265.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets for the RWMF 2015 are available on the official website and these tickets are sold based on single or family passes. There are travel agents that are selling packages which include tickets and hotel stays too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more detailed information about the event or musicians performing, you can visit the official\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2015 Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TnKZ1Yt6Tjg\/VS-0en1ykmI\/AAAAAAAAwBk\/gPTuY8KtP0Y\/s1600\/damai-santubong-aerial-view.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Aerial view of Santubong Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TnKZ1Yt6Tjg\/VS-0en1ykmI\/AAAAAAAAwBk\/gPTuY8KtP0Y\/s1600\/damai-santubong-aerial-view.jpg\" title=\"Santubong view from the sky\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESantubong view from the sky - Images from Sarawak Tourism Board\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QYFOjBqcy1E\/VS-0eaBJt2I\/AAAAAAAAwBg\/DdbGIM8W4Js\/s1600\/Sarawak-Cultural-Village-Map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Cultural Village Aerial view map\" border=\"0\" height=\"406\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QYFOjBqcy1E\/VS-0eaBJt2I\/AAAAAAAAwBg\/DdbGIM8W4Js\/s1600\/Sarawak-Cultural-Village-Map.jpg\" title=\"Aerial view of the Sarawak Cultural Village\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAerial view of the Sarawak Cultural Village and map of the houses\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EPlease 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. Many visitors would be booking their tickets as early as 6 months ahead of the festival. You can also check this article on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/hotels-in-kuching-for-rwmf-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EHotels in Kuching for RWMF 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as it lists down all the hotels around the event. If you are here earlier or extending your stay, this list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/08\/what-to-do-in-kuching-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EWhat to do in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;may be of assistance to you.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESarawak also plays host to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;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 or #RWMF2015 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.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4648330752652730276\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4648330752652730276\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4648330752652730276"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4648330752652730276"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W74SwkxVrOQ\/VS-0X5Pw1aI\/AAAAAAAAwBY\/AxRncV3y1Q8\/s72-c\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"RWMF 2015, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93010 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7491776731269524 110.31611797332766"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7481856731269523 110.31485747332766 1.7501696731269525 110.31737847332766"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3140801787124713260"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-15T15:23:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-03-15T15:23:49.782+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Major Events"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MMF2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"My Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MyCeb"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Selangor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tourism Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Visit Selangor Year 2015"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia Overview"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vQ9_LJwpTBs\/VQQ_YzELLkI\/AAAAAAAAvBM\/fyGyCGhR9oY\/s1600\/mumusicfestival-2015-overview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia Review\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vQ9_LJwpTBs\/VQQ_YzELLkI\/AAAAAAAAvBM\/fyGyCGhR9oY\/s1600\/mumusicfestival-2015-overview.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia Overview\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter the inaugural \u003Cb\u003EMy Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\u003C\/b\u003E took place at the Sunway Surf Pool in Selangor on the 8th March 2015, Malaysians and foreigners managed to be introduced to the many vibrant music genres offered by the 21 live bands and musicians who played here live on stage for the first time in such a large scale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVisitors and fans came as early as 4pm to catch some of the acts that started at 5pm right till almost midnight for MMF 2015. As there were 21 bands and musicians performing, each of them were given 15 minutes on stage to perform their best stuff. Hats off to the organizers (Ox Entertainment) who painstakingly organized this inaugural event where they decided to go with a double stage which made things so much smoother and easy for the many musicians here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0TmlSqGwuXQ\/VQRmICwWV7I\/AAAAAAAAvEY\/nygf7RTk9Vk\/s1600\/my-music-festival-2015-crowd-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Crowd at My Music Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0TmlSqGwuXQ\/VQRmICwWV7I\/AAAAAAAAvEY\/nygf7RTk9Vk\/s1600\/my-music-festival-2015-crowd-photo.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"My Music Festival 2015 Crowd Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECrowd at My Music Festival 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EEven though some rain came at about 5.30pm, this did not stop the crowd as they wanted to see the many different bands playing throughout the evening. When it got a little heavier, crowds moved into the shelter area and were back out the minute the rain stopped.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAround the music festival, there was food, drinks, souvenirs and a VIP area and the crowd was seen moving around these places. A special area was also dedicated to those who preferred alcohol. Television crew, photographers and the mainstream media was treated to a front row area for their coverage while satellite TV station Astro was in the house to record this event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X88E_HcxBfE\/VQQ_4akjtBI\/AAAAAAAAvBs\/Vgqf6d9gJ8Y\/s1600\/dotters-division-malaysia-mmf2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dotters' Division Band Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X88E_HcxBfE\/VQQ_4akjtBI\/AAAAAAAAvBs\/Vgqf6d9gJ8Y\/s1600\/dotters-division-malaysia-mmf2015.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Dotters' Division\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDotters' Division, the only all-girl band at MMF2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDotters Division playing live on stage at MMF2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EhIQmjIuFDY\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015 started with the only all-girl band called\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EDotters' Division\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;who gave an amazing performance at 5pm. They played popular tunes which got the crowd moving and also singing along. We also noticed that many of the visitors were very impressed with the opening act who were lively and full of energy doing interesting cover numbers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FXOxeE7AGOg\/VQQ_91i_mCI\/AAAAAAAAvB0\/7S7fWFDzwrg\/s1600\/paperplane-pursuit-mymusicfestival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Paperplane Pursuit My Music Festival Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FXOxeE7AGOg\/VQQ_91i_mCI\/AAAAAAAAvB0\/7S7fWFDzwrg\/s1600\/paperplane-pursuit-mymusicfestival-2015.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Paperplane Pursuit 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPaperplane Pursuit with an exciting performance\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPaperplane Pursuit live on stage\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AwUIEBnaAmo\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPaperplane Pursuit\u003C\/b\u003E was the next act up where they opened concert style with the lead singer walking onto the stage just before the song started. A local Malaysian band who has been around for a number of years, they pretty much knew how to please a concert crowd. Another very lively act which played pop-rock songs and the crowd loved it so much that the lead singer jumped down from the stage to sing with the crowd in the front row.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cm7nkF-P2IE\/VQRAH7AeX3I\/AAAAAAAAvB8\/po05txnIruE\/s1600\/9-lives-band-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"9 Lives Band Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Cm7nkF-P2IE\/VQRAH7AeX3I\/AAAAAAAAvB8\/po05txnIruE\/s1600\/9-lives-band-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"9 Lives Malaysia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E9 Lives Band live on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9 Lives performing at MMF 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Li8fcCChc2E\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E9 Lives Band\u003C\/b\u003E was the next act where they are an entertainment live band who performs around Malaysia and Southeast Asia. At MMF2015, they opened with popular energetic song 'Where is the Love' by the Black Eyed Peas which got the crowd moving and swaying. No doubt that the 9 Lives are used to the stage as they interacted well with the early crowd.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jdPj_GiMvXU\/VQRAQpCaYzI\/AAAAAAAAvCE\/-jMoaOJImhU\/s1600\/coca-d-monday-mymusicfestival%2B2015%2Bmalaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Coca D Monday Band My Music Festival Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jdPj_GiMvXU\/VQRAQpCaYzI\/AAAAAAAAvCE\/-jMoaOJImhU\/s1600\/coca-d-monday-mymusicfestival%2B2015%2Bmalaysia.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Coca D Monday 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECoca D Monday on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECoca D Monday\u003C\/b\u003E was a surprise as this huge outfit played local Malaysian reggae music complete with horns. In general, reggae music has always been stereotyped over the years but after listening to Coca D Monday, they totally gave a different angle on reggae music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECoca D Monday performing live\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ju4p1J0ALcA\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015 saw many walks of life coming in at different times throughout the evening. From just walking around the festival area, I couldn't help but notice many foreigners who came to attend this event. As it went later into the evening, the crowd grew with the intensity of the music performances.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are the many other Malaysian bands that went on stage for MMF 2015 all the way to midnight. Many of the bands performed their best songs while those with albums played their hit songs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cRfHMrHcfZM\/VQRDqmCdPMI\/AAAAAAAAvCQ\/LDVvBVU4Nq8\/s1600\/fazz-band-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fazz Live at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-cRfHMrHcfZM\/VQRDqmCdPMI\/AAAAAAAAvCQ\/LDVvBVU4Nq8\/s1600\/fazz-band-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"478\" title=\"Fazz 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFazz pose for a photo before doing their unique pop, blues and swing numbers\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CgVR4mJdlqU\/VQRe8ZDv7LI\/AAAAAAAAvD4\/W1bja-KaYDs\/s1600\/jumero-my-music-festival-2015-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jumero My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CgVR4mJdlqU\/VQRe8ZDv7LI\/AAAAAAAAvD4\/W1bja-KaYDs\/s1600\/jumero-my-music-festival-2015-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"434\" title=\"Jumero 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJumero performing live on stage - Image from MyMusicFestival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nQThS2hVOq0\/VQRe81MqTvI\/AAAAAAAAvD8\/EQPOxb1bgro\/s1600\/back2basixx-my-music-festival-2015-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Back2Basixx 2015 My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nQThS2hVOq0\/VQRe81MqTvI\/AAAAAAAAvD8\/EQPOxb1bgro\/s1600\/back2basixx-my-music-festival-2015-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"446\" title=\"Back2Basixx 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBack2Basixx on stage - Image from MyMusicFestival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FQ6nJQ1n9Jk\/VQRe8761FUI\/AAAAAAAAvEA\/ZU4PIffQYrE\/s1600\/jaggfuzzbeats-my-music-festival-2015-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JaggFuzzBeats My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FQ6nJQ1n9Jk\/VQRe8761FUI\/AAAAAAAAvEA\/ZU4PIffQYrE\/s1600\/jaggfuzzbeats-my-music-festival-2015-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"JaggFuzzBeats\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJaggFuzzBeats performing live - Image from MyMusicFestival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vus_I7Q5uAI\/VQRDvDMI7gI\/AAAAAAAAvCY\/vUSgxZQskWA\/s1600\/heavy-machine-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Heavy Machine Live at My Music Festival 2015 malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vus_I7Q5uAI\/VQRDvDMI7gI\/AAAAAAAAvCY\/vUSgxZQskWA\/s1600\/heavy-machine-2015.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Heavy Machine 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHeavy Machine always entertaining with their versatile ensemble on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHeavy Machine plays live at MMF 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xFi91lnyCYQ\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-28OM-52rHms\/VQRD2Rnkw3I\/AAAAAAAAvCg\/tn1mq65rco0\/s1600\/strollers-2-band-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strollers 2 and Vijay David My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-28OM-52rHms\/VQRD2Rnkw3I\/AAAAAAAAvCg\/tn1mq65rco0\/s1600\/strollers-2-band-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Vijay David and The Strollers 2\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVijay David and The Strollers 2 showing their amazing vocal skills\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Strollers 2 and Vijay David\u003C\/b\u003E were a force to reckon with as they have been in the music industry for many decades now and at the festival, they choose to sing some powerful classic rock numbers from Led Zeppelin that shared many high vocals and amazing guitar and drum solos. Classic rock fans were seen enjoying and singing along to the numbers too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iT6prsSw__c\/VQRD6NFNnII\/AAAAAAAAvCo\/VHLMDDQwwjQ\/s1600\/enterprise-band-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Enterprise Band Live at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iT6prsSw__c\/VQRD6NFNnII\/AAAAAAAAvCo\/VHLMDDQwwjQ\/s1600\/enterprise-band-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"450\" title=\"Enterprise band Malaysia 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnterprise - One of the impressive bands that played electronica pop ala 80s style\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnterprise Live at MMF 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BQk7G21v7ac\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAmong the bands that I (the writer) was impressed with was \u003Cb\u003EEnterprise\u003C\/b\u003E, a local electronica-pop band that somehow influenced the 80's Electronic tunes into their numbers. When Enterprise took stage, I had no clue on what they were going to play as I had never heard them before. But when Ismail (lead singer) started with the keyboards and then guitar, Kreftwerk and A Flock of Seagulls came to mind.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI could see that the crowd was equally impressed or stunned when they played live here. I looked around to see many paying close attention to the band as this was obviously something not usually heard. To me, the MMF 2015 was an excellent platform to showcase talents like these and I hope that more musicians will come out or be given the chance to perform at events like this.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8hf4-CZ5zOs\/VQRD897kcKI\/AAAAAAAAvCw\/AGLb7e6xJ9g\/s1600\/blues-gang-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blues Gang Live at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8hf4-CZ5zOs\/VQRD897kcKI\/AAAAAAAAvCw\/AGLb7e6xJ9g\/s1600\/blues-gang-2015.jpg\" height=\"432\" title=\"Blues Gang 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELegendary Blues Gang take stage and give the audience some awesome blues and rock music\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eI8JH7-1B_I\/VQUvupGd56I\/AAAAAAAAvE4\/VxR0eps4ARM\/s1600\/alleycats-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Alleycats live at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eI8JH7-1B_I\/VQUvupGd56I\/AAAAAAAAvE4\/VxR0eps4ARM\/s1600\/alleycats-2.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Alleycats 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDatuk David Arumugam gets the crowd to sing along at My Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAmong all the bands that performed at the festival, I would easily say that Malaysian legends, The \u003Cb\u003EAlleycats\u003C\/b\u003E - stole the show with their ever popular nostalgic hits. Even after all these years, they are still rocking it and judging from the crowd of young and old, they were singing along and waving their hands in the air. Kudos to the Alleycats for all these decades of great live music!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAlleycats Live at My Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-SofIkIAX9E\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L_cxwM1D4mg\/VQREEgfNaQI\/AAAAAAAAvC4\/M-0dCu_M0a4\/s1600\/joe-flizzow-havoc-mmf2015-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Joe Flizzow Live at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-L_cxwM1D4mg\/VQREEgfNaQI\/AAAAAAAAvC4\/M-0dCu_M0a4\/s1600\/joe-flizzow-havoc-mmf2015-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Joe Flizzow 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMalaysian Rap Superstar Joe Flizzow gets the crowd all hyped up with his rap tunes\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJoe Flizzow sings Havoc at MMF2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5ABP6n1DaGc\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERap was always an African American thing but evolved over the years and taken to a commercial level with musicians like Linkin Park and Eminem. But in Malaysia we once had Too Phat which brought us local Malay rap hits and since \u003Cb\u003EJoe Flizzow\u003C\/b\u003E went solo, he has brought Malay Rap to an even higher level.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJoe nailed it at this event when he sang some of his famous rap songs and ending with his most popular hit 'Havoc'. The tune even got me singing along, so you can imagine the overall influence it had on the crowd. Well done Joe Flizzow! \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ViQ6QBvELlU\/VQREKqrsMbI\/AAAAAAAAvDA\/aXGdsMw53nk\/s1600\/junkofunc-my-music-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JuncOFunc performing at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ViQ6QBvELlU\/VQREKqrsMbI\/AAAAAAAAvDA\/aXGdsMw53nk\/s1600\/junkofunc-my-music-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"434\" title=\"JunkOFunc 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJunkOFunc dazzles the crowd with their amazing music\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter a stunning performance at the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014, \u003Cb\u003EJunkOFunc\u003C\/b\u003E makes another powerful impression here at the MMF with their huge group playing funky numbers complete with horns and vocals. JunkOFunc is one of the up and coming bands to look out for in the club and bar scene in Malaysia too while they are very entertaining to watch live on stage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wKhwjO95U9o\/VQREPgAG7sI\/AAAAAAAAvDI\/56g-T5mPslI\/s1600\/the-union-band-malaysia-mmf2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Union Band at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wKhwjO95U9o\/VQREPgAG7sI\/AAAAAAAAvDI\/56g-T5mPslI\/s1600\/the-union-band-malaysia-mmf2015.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"The Union Band Malaysia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Union impressed the crowds with their 80's numbers\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you grew up in the 80's, this is the band you should watch live. \u003Cb\u003EThe Union\u003C\/b\u003E swears by only playing 80's numbers at their live shows or performances. Well, I have seen them play before and I know for a fact that these guys are pretty good, in fact, the best band in Malaysia that delivers awesome 80's music. At the festival, The Union played some amazing numbers from Queen, Simple Minds, Def Leppard and even Big Country and the crowd simply loved them!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Union at MMF2015 Video\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f0YEl72S3xY\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe highlight of the evening\u0026nbsp;- Smokie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-leNZdNzNZ4w\/VQREiFX9CEI\/AAAAAAAAvDg\/pOpCbuTwz4M\/s1600\/smokie-live-malaysia-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smokie Live in Malaysia Photos\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-leNZdNzNZ4w\/VQREiFX9CEI\/AAAAAAAAvDg\/pOpCbuTwz4M\/s1600\/smokie-live-malaysia-2015.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Smokie Malaysia Performance\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESmokie live on stage during the MMF 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe highlight of My Music Festival 2015 was no other than \u003Cb\u003ESmokie\u003C\/b\u003E, legendary UK rock band who has spent almost half a century making and playing music. They took stage at about 10pm and performed their various hits over the years.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe crowd was seen cheering, clapping and singing along to the numbers that Smokie played until their last song which got the crowd all hyped up and then said 'Thank you and Goodnight Malaysia' while walking off stage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESmokie sings Have you Ever Seen The Rain in Malaysia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/un8sCVP5r5U\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile the roaring crowd wanted to hear the world-famous hit 'Living Next Door To Alice', they chanted 'Alice...Alice...Alice' and 'Smokie...Smokie....Smokie....\" over and over until the MC came out to ask if everyone wanted Smokie to perform that song.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESmokie then re-appeared on stage and played CCR's 'Have you ever seen the rain' before giving the ultimate number to the audience here and the roars were at peak when they strum the beginning of 'Alice' on their guitars and the rest was pretty much what the crowd wanted - to chant the infamous chorus. You know what I mean....\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESmokie performing Living Next Door To Alice at My Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uBakm0N3gCE\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd the music continues below....\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-irI6HxmEL6w\/VQREUU9SEoI\/AAAAAAAAvDQ\/BWY5l6FqK9s\/s1600\/hydra-band-malaysia-mmf2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hydra Live at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-irI6HxmEL6w\/VQREUU9SEoI\/AAAAAAAAvDQ\/BWY5l6FqK9s\/s1600\/hydra-band-malaysia-mmf2015.jpg\" height=\"420\" title=\"Hydra Band Malaysia 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHydra does some heavy metal numbers for the audience\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter a 30 minute performance by Smokie and a very happy audience, one of Malaysia's powerful rock bands - \u003Cb\u003EHydra\u003C\/b\u003E, took stage and opened with U2's \"I still haven't found what I'm looking for' before taking the set to some hard core heavy metal numbers from Metallica. The crowd was seen singing along and loving every second of it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdTSGFsRbDI\/VQREb0ZMSuI\/AAAAAAAAvDY\/dWqD41zspd0\/s1600\/kyoto-protocol-mmf-2015-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kyoto Protocol Live at My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qdTSGFsRbDI\/VQREb0ZMSuI\/AAAAAAAAvDY\/dWqD41zspd0\/s1600\/kyoto-protocol-mmf-2015-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Kyoto Protocol 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAction packed and full of energy, Kyoto Protocol rocks the crowd\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELast on the play list for MMF2015 was no other than popular Malaysian rock band - \u003Cb\u003EKyoto Protocol\u003C\/b\u003E who came onstage all fired up and giving one amazing and high-energy performance. They delivered songs from their albums which were in English and also in Malay. Filled with adrenaline, Kyoto Protocol were seen jumping around the stage throughout their performance which was an amazing act to close the music festival. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKyoto Protocol live on stage to end the festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rA7tjt3uEwI\" width=\"640\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOverall, the Malaysian Live Band Music Festival saw a few thousand locals and foreigners attend despite the rain in the evening and many were asking if there was going to be another festival next year. According to the organizers, if things work out well, there could be even one at the end of this year but we will have to wait for the official announcement from Ox Entertainment which is a subsidiary of Memories Events Group who brought this together. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFinally, you can also get more information from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mymusicfestival\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMy Music Festival Facebook Page\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for upcoming news and for those who missed this event, fear not as an even better one is being planned for the next one. You can also see my initial article highlighting each of the musicians and bands in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/malaysia-live-band-music-festival.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMalaysia Live Band Music Festival Performers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z7dw6gKnUAI\/VQRmYSt_-vI\/AAAAAAAAvEg\/FP-4_-QeNyE\/s1600\/MMF2015-crowd-photo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Crowd at MMF 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z7dw6gKnUAI\/VQRmYSt_-vI\/AAAAAAAAvEg\/FP-4_-QeNyE\/s1600\/MMF2015-crowd-photo.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"MMF 2015 Crowd Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA music fan takes a photo at the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EMMF 2015 is supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME), a division of Malaysia Convention \u0026amp; Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia. In conjunction with the Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015 or MyFest 2015 celebrations, MMF2015 is pleased to showcase the best in Malaysian Live Band entertainment in one venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe videos and photographs were taken by Malaysia Asia and Malaysia Travel News. I am an amateur videographer therefore please excuse the quality of the video as I recently got into video production. Any comments or feedback about My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia Overview, please feel free to leave them in the comment form.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3140801787124713260\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3140801787124713260\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3140801787124713260"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3140801787124713260"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/my-music-festival-2015-malaysia-overview.html","title":"My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia Overview"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vQ9_LJwpTBs\/VQQ_YzELLkI\/AAAAAAAAvBM\/fyGyCGhR9oY\/s72-c\/mumusicfestival-2015-overview.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Malaysia Music Festival 2015, Sunway Lagoon, 3, Jalan PJS 11\/11,Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.0704322747215205 101.6080018676758"},"georss$box":{"$t":"3.0664682747215206 101.60295936767579 3.0743962747215203 101.6130443676758"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6469877872515355247"},"published":{"$t":"2015-03-05T22:46:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-04T20:14:43.331+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Music Festivals in Malaysia "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LZk74OaxJyA\/VPhkB-Y5j8I\/AAAAAAAAuVk\/w8Hs65ZsAYY\/s1600\/music-festivals-in-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia Music Festivals\" border=\"0\" height=\"414\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LZk74OaxJyA\/VPhkB-Y5j8I\/AAAAAAAAuVk\/w8Hs65ZsAYY\/s1600\/music-festivals-in-malaysia.jpg\" title=\"Music Festivals in Malaysia \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThere has been a surge in \u003Cb\u003EMusic Festivals in Malaysia\u003C\/b\u003E over the last couple of years as the tourism industry has been growing tremendously on a positive note. With the many new music festivals and events, there was a need for this to be published as many locals and also foreigners visiting Malaysia would like to know where and when these festivals will take place.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe list of music festivals in Malaysia is in no order but by the various states in Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak Borneo. If you know of a music festival not listed here, please contact me or leave a comment below and I will include it in this list.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESelangor Music Festivals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uNxGOump0O8\/VPch12F8SbI\/AAAAAAAAuQ8\/vR0sqItiF_A\/s1600\/my-music-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"My Music Festival 2015 Malaysia \" border=\"0\" height=\"235\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uNxGOump0O8\/VPch12F8SbI\/AAAAAAAAuQ8\/vR0sqItiF_A\/s1600\/my-music-festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"MyMusicFestival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMy Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe latest music festival in Malaysia is My Music Festival 2015 or MMF2015 which will take place at Sunway Surf Pool and will be recognised as the 'Largest Malaysian Live Band Music Festival' ever held in the country to date. This inaugural music festival is also a free entrance event and will see thousands of Malaysians and foreigners attending the event held on the 8th March 2015 here in Sunway Lagoon, Selangor. A total of 21 live bands, musicians and and artist are scheduled to perform in one evening giving visitors a very wide genre of music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMy Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVenue: Surf Pool, Sunway Lagoon, Petaling Jaya Selangor\u003Cbr \/\u003EDate: 8th March (Sunday)\u003Cbr \/\u003ETime: 5-11pm\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite: \u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/my-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KJX8j89kHFw\/VPhoy1irpoI\/AAAAAAAAuV4\/MIykmvk5MRY\/s1600\/mtv-world-stage-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KJX8j89kHFw\/VPhoy1irpoI\/AAAAAAAAuV4\/MIykmvk5MRY\/s1600\/mtv-world-stage-2015.jpg\" title=\"MTV World Stage Malaysia\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMTV World Stage Malaysia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EHistory in Malaysia was made on August 15, 2009 when world renown MTV Asia staged the first ever outdoor MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia at Sunway Lagoon Resort in Petaling Jaya which saw over 15, 000 fans attending this. To date, numerous international superstars like Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Wonder Girls, Jay Park, Robin Thicke among local Malaysian superstars have performed over the years here. A must-attend-concert for any youth or any MTV fan!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKvIMOLhcIM\/VPcs_72vRpI\/AAAAAAAAuS8\/KTDrUJANv0w\/s1600\/Sundown-Beach-Music-Festival-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sundown Beach Music Festival Malaysia\" border=\"0\" height=\"342\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKvIMOLhcIM\/VPcs_72vRpI\/AAAAAAAAuS8\/KTDrUJANv0w\/s1600\/Sundown-Beach-Music-Festival-Malaysia.jpg\" title=\"Sundown Beach Music Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESundown Beach Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHaving been one of the only beach festivals in Malaysia, the Sundown Beach Music Festival has kept party goers entertained at Gold Coast Morib in Selangor. International Electro mix in delirious visual vibes kept the party-goers up all night long with the best of electro that Malaysian and international DJs such as Jaytech and Lisa Lashes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*However, since the last incident at Future Music Festival 2014 in Malaysia, we are unsure if this festival is going to happen again, so this is pending information. The last event was the\u0026nbsp;Sundown Beach Music Festival 2013.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pBbe3_W-QE8\/VPctCjlduxI\/AAAAAAAAuSw\/LcEuCJ_atlk\/s1600\/WOW-Music-Festival-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"WOW Music Festival Malaysia\" border=\"0\" height=\"145\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pBbe3_W-QE8\/VPctCjlduxI\/AAAAAAAAuSw\/LcEuCJ_atlk\/s1600\/WOW-Music-Festival-Malaysia.jpg\" title=\"WOW Music Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWOW Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBased on the Ibiza like dance parties at the beach, the WOW Music Festival was created and this event is targeted to the EDM and Dance Music lovers in Malaysia. \u0026nbsp;Held at the Surf Beach \u0026nbsp;of Sunway Lagoon, this momentous event is highly recommended for anyone into DJ's and dance music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Unsure if this event will continue due to the FMFA 2014 issues.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKuala Lumpur Music Festivals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-stSP902IdJE\/VPcs-XaYicI\/AAAAAAAAuR0\/CfCJnpgsUWc\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival KL Malaysia\" border=\"0\" height=\"212\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-stSP902IdJE\/VPcs-XaYicI\/AAAAAAAAuR0\/CfCJnpgsUWc\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival-Malaysia.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest Reggae Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe first ever Rainforest Reggae Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur took place on the 6th December 2014 at a the Kem Isi Rimba at Kemensah, near Ulu Kelang in the Klang Valley. The joint organizers initially planned for the Putrajaya International Reggae Festival but due to unfortunate circumstances, the event was called off and postponed to this which is now branded as Rainforest Reggae Music Festival 2014.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N8LejljLOjY\/VPctFRkumcI\/AAAAAAAAuTU\/NSaiXUZ9y1g\/s1600\/good-vibes-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Good Vibes Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"147\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N8LejljLOjY\/VPctFRkumcI\/AAAAAAAAuTU\/NSaiXUZ9y1g\/s1600\/good-vibes-festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"Good Vibes Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood Vibes Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EGood Vibes Festival is all about having good fun with good music and good company, featuring a plethora of art, food and fashion attractions to complete the festival experience. Good Vibes was originally started in 2013 where the festival showcases the best local and international music in various stages. Catered more for the younger generation, there are food and drink stalls and various fun activities to participate in here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Due to the last FMFA incident, we are unsure if Good Vibes Festival 2015 will continue here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--fvTsxqmvmU\/VPctGHArrII\/AAAAAAAAuTg\/dpHS1cVDo-Y\/s1600\/kl-jazz-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kuala Lumpur Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"260\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--fvTsxqmvmU\/VPctGHArrII\/AAAAAAAAuTg\/dpHS1cVDo-Y\/s1600\/kl-jazz-festival.jpg\" title=\"KL Jazz Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKuala Lumpur Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBranded as the KL Jazz Festival, this city level event has seen some very big international names like Lee Ritenour, Ernie Watts, Lisa Young Quartet and many other international names from the world over play at KLJF. A must attend jazz event if you love all things jazz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XffmWw_qP5w\/VPcs9rvS4qI\/AAAAAAAAuRk\/Xb0mPcnYV9g\/s1600\/Malaysia-Jazz-Piano-Festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jazz Piano Festival Malaysia 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"225\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XffmWw_qP5w\/VPcs9rvS4qI\/AAAAAAAAuRk\/Xb0mPcnYV9g\/s1600\/Malaysia-Jazz-Piano-Festival.jpg\" title=\"Malaysia Jazz Piano Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMalaysia Jazz Piano Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA very niche music festival in KL, the Malaysia Jazz Piano Festival event is held for 3 days at various locations around Kuala Lumpur. Many local Malaysian jazz artist and performers take part here and the main event is usually held at No Black Tie in Kuala Lumpur. There are some clinics which include jazz piano clinics too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfhlQpeYZ9Q\/VPctBta9bmI\/AAAAAAAAuSk\/M1dARRcw2-c\/s1600\/Urbanscapes-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Urbanscapes 2015 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" height=\"197\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EfhlQpeYZ9Q\/VPctBta9bmI\/AAAAAAAAuSk\/M1dARRcw2-c\/s1600\/Urbanscapes-2015.jpg\" title=\"Urbanscapes 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUrbanscapes\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EUrbanscapes is the first and only all-day \"user-generated\" creative arts festival in the Klang Valley and the main event is divided into 4 different areas, Main Zone; where you have headliners performing, The Field; which is the upfront stage featuring top bands and DJs and snacks crafts corner; Green Village for green initiatives as well as live act performances and Central Square where festival-goers chill and enjoy comedy shows at the Lounge. Mostly youths and teenagers attend this festival and Urbanscapes is also branded as the countries largest Indie Music Festival in Malaysia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zZoDEwDDMdI\/VPctDa_ELaI\/AAAAAAAAuTE\/OfRNQ8OVMlU\/s1600\/World-Youth-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia World Youth Jazz Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"188\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zZoDEwDDMdI\/VPctDa_ELaI\/AAAAAAAAuTE\/OfRNQ8OVMlU\/s1600\/World-Youth-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" title=\"World Youth Jazz Festival Malaysia\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWorld Youth Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe World Youth Jazz Festival (WYJF) works jointly under the initiatives of the Malaysian Minister Of Youth And Sports and Jazz Community Malaysia (JAZZCOMM). This event is also held at Putrajaya and showcases about 20 jazz bands and performers from Malaysia and around the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*We are unsure is this event will continue in 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iBJMWzz0N34\/VPcs7_sPnwI\/AAAAAAAAuRM\/s--EBSojmRg\/s1600\/DongTaiDu-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DongTaiDu Music Festival Malaysia\" border=\"0\" height=\"147\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iBJMWzz0N34\/VPcs7_sPnwI\/AAAAAAAAuRM\/s--EBSojmRg\/s1600\/DongTaiDu-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"DongTaiDu Music Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDongTaiDu Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe DongTaiDu music festival is catered to the creative market offering a great selection of crafts and arts as well as photography exhibition, film screenings, independent music discussion and double-stage musical performances by various artists across Southeast Asia such as +2dB (Malaysia), Elephant Gym (Taiwan), UNiXX (Hong Kong), The Voodoo Sound (Singapore) and many others. A very niche Chinese music festival here in Malaysia. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kh3MD7hsyDM\/VPcs_lu12TI\/AAAAAAAAuSE\/wcLCtd5wTBI\/s1600\/Rock-The-World-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia Rock The World Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kh3MD7hsyDM\/VPcs_lu12TI\/AAAAAAAAuSE\/wcLCtd5wTBI\/s1600\/Rock-The-World-Malaysia.jpg\" title=\"Rock The World Malaysia \" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERock The World\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERock The World is a major household name to music fans of Malaysia’s rock scene and created in 2000, this rock festival in Malaysia has grown to be Malaysia’s biggest and longest running rock music festival. Every year Rock The World showcases the best bands and highlights new and upcoming bands coming through the ranks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Unsure if Rock The World 2015 will take place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9u1_baBmnrY\/VPctC8a2nvI\/AAAAAAAAuTo\/_iwM8TjszO8\/s1600\/We-Love-Asia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"We Love Asia Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"147\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9u1_baBmnrY\/VPctC8a2nvI\/AAAAAAAAuTo\/_iwM8TjszO8\/s1600\/We-Love-Asia.jpg\" title=\"We Love Asia Festival \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWe Love Asia Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWe love Asia Festival is one of those not-to-be-missed music festival of the year in Malaysia which is usually held on the massive international Sepang F1 Race Circuit. In total, the festival has seen more than 50 international and national renowned artists perform here in Malaysia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*However, due to the FMFA2014 Incident, we are unsure if We Love Asia Festival will continue here in Malaysia. Pending information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QFaWxpJYZZU\/VPcs90ZYN7I\/AAAAAAAAuSo\/BHw2GQnunkQ\/s1600\/Malaysian-International-Guitar-%EF%BB%BFFestival-MIGFEST.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysian International Guitar Festival MIGFest\" border=\"0\" height=\"145\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QFaWxpJYZZU\/VPcs90ZYN7I\/AAAAAAAAuSo\/BHw2GQnunkQ\/s1600\/Malaysian-International-Guitar-%EF%BB%BFFestival-MIGFEST.jpg\" title=\"Malaysian International Guitar Festival \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMalaysian International Guitar Festival or MIGFest\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFounded back in 2007, MIGFEST (Malaysian International Guitar Festival) is an international music festival which showcases a variety of guitarists and luthiers. This unique guitar festival in Malaysia is also created by Mr. Jeffrey Yong with the assistance and support from the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, it is a prestigious and publicised musical festival which is biggest of its kind in South East Asia region.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESarawak Music Festivals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aXxNGIUrv6s\/VPcs-9On_fI\/AAAAAAAAuR4\/e0a-5J1KbOs\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"102\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aXxNGIUrv6s\/VPcs-9On_fI\/AAAAAAAAuR4\/e0a-5J1KbOs\/s1600\/Rainforest-World-Music-Festival.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe mother-of-all music festivals in Sarawak and Malaysia - the Rainforest World Music Festival which has been around for 16 years, and is recognized as one of the 25 music festivals in the world to visit. This unique festival sees over 15,000 visitors over a 3-day weekend at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching and also showcasing not only world music, but unique workshops and a bazaar. Highly recommended for anyone who has not attended the RWMF.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7kuRrvi36HE\/VPctEwIehjI\/AAAAAAAAuTk\/KTUY92Qnq0w\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2015 Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"282\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7kuRrvi36HE\/VPctEwIehjI\/AAAAAAAAuTk\/KTUY92Qnq0w\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt has been 10 solid years that the Borneo International Jazz Festival or BIJF has been happening here in Miri, Sarawak and is a must-visit if you are a jazz lover. This festival was once called the Miri Jazz Festival where it has always been at the home ground of the Everly Park Hotel in Miri. World class jazz musicians from all over have performed here over the years. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will take place from 8-9 May at Miri, Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GE-x0WUk_uY\/VPcs7yRLOII\/AAAAAAAAuRU\/ftBPpwL24gc\/s1600\/Borneo-World-Music-Expo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2015 Borneo World Music Expo\" border=\"0\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-GE-x0WUk_uY\/VPcs7yRLOII\/AAAAAAAAuRU\/ftBPpwL24gc\/s1600\/Borneo-World-Music-Expo.jpg\" title=\"Borneo World Music Expo 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe first of its kind and held here in Kuching, Sarawak - this was the mastermind of former Sarawak Tourism Board CEO, Datuk Rashid Khan where it was slated a few days just before the World Rainforest Music Festival. At the Borneo World Music Expo, international programmers, performers and specialist conduct workshops about the unique world music industry. The next Borneo World Music Expo 2015 will happen from 3-5 August in Kuching, Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*No longer running\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WJGmMsq6cbo\/VPctEa0icSI\/AAAAAAAAuTI\/EtRJjACu31U\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Asia Music Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"173\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WJGmMsq6cbo\/VPctEa0icSI\/AAAAAAAAuTI\/EtRJjACu31U\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Asia Music Festival Sarawak\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAsia Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe first Asia Music Festival in Sarawak is set to showcase the talent of many local and international musicians and performers. Held in the city of Miri, the AMF is a two day event at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club which is about five kilometers from town center. A wide genre of music is played here while the last count at the AMF 2014, a total of 3,000 visitors attended this festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*No longer running\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eta3RKLEHBs\/VPctH2RxzpI\/AAAAAAAAuT4\/QcFXh5NzPq8\/s1600\/wag-music-festival-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2015 WAG Music Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"186\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Eta3RKLEHBs\/VPctH2RxzpI\/AAAAAAAAuT4\/QcFXh5NzPq8\/s1600\/wag-music-festival-2014.jpg\" title=\"WAG Music Festival 2015\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWAG Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWAG stands for World Animal Groove and this fun festival is organized by the Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) and host a series of exciting events to commemorate World Animal Day in celebration of the animals which share our lives, and our world. Held usually in October at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) and features an evening of artistes, performers and stand-up comedians from Malaysia, Singapore, USA and Indonesia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oVCO85qmf2k\/VPctHodGSTI\/AAAAAAAAuUE\/FtRuJnN6OAE\/s1600\/sarawak-highland-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Highland Folk Music Festival Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oVCO85qmf2k\/VPctHodGSTI\/AAAAAAAAuUE\/FtRuJnN6OAE\/s1600\/sarawak-highland-music-festival.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Highland Folk Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the more obscure music festival the world has seen is here in Sarawak Borneo. The Highland Folk Music Festival is a very unique music festival which features very traditional music instruments such as Sape, Satung, Tung But, Sanang, Tawak, Jatung Lutang, Atui and Oreng used by the ethnic people here. Only for the those who appreciate this event. Many have requested that they bring the music festival to the city of Kuching but this is pending as it is usually held in the remote highlands of Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Need to check with the organisers\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EUxmSP_Rrlw\/VPctGwZ30VI\/AAAAAAAAuTs\/11qm-xfMhLI\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MCMF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EUxmSP_Rrlw\/VPctGwZ30VI\/AAAAAAAAuTs\/11qm-xfMhLI\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival.jpg\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe first and only Country Music Festival in Malaysia and possible Southeast Asia, and who would have thought, a Country and Western Music Festival in the island of Borneo! The Miri Country Music Festival was made possible by Gracie Geckie and her team who has successfully brought the MCMF to its second year with an amazing turnout of over 2000 visitors. A craft and food bazaar compliments the event which sees visitors all dressed in cowboy hats, boots and checked shirts for the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, something you rarely encounter nowadays.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPenang Music Festivals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6wPPpkCoZrw\/VPcs-EDv_7I\/AAAAAAAAuRs\/X-R4M9IKaYI\/s1600\/Penang-World-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2015 Penang World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"183\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6wPPpkCoZrw\/VPcs-EDv_7I\/AAAAAAAAuRs\/X-R4M9IKaYI\/s1600\/Penang-World-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"Penang World Music Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPenang World Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe two-day Penang World Music Festival held previously at the Penang Botanical Gardens is now moving to a new venue - The Penang Esplanade for 2015. PWMF features various world musicians, many who have performed at the Rainforest World Music Festival, art and music workshops, souvenir booths, stalls selling CD's and food and an excellent festival. If you missed the RWMF, the Penang World Music Festival 2015 is easily accessible as it takes place from 11-12 April. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yc1lDvOb3VI\/VPctHRYcJuI\/AAAAAAAAuTw\/7uDyZD-JywY\/s1600\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"2015 Penang Island Jazz Festival PIJF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Yc1lDvOb3VI\/VPctHRYcJuI\/AAAAAAAAuTw\/7uDyZD-JywY\/s1600\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPenang Island Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe pioneers of jazz festivals in Malaysia, the 1st Penang Island Jazz Festival was born in 2004 here in the Pearl of the Orient or Penang. Showcasing local and international Jazz artist from around the world, the PIJF is held every end of the year at the same venue - The Bayview Beach Resort at Batu Ferringhi, Penang. A must-visit is you love jazz and catch the main event which is Jazz by the Beach. Penang Island Jazz Festival 2015 will take place at the end of the year in early December.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESabah Music Festivals\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-h-qDIINCyU4\/VPcs8_KH-eI\/AAAAAAAAuRc\/NhM_RkwTotQ\/s1600\/KK-Jazz-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"147\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-h-qDIINCyU4\/VPcs8_KH-eI\/AAAAAAAAuRc\/NhM_RkwTotQ\/s1600\/KK-Jazz-Festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"KK Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKK Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOver in North Borneo in the state of Sabah, the Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival or KK Jazz Festival (KKJF) is an annual fund raising jazz extravaganza jointly organized by the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu (RCKK) and the Society of Performing Arts Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (SPArKS). Expect local and international jazz musicians performing yearly here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MGXGbQcjOqU\/VPctAvwE-xI\/AAAAAAAAuSU\/zUm7nolduxU\/s1600\/Sunset-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset Music Festival Kudat Sabah 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"153\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MGXGbQcjOqU\/VPctAvwE-xI\/AAAAAAAAuSU\/zUm7nolduxU\/s1600\/Sunset-Music-Festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"Sunset Music Festival 2015\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESunset Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELocated at a very beautiful setting in the island of Borneo, the Sunset Music Festival embarks on a musical journey at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau or The Tip of Borneo in Sabah. Music genres here range from classical favourites to contemporary tunes with the amazing sun sets in the horizon. One of the more nicer setups in terms of venues. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to try something different.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESunset Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: 5-6 June\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVenue: Tip of Borneo, Sabah\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets: RM50+\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunsetmusicfest.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESunset Music Festival Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rxDQn_i4wOc\/VPhhO_J9WpI\/AAAAAAAAuVY\/KIMdAFNOKAw\/s1600\/North-Borneo-Jungle-Music-Festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"North Borneo Jungle Music Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"205\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rxDQn_i4wOc\/VPhhO_J9WpI\/AAAAAAAAuVY\/KIMdAFNOKAw\/s1600\/North-Borneo-Jungle-Music-Festival.jpg\" title=\"North Borneo Jungle Music Festival\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENorth Borneo Jungle Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe North Borneo Jungle Music Festival 2015 is a brand new music event here in Kota Kinabalu Sabah with an objective to celebrate the diversity of live performance musicians, singers and also cultural dances. Local and international DJ's will also be part of the program where the entire festival will go on for a whopping 12 hours. Music genres you will find here are ethnic and traditional music, contemporary world music, modern fusion and even ethnic jazz. However, the face that DJ's are involved will also see modern electronic dance music. The event is also held at the Monsopiad Cultural Village, 20 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENorth Borneo Jungle Music Festival 2015\u003Cbr \/\u003EDate: April 25th, 2015\u003Cbr \/\u003ETime: 12 noon to 12 am\u003Cbr \/\u003EVenue: Monsopiad Cultural Village, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah\u003Cbr \/\u003ETickets: RM35 to RM50\u003Cbr \/\u003EBuy \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/north-borneo-jungle-music-festival-2015-tickets-15766201132\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBJMF2015 Tickets Online\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJohor Music Festivals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EN3R2C-Y_wU\/VPcs71Y_8PI\/AAAAAAAAuRQ\/iaVbCCoPhvY\/s1600\/JB-Jazz-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JB Jazz Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"147\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-EN3R2C-Y_wU\/VPcs71Y_8PI\/AAAAAAAAuRQ\/iaVbCCoPhvY\/s1600\/JB-Jazz-Festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"JB Jazz Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJB Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA brand new jazz festival in Malaysia has been added into this list which is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/jb-jazz-fest-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJB Jazz Fest 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was held at the end of February and early March at the DoubleTree Hilton in Johor Baharu City. World-class jazz musicians such as Sadao Watanabe were the highlight here which is in conjunction with the JB arts Festival 2015. Another bonus for Jazz Fans in the region.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6FanEo9IR5g\/VPcs8n96H7I\/AAAAAAAAuRY\/5-XNjLwGqXc\/s1600\/Johor-Bharu-Classical-Musical-Festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Johor Baharu Classical Musical Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"147\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6FanEo9IR5g\/VPcs8n96H7I\/AAAAAAAAuRY\/5-XNjLwGqXc\/s1600\/Johor-Bharu-Classical-Musical-Festival-2015.jpg\" title=\"JB Classical Musical Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJB Classical Musical Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPart of the JB Arts Festival initiative, they have also launched another new music festival called the JB Classical Musical Festival 2015 which will take place from the 1-3 May 2015 in Johor Baharu. This is also a spin off after the JB Jazz Fest and currently, there is not much information released on this event but for Classical Music lovers, the Johor Baharu Classical Musical Festival 2015 is definitely something to catch in Johor. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJB Classical Musical Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDate: 1-3 May, 2015\u003Cbr \/\u003EVenue: -\u003Cbr \/\u003ETime -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ELangkawi Music Festivals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P4Pv3vFkWgw\/VPcs9UiAJyI\/AAAAAAAAuRg\/uL3kni3Ekh4\/s1600\/Langkawi-live-one-earth-blues-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Langkawi Live - One Earth Blues Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"196\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-P4Pv3vFkWgw\/VPcs9UiAJyI\/AAAAAAAAuRg\/uL3kni3Ekh4\/s1600\/Langkawi-live-one-earth-blues-festival.jpg\" title=\"Langkawi Live - One Earth Blues Festival\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELangkawi Live - One Earth Blues Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELangkawi Live – One Earth Blues Festival 2014 showcases Malaysia’s finest blues artistes and launched in 2011. To date, performers include The Jamie Wilson Trio, Russell Curtis Project, Alex Terry and Victor Chan, Elvira Arul, Ushera, Kelvyn and The Blues and local Penang boy Raggy Singh. \u0026nbsp;Langkawi Live was launched as a vehicle for bringing exciting and eclectic music events to various venues on the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi. Several short eco films are played during the breaks between the musical performances while part of the proceeds are donated to the Charity Club Langkawi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bzF597QCJbA\/VPhkvVVKZUI\/AAAAAAAAuVs\/MAgUYaostsE\/s1600\/malaysia-music-festivals.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia Music Festivals 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bzF597QCJbA\/VPhkvVVKZUI\/AAAAAAAAuVs\/MAgUYaostsE\/s1600\/malaysia-music-festivals.jpg\" title=\"Malaysia Music Festivals\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMalaysia Music Festivals\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe above are a collection of all the music festivals around Malaysia and based on research, some of them may or may not be continued due to certain circumstances. While most of the prominent ones have been ongoing for over 5 years, a lot of new ones seem to come and go, mainly due to funding issues or lack of interest from the public.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe major music festivals in the country are also supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME), a division of Malaysia Convention \u0026amp; Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia. If you know of\u0026nbsp;any new or other music festivals in the country, please do leave a comment below or contact me with the information as I can update this list of Music Festivals in Malaysia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/6469877872515355247\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=6469877872515355247\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6469877872515355247"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6469877872515355247"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/03\/music-festivals-in-malaysia.html","title":"Music Festivals in Malaysia "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-LZk74OaxJyA\/VPhkB-Y5j8I\/AAAAAAAAuVk\/w8Hs65ZsAYY\/s72-c\/music-festivals-in-malaysia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.210484 101.97576600000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-11.796052499999998 81.321469000000022 20.2170205 122.63006300000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-1114164295806906012"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-28T16:35:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-28T16:35:54.609+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KL Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MMF2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"My Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MyMusicFestival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Selangor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Malaysia Live Band Music Festival - MMF2015 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0V-NQspsvo\/VPFFWmiG2JI\/AAAAAAAAuII\/4AHAOXj7_qk\/s1600\/malaysia-live-bands-mmf-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia Live Band Music Festival - MMF2015 \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0V-NQspsvo\/VPFFWmiG2JI\/AAAAAAAAuII\/4AHAOXj7_qk\/s1600\/malaysia-live-bands-mmf-2015.jpg\" height=\"336\" title=\"Malaysia Live Band MMF2015 \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the live band music lover, this 8th March, the \u003Cb\u003EMalaysia Live Band Music Festival or MMF2015\u003C\/b\u003E will take place at the Sunway Surf Pool in Sunway Lagoon, Petaling Jaya for the first time. A total of 20 Malaysian live bands will be performing in this inaugural one day music festival which promises an evening of great music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn Malaysia, live bands are commonly found in bars, clubs and pubs throughout the country but now, for the first time, you can catch some of the best live bands in Malaysia performing back-to-back in one venue. This is not your Battle of the Bands event, more of a music festival carnival that will guarantee music lovers a wide genre of live music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AhB0c873YRU\/VPF032YgazI\/AAAAAAAAuIY\/6NbmYX18jjQ\/s1600\/my-music-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AhB0c873YRU\/VPF032YgazI\/AAAAAAAAuIY\/6NbmYX18jjQ\/s1600\/my-music-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"376\" title=\"MyMusicFestival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBranded as My Music Festival 2015, this live band music festival will showcase prominent musicians and live bands which include well known artist like The Blues Gang, Kyoto Protocol, Headwind, Joe Flizzow with a special appearance from Smokie - a rock band from the UK which brought you the evergreen hit \"Living Next Door To Alice\".\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow are the list of Malaysian Live Bands and Artist performing for MMF2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Joe Flizzow\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysia's top rapper, producer and songwriter and also a pioneer in the hip-hop music scene, Joe is also a respected influencer in the Asian hip-hop industry. Starting his career with Too Phat with numerous album and hits, Joe Flizzow went solo in 2009 and is active in the music industry with Kartel Records dealing in song writing, publishing, talent management and lifestyle products.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/officialjoeflizzow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJoe Flizzow on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Kbj-EMf798\/VPAb3KPsFxI\/AAAAAAAAuEE\/k1o39L_nCpI\/s1600\/Joe-Flizzow.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Joe Flizzow My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8Kbj-EMf798\/VPAb3KPsFxI\/AAAAAAAAuEE\/k1o39L_nCpI\/s1600\/Joe-Flizzow.jpg\" height=\"480\" title=\"Joe Flizzow\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJoe Flizzow\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Alleycats\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFormed in 1969, the alleycats have come a long way in the Malaysian music industry appearing on television, radio and national events and becoming a household name in local music. They have an amazing track record with numerous albums over the last 40 years and still going strong. Malaysians will know who they are!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Alleycats\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EAlleycats Malaysia on Wikipedia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GWzutFlYAXI\/VPAb7U-U4PI\/AAAAAAAAuFA\/LnMJ4b9Cmoc\/s1600\/alleycats-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Alleycats My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GWzutFlYAXI\/VPAb7U-U4PI\/AAAAAAAAuFA\/LnMJ4b9Cmoc\/s1600\/alleycats-2015.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Alleycats 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAlleycats\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Kyoto Protocol\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFormed in 2008, the band has had amazing response over the years and in 2011, Kyoto Protocol received a nomination for 'Best New Artist' from Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) in Malaysia following the success of their EP which was cheekily entitled \"An Album\" in the same year. They have also performed at various music festivals including the Future Music Festival Asia and Good Vibes Festival. They released a new album in January 2015 titled \"Catch These Men\" and are on a nationwide tour this year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kyotoprotocol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EKyoto Protocol Band on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WkXPuRh7YQE\/VPAb4shAutI\/AAAAAAAAuEY\/KOSVvt0dkPA\/s1600\/Kyoto-Protocol.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kyoto Protocol My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WkXPuRh7YQE\/VPAb4shAutI\/AAAAAAAAuEY\/KOSVvt0dkPA\/s1600\/Kyoto-Protocol.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Kyoto Protocol 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKyoto Protocol\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Blues Gang\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of Malaysia's pioneer and most recognized rock-blues live bands, the Blues Gang has come a long way since 1978 and having a total of 9 albums in their history to date. They are currently still in the live band circuit performing at selected bars and clubs around the Klang Valley. They have also been on television and appeared at many festivals, concerts and events including the inaugural Miri Country Music Festival in 2014.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BluesValleyAlangSedayu\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBlues Gang on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuSPTRTjhBw\/VPAb73Zat5I\/AAAAAAAAuFE\/eeQRNhppAMQ\/s1600\/blues-gang-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blues Gang My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QuSPTRTjhBw\/VPAb73Zat5I\/AAAAAAAAuFE\/eeQRNhppAMQ\/s1600\/blues-gang-2015.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Blues Gang 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBlues Gang\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• Heavy Machine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EComing from the days of the 80's are one of Kuala Lumpur's top live performing bands to date. Heavy Machine has been in the live music scene for over 30 years bringing entertainment in bars, clubs and pubs with their wide genre of music ranging from Top 40 Hits to Latin, Jazz and even Malay music. A band that is sure to entertain wherever they perform.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/27688607990\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EHeavy Machine Band Malaysia on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v5Q8guJHvo8\/VPAb15aKszI\/AAAAAAAAuD4\/3yoV3lXZ6yw\/s1600\/Heavy-Machine-Band-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Heavy Machine My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v5Q8guJHvo8\/VPAb15aKszI\/AAAAAAAAuD4\/3yoV3lXZ6yw\/s1600\/Heavy-Machine-Band-Malaysia.jpg\" height=\"435\" title=\"Heavy Machine 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHeavy Machine\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• The Union\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBranded as the only 80's Live Band in Malaysia, The Union actually consist of 2 popular local pub and club bands called S.W.V.2 and Big Game creating the perfect combination of live retro music. These guys know their 80s music so if you are an 80s music fan, this is the act to watch. \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCbgfMojW4R2RV0M5ikAeQgQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EThe Union Band Malaysia on YouTube\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qJQfC4VtH8o\/VPAb66eymdI\/AAAAAAAAuE4\/-C6J-HZst74\/s1600\/The-Union-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Union Band My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qJQfC4VtH8o\/VPAb66eymdI\/AAAAAAAAuE4\/-C6J-HZst74\/s1600\/The-Union-Malaysia.jpg\" height=\"456\" title=\"The Union Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Union, 80s Live Band from Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Hydra\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENo stranger in the pub and club scene in Malaysia, Hydra has come a long way in the nightlife entertainment with local and regional performances from Singapore to Cambodia. Hydra has also released singles and working on a debut album while they were also one of the nominees for the VIMA Awards 2014. Hydra also performed at the WAG Music Festival 2014 in Kuching, Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HydraMalaysia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EHydra on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7neqacfQicY\/VPAb--od_KI\/AAAAAAAAuFs\/bYLqWVNK9_g\/s1600\/hydra-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hydra My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7neqacfQicY\/VPAb--od_KI\/AAAAAAAAuFs\/bYLqWVNK9_g\/s1600\/hydra-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"320\" title=\"Hydra 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHydra\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• JunkOFunc\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA project band conceptualized in 2008 has seen JunkOFunc perform at many events and festivals where they also took stage at the 2014 Borneo Jazz Festival. The massive band consist of highly talented musicians which play a very interesting genre of jazz, funk and soul music with a lively upbeat to suite festival goers. Definitely a band to watch if you like those genres of music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/112434208808517\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJunkOFunc on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XHtvVwS0DIg\/VPAb4WXqwOI\/AAAAAAAAuEg\/Uwvnq-QnPnI\/s1600\/Junk-o-Func.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JunkOFunc My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-XHtvVwS0DIg\/VPAb4WXqwOI\/AAAAAAAAuEg\/Uwvnq-QnPnI\/s1600\/Junk-o-Func.jpg\" height=\"340\" title=\"JunkOFunc 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJunkOFunc\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Enterprise\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the interesting bands to check out, Enterprise Band from Subang Jaya has been around for a number of years but it is their unique genre and style of music that keeps people on their feet. A mixture of disco, electronic, guitars, drums and that Brit-Mod-Electro-Glam is sure to have you either nodding your head or jumping around with their upbeat genre of music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMore Info: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/enterenterprise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EEnterprise Band Malaysia on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L5IjCX8BIvw\/VPAb9PwwAQI\/AAAAAAAAuFU\/BqG9WdkdNWs\/s1600\/enterprise-band-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Enterprise Band My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L5IjCX8BIvw\/VPAb9PwwAQI\/AAAAAAAAuFU\/BqG9WdkdNWs\/s1600\/enterprise-band-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Enterprise Band Malaysia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnterprise\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Fazz\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFazz is an independent musical band from Southeast Asia and performs a very unique mix of pop, blues and swing by infusing colors of vaudeville and cabaret-ish elements into their music and shows. Fazz consists of four musicians – Kevin (Vocal), Grace (Keys), Farouque (D.Bass) and Jone (Drums) who work together to bring entertainment on stage using the date of 1940s concept as their genre of music. Very interesting band for music lovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAdditional: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/fazzband\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EListen to more Fazz\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9_lO-K2B5o0\/VPAb9yOyQhI\/AAAAAAAAuFw\/N379f-4E2O4\/s1600\/fazz-band-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fazz Band My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-9_lO-K2B5o0\/VPAb9yOyQhI\/AAAAAAAAuFw\/N379f-4E2O4\/s1600\/fazz-band-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"410\" title=\"Fazz Band Malaysia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFazz\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• Back2Basixx\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWinners of HELP University College Talent Contest and appearing on radio shows, Back2Basixx are 5 talented musicians and singers who have influences of\u0026nbsp;Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, All 4 One and the Temptations. They have performed at various gigs, clubs and charities in Kuala Lumpur while their unplugged style of music will surely get you singing along. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMore info: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/back2basixx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBack2Basixx on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ftMe5n2JiX4\/VPAbz5_q_5I\/AAAAAAAAuDc\/-GCtV_6LrMk\/s1600\/Back2Basixx.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Back2Basixx My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ftMe5n2JiX4\/VPAbz5_q_5I\/AAAAAAAAuDc\/-GCtV_6LrMk\/s1600\/Back2Basixx.jpg\" height=\"464\" title=\"Back2Basixx \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBack2Basixx\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• Coca D Monday\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPlaying their own written songs, Coca D Monday states that their genre of music is \"Simple Fresh Reggae\", in a Malaysian style. A must listen if you love reggae music, Coca D Monday has been around since 2009 and have 4 singles out to date. The Malaysian reggae band is also heavily influenced by Bob Marley, Inner Circle and UB40 so you know what you can expect from them, lots of swaying and jah-mming!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cocadmondayreggae\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ECoca D Monday on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6h2kCv9wUQ\/VPAb8q4W6pI\/AAAAAAAAuFQ\/Pih2cp-1iMk\/s1600\/coca-d-monday.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Coca D Monday My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g6h2kCv9wUQ\/VPAb8q4W6pI\/AAAAAAAAuFQ\/Pih2cp-1iMk\/s1600\/coca-d-monday.jpg\" height=\"462\" title=\"Coca D Monday \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECoca D Monday\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• JaggFuzzBeats\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETwo boys from Shah Alam make up JaggFuzzBeats who play an interesting genre of indie-rock. While they literally sound Indie, some claim that they are more folk-infused harmonies with introspective lyricism and intricate instrumentation. Something very different and unique to listen too. Currently JaggFuzzBeats has three singles to date. This is one of the more unique bands and I cannot wait to see them live.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EListen to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/jgfzbts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJaggFuzzBeats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;on Soundcloud.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_52jVi0nbfM\/VPAb2pqem7I\/AAAAAAAAuEA\/ZDcx_4CkNTQ\/s1600\/Jaggfuzzbeats.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JaggFuzzBeats My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_52jVi0nbfM\/VPAb2pqem7I\/AAAAAAAAuEA\/ZDcx_4CkNTQ\/s1600\/Jaggfuzzbeats.jpg\" height=\"440\" title=\"JaggFuzzBeats\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJaggFuzzBeats\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• Jumero\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETwo brothers and a neighbour friend make up Jumero, a Malaysian band that won the\u0026nbsp;R.AGE Open Mic competition in 2012. Jumero had also recently performed at Urbanscapes 2014 in Genting Highland and since then, the band has been actively performing locally in Malaysia at Penang, Pulau Redang and around Kuala Lumpur. Soon to be performing on stage for MME2015!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMore\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/JumeroMusic\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJumero on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xAWWgRYwRQ0\/VPAb39heIoI\/AAAAAAAAuEQ\/3A7vXckQiEU\/s1600\/Jumero.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jumero My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xAWWgRYwRQ0\/VPAb39heIoI\/AAAAAAAAuEQ\/3A7vXckQiEU\/s1600\/Jumero.jpg\" height=\"434\" title=\"Jumero\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJumero\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• Froya\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith a combination of Indie, folk, pop and electronica, Froya has moved up fast in the ranks of many musicians with her many appearances at TEDxKL, Penang Island Jazz Festival 2012, Urbanscapes 2012, Singapore Baybeats Festivals 2013, and Festival Belia Putrajaya. Froya (Michelle) has even opened for international artists like Jo Hamilton (UK), Wye Oak (Maryland, US), Gabriel Lynch, Charlie Lim (Aus) and was featured at SHOUT! Awards show 2013. All that in just four years since her humble beginnings.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Froya.music\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EFroya Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DPwB0uX5hDI\/VPAb-RhnFKI\/AAAAAAAAuFc\/QYgZPfvfbBY\/s1600\/froya-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Froya My Music Festival\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DPwB0uX5hDI\/VPAb-RhnFKI\/AAAAAAAAuFc\/QYgZPfvfbBY\/s1600\/froya-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"384\" title=\"Froya \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFroya\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E• 9 Lives\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAmong some of the power show live bands in Malaysia, The 9 Lives Band are on one of the most active and entertaining bands in the industry to date. They comprised of some of the most seasoned local musicians, and have been performing at various bars, clubs and events around Malaysia and Southeast Asia since 1995. 9 Lives Band plays music genres from 60’s classics to today’s chart toppers which includes Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, Fusion, Dance, R\u0026amp;B, Reggae, Jazz and Latin. In other words, \"You name it, they've got it!\".\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/9-Lives-Band\/151742718258389?fref=nf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E9 Lives Band on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BhtwA5b0o3I\/VPAb0KJzZ-I\/AAAAAAAAuDo\/CDSL91f4FD8\/s1600\/9-lives-band-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"9 Lives Band My Music Festival Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-BhtwA5b0o3I\/VPAb0KJzZ-I\/AAAAAAAAuDo\/CDSL91f4FD8\/s1600\/9-lives-band-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"492\" title=\"9 Lives Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E9 Lives Band Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• Paperplane Pursuit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThey started their career in 2006 as Stop Sunday then Silent Scream, they finally called themselves Paperplane Pursuit in 2009 where they have released three albums in total, 2014 being the most recent. This award winning trio plays electro pop music and is well accepted by all walks of life. They have been featured prominently on radio while getting some great airplay and I, the writer would like to see them perform at this music festival as they sound interesting.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paperplanepursuit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EPaperplane Pursuit on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zecdTy0Bmnk\/VPAb5bTDysI\/AAAAAAAAuEo\/H7XBOnBmkQc\/s1600\/Paperplane-Pursuit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Paperplane Pursuit My Music Festival Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-zecdTy0Bmnk\/VPAb5bTDysI\/AAAAAAAAuEo\/H7XBOnBmkQc\/s1600\/Paperplane-Pursuit.jpg\" height=\"396\" title=\"Paperplane Pursuit\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPaperplane Pursuit\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• Dotters' Division\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAn interesting all-girl band who initially wanted to be called 'Daughters Division' but thinking of the future and also Google, they decided to have a unique name so when you Google it, you will find them instantly. I like their mindset! Dotters' Division plays covers from all popular genres of music\u0026nbsp;from gospel, funk, blues, rock and pop. I think I am going to like them performing on stage.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFind \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dottersdivision\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EDotters Division on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AY5VyaSK5BU\/VPAb1WpR_II\/AAAAAAAAuDw\/N12zyzVzJaQ\/s1600\/Dotters-Division-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Dotters Division My Music Festival Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AY5VyaSK5BU\/VPAb1WpR_II\/AAAAAAAAuDw\/N12zyzVzJaQ\/s1600\/Dotters-Division-Malaysia.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Dotters Division\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDotters Division\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• A.P.U (Aseana Percussion Unit)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAseana Percussion Unit or A.P.U is a total percussion unit first formed in 1998 when 4 guys got together with the thought of experimenting on blending the sounds and rhythms of different types of drums and percussion. The group has since then grown and now has 11 highly skilled percussionists and musicians as its core members. A.P.U has performed at many local and international festivals including the Rainforest World Music Festival and Penang World Music Festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.apu.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EAseana Percussion Unit\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RaEkzndznxY\/VPAb0Jm9UgI\/AAAAAAAAuDg\/T51LlcNh5ZY\/s1600\/Aseana-Percussion-Unit.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Aseana Percussion Unit My Music Festival Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RaEkzndznxY\/VPAb0Jm9UgI\/AAAAAAAAuDg\/T51LlcNh5ZY\/s1600\/Aseana-Percussion-Unit.jpg\" height=\"462\" title=\"Aseana Percussion Unit\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAseana Percussion Unit\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• The Strollers 2 featuring Vijay David\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFormed in August, 2008, this is a must watch act if you love all things classic and evergreen. Called The Strollers 2, this powerful Malaysian live band performs mostly Number 1 Hits of an era gone by and thus ‘Bringing on Back the Golden Memories of Yesteryears’ for you. The Strollers2 have a repertoire of songs from the '60's and '70's featuring The Beatles, Bee Gees, Eagles, Rolling Stones, C.C.R., Santana, The Shadows, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, Rod Steward, Bad Company, Queen \u0026nbsp;and many more. Definitely an act to catch live as the band always does an amazing performance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/thestrollers2.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EThe Strollers 2 Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pq8yRWze_Qc\/VPAb6MVkW5I\/AAAAAAAAuEw\/RyzV7G1JCNM\/s1600\/Strollers-2-Vijay-David.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Strollers 2 featuring Vijay David\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pq8yRWze_Qc\/VPAb6MVkW5I\/AAAAAAAAuEw\/RyzV7G1JCNM\/s1600\/Strollers-2-Vijay-David.jpg\" height=\"466\" title=\"The Strollers 2 Malaysia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Strollers 2 featuring Vijay David\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E• Smokie\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOriginally called \"The Yen\", then \"The Sphynx\", and later \"Essence\", the band Smokie was formed in 1965. The English rock band from Bradford, Yorkshire\u0026nbsp;was actually spelt as Smokey before\u0026nbsp;renaming it to Smokie and is well known for their Brit-Rock music with their most famous songs which include \"If You Think You Know How to Love Me\", \"Don't Play Your Rock 'n' Roll to Me\", \"Lay Back in the Arms of Someone\". Living Next Door to Alice, peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart and, in March 1977, reached No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow on their 40th Anniversary World Tour, Smokie is the main act for My Music Festival 2015 here in Malaysia. This is the second time that the band will be performing here for the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/smokie-live-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESmokie Live in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;concert.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMore on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.smokie.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESmokie Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bEb4Kv7dexs\/VPAb_iECIOI\/AAAAAAAAuF0\/-rFqim-LEno\/s1600\/smokie-live-in-malaysia-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smokie Live in Malaysia My Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bEb4Kv7dexs\/VPAb_iECIOI\/AAAAAAAAuF0\/-rFqim-LEno\/s1600\/smokie-live-in-malaysia-2015.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Smokie Live in Malaysia \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESmokie Live in Malaysia 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E*All the images of the Malaysian Bands and Smokie have been obtained from the organizers with permission to do promotion for MMF2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMy Music Festival 2015 Information\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Date: \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E8 March \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E2015 (Sunday)\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Venue: Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Time 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Organiser: OX Entertainment, a division of Memories\u003Cbr \/\u003E• \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mymusicfestival\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMyMusicFestival Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETicket Information\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E• The event is \u003Cu\u003EFREE\u003C\/u\u003E and Open to Public.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• International tourists are required to register at the venue entrance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• International school students and tourists will have a dedicated entry lane.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• A limitation of 15,000 visitors will be observed for this music festival therefore it is recommended to come early.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Drinking Zones are open to those aged 18 and above only and limited to only non-Muslims.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the first time in Malaysian history, a massive live band music festival called \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/my-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;will showcase the many well known and even up-and-coming musicians in the country. The festival is free entrance giving Malaysians and also visitors to Malaysia a chance to catch these musicians perform in a one evening event here at Sunway Surf Pool in Petaling Jaya, Selangor for the Malaysia Live Band Music Festival - MMF2015.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/1114164295806906012\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=1114164295806906012\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1114164295806906012"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1114164295806906012"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/malaysia-live-band-music-festival.html","title":"Malaysia Live Band Music Festival - MMF2015 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-C0V-NQspsvo\/VPFFWmiG2JI\/AAAAAAAAuII\/4AHAOXj7_qk\/s72-c\/malaysia-live-bands-mmf-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sunway Lagoon, 3, Jalan PJS 11\/11, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.069338 101.60692700000004"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-27.165788999999997 60.298333000000042 33.304465 142.91552100000004"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4745993665447484214"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-24T18:01:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-28T16:38:53.031+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MMF2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"My Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MyFest 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Selangor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Smokie Live in Malaysia"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lS1STXxtT_w\/VOxLuPpYuFI\/AAAAAAAAuDE\/mOWtZqnCh2A\/s1600\/smokie-live-in-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smokie Live Malaysia 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lS1STXxtT_w\/VOxLuPpYuFI\/AAAAAAAAuDE\/mOWtZqnCh2A\/s1600\/smokie-live-in-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Smokie Live in Malaysia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis 8th March 2015, Smokie will perform live in Malaysia for the second time and also as part of their 40th Anniversary World Tour. Smokie will be appearing as a special international guest at the Malaysia \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/my-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the inaugural 'Malaysian Live Music Festival' which will be taking place at Sunway Surf Pool at Sunway Lagoon, Petaling Jaya on the same date.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe last time Smokie was in Malaysia was back in November 2006 and this time around, you can catch legendary British rock band Smokie on stage and this event is also a \u003Cu\u003EFree Entrance\u003C\/u\u003E Concert, so no tickets needed to see them live. Plus they will be performing with 20 other top Malaysian Live Bands and musicians from around the country.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-55IwGR0uBbI\/VOxAVQugvkI\/AAAAAAAAuCQ\/xkKjey7dXGM\/s1600\/Smokie-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smokie in Malaysia 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-55IwGR0uBbI\/VOxAVQugvkI\/AAAAAAAAuCQ\/xkKjey7dXGM\/s1600\/Smokie-Malaysia.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"Smokie Live in Malaysia\" width=\"452\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMy Music Festival with Smokie Live in Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESmokie is well known in the late 70s and 80s bringing you Brit rock music with their most famous hit \"\u003Ci\u003ELiving Next Door to Alice\u003C\/i\u003E\" and \"\u003Ci\u003EIf you think you know how to love me\u003C\/i\u003E\" to millions of rock fans around the world. Currently, the band consist of musicians Terry Uttley, Martin Bullard, Steve Pinnell, Mike Craft and Mick McConnell who make up the current line up of Smokie.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe rock band started back in 1974 in England playing Pop rock, Soft rock and Glam rock right throughout the years until now. The last album released by Smokie was \"Take A Minute\" which was in August 2010 where they continued the legacy of Alice by featuring their new hit \"Sally's Song\" which is the other character from \"Living next door to Alice\".\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-43nq1a9Oufk\/VOxJqiIatDI\/AAAAAAAAuC4\/-yKg6JIjLe8\/s1600\/smokie-in-malaysia-2006.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smokie in Malaysia 2006\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-43nq1a9Oufk\/VOxJqiIatDI\/AAAAAAAAuC4\/-yKg6JIjLe8\/s1600\/smokie-in-malaysia-2006.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"Smokie Live in Malaysia 2006\" width=\"452\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe last time Smokie was in Malaysia 2006\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn total, the band has released 22 albums in their music career and watching them perform live is something legendary for any rock fan as they have kept to their roots in terms of music over the last four decades.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor Malaysians and Southeast Asian Smokie fans, here is your chance to catch these British Rock Stars - Smokie Live in Malaysia this 8th March 2015. Again, the event is free and all you need to do is show up at the venue for this amazing music festival - \u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.superadrianme.com\/event-2\/malaysia-my-music-festival-2015-8-march-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qiu9dcdt19U\/VOxJLxHoRwI\/AAAAAAAAuCw\/jnenbflo5YQ\/s1600\/smokie-live-malaysia-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Smokie Band in Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qiu9dcdt19U\/VOxJLxHoRwI\/AAAAAAAAuCw\/jnenbflo5YQ\/s1600\/smokie-live-malaysia-2015.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"Smokie Malaysia 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESmokie to perform Live in Malaysia 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ESmokie Live in Malaysia 2015 Information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Date: 8 March 2015 (Sunday)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Venue: Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon, Petaling Jaya\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Time 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Organiser: OX Entertainment, a division of Memories\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor Smokie fans traveling to Malaysia, you can make your travel arrangements around Sunway area as there are a number of hotels available ranging from luxury to budget. Hotels in the direct vicinity include Sunway Resort Hotel, and Sunway Pyramid Hotel. Around Sunway Area, there is the Holiday Villa Resort, Grand Dorsett Subang and also Empire Hotel.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015 is brought to you by Ox Entertainment and is fully supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME), a division of Malaysia Convention \u0026amp; Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis event is part of the My Music Festival 2015, the first \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/malaysia-live-band-music-festival.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMalaysian Live Band Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in the country on a large scale with 20 Live Bands and Musicians performing in one evening and the highlight, the performance of Smokie Live in Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4745993665447484214\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4745993665447484214\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4745993665447484214"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4745993665447484214"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/smokie-live-in-malaysia.html","title":"Smokie Live in Malaysia"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lS1STXxtT_w\/VOxLuPpYuFI\/AAAAAAAAuDE\/mOWtZqnCh2A\/s72-c\/smokie-live-in-malaysia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sunway Lagoon, 3, Jalan PJS 11\/11, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.069338 101.60692700000004"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-22.452696500000002 60.298333000000042 28.5913725 142.91552100000004"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4732382369442567740"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-22T21:10:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-05-06T22:16:54.737+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BJF2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo Jazz Festival 10th Anniversary Performers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8a8EaZ0nGgk\/VOnPVRGj2CI\/AAAAAAAAt-E\/hyVvzzV8gcY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz 10th Anniversary\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8a8EaZ0nGgk\/VOnPVRGj2CI\/AAAAAAAAt-E\/hyVvzzV8gcY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2015.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 10th Anniversary\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year's \u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E will be the 10th Anniversary here in Miri, Sarawak and to celebrate this special occasion jazz festival, the lineup of performers will be 8 acts that performed throughout the 10 years of the festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis inaugural jazz festival in Sarawak started in 2006 as the Miri International Jazz Festival before changing the name to the Borneo International Jazz Festival and now simply the Borneo Jazz Festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year, the BJF 2015 will take place on 8-9 May at the ParkCity Everly Hotel in Miri, Sarawak. Jazz fans will be in for a treat with all the favourite bands lined up for the two day show here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vXZ2xLD8dlo\/VOnPpPMBuAI\/AAAAAAAAt-Y\/ym1x6JhedIU\/s1600\/borneojazzfestival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"BorneoJazzFestival\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vXZ2xLD8dlo\/VOnPpPMBuAI\/AAAAAAAAt-Y\/ym1x6JhedIU\/s1600\/borneojazzfestival.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EScene at last years Borneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELine up of \u0026nbsp;jazz artist for this years BJF2015 are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Shafiee Obe and All The Best \u0026nbsp;(Sarawak - 2006)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Lluis Coloma (Spain - 2006\/07)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Dirty Dozen Brass Band (USA - 2007)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Doodaddies (Australia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Jump4Joy (Sweden - 2013)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Mo'Blow (Germany - 2013)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7. The Nylons (Canada - 2013)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E8. Anthony Strong (UK - 2014)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YitOG9JduHw\/VOnPoHhFNeI\/AAAAAAAAt-Q\/cpOrypJX3Bo\/s1600\/bjf-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"BJF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"422\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YitOG9JduHw\/VOnPoHhFNeI\/AAAAAAAAt-Q\/cpOrypJX3Bo\/s1600\/bjf-2015.jpg\" title=\"BJF2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnthony Strong performing last year\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThis year's Borneo Jazz line up is very promising with the selected acts over the years and you can be assured of an exciting time a the festival. There will also be a food and craft bazaar for visitors over the two days here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor the jazz lovers and fans out there, you can check out this list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/jazz-festivals-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJazz Festivals in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which are on different months throughout the country.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EpbWtdR85X4\/VOnPoDR3RWI\/AAAAAAAAt-M\/KpD9obYUbUk\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Behind the scene of BJF\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-EpbWtdR85X4\/VOnPoDR3RWI\/AAAAAAAAt-M\/KpD9obYUbUk\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz 2015 Venue\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EParkCity Everly Hotel Miri\u003Cbr \/\u003EJalan Temenggong Datuk Oyong Lawai\u003Cbr \/\u003E98000, Miri Sarawak, Malaysia\u003Cbr \/\u003ETelephone: +6085 440 288\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/jazzborneo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJazz Borneo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor ticket prices and all the additional information on how to get there, accommodations and logistics, please refer to my earlier article on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8FAhaWoUv3M\/VOnPoDWiKNI\/AAAAAAAAt-U\/kROT5E_rDfo\/s1600\/borneo-international-jazz-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Fest \" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8FAhaWoUv3M\/VOnPoDWiKNI\/AAAAAAAAt-U\/kROT5E_rDfo\/s1600\/borneo-international-jazz-festival.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBrassBallet performing at Borneo Jazz 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs Sarawak plays host to a number of music festivals, the BJF2015 is one of the pioneer music festivals here while the most famous being the \u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E which takes place in August. A build up to this is also the Borneo World Music Expo 2015 taking place a week before the RWMF 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are also a number of other\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which cater to niche genres and also ethnic types. The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is also in charge of most of the music festivals here and for a surprise to fans, they made sure that the this years festival would be something to remember with an incredible line up for the Borneo Jazz Festival 10th Anniversary Performers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4732382369442567740\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4732382369442567740\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4732382369442567740"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4732382369442567740"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-10th-anniversary.html","title":"Borneo Jazz Festival 10th Anniversary Performers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8a8EaZ0nGgk\/VOnPVRGj2CI\/AAAAAAAAt-E\/hyVvzzV8gcY\/s72-c\/borneo-jazz-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2914193766869957616"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-19T01:03:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-28T16:38:12.340+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Live Bands in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Events 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"MMF2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"My Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Selangor"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Music Festival 2015 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbHHmsBlQ40\/VOTDeRjln2I\/AAAAAAAAtx8\/FovJW7aeV80\/s1600\/my-music-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"My Music Festival 2015 \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbHHmsBlQ40\/VOTDeRjln2I\/AAAAAAAAtx8\/FovJW7aeV80\/s1600\/my-music-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"376\" title=\"MyMusicFestival 2015 \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis 8 March, \u003Cb\u003EMy Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003EMMF2015\u003C\/b\u003E will take place at Sunway Surf Pool and will be \u0026nbsp;recognised as the 'Largest Malaysian Live Band Music Festival' ever held in the country which will also be featuring a special appearance by international British Rock Legends \u003Cb\u003ESmokie\u003C\/b\u003E who will be performing in Malaysia as part of their 40th Anniversary World Tour.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy Music Festival 2015 is supported by Malaysia Major Events (MME), a division of Malaysia Convention \u0026amp; Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia. In conjunction with the Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015 or MyFEST 2015 celebrations, MMF2015 is pleased to showcase the best in Malaysian Live Band entertainment in one venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMMF2015 is expected to gather Twenty (20) Top Malaysian Live Bands with different genres of music varying from indie, jazz, pop rock, fusion, funk, R\u0026amp;B, \u0026amp; reggae and this will be the first of its kind on such a large scale. Among the live bands and musicians featured, top Malaysian artist like Alleycats, Joe Flizzow, Kyoto Protocol, Heavy Machine, the Blues Gang and many more popular names. Imagine a massive music festival with all your favourite live bands and artist!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-duADU052eB4\/VOTCC6Sj8CI\/AAAAAAAAtxw\/ql1RU0MKc_c\/s1600\/mmf-2015-bands-artist.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MyMusicFest 2015 Bands and Artist\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-duADU052eB4\/VOTCC6Sj8CI\/AAAAAAAAtxw\/ql1RU0MKc_c\/s1600\/mmf-2015-bands-artist.jpg\" height=\"336\" title=\"MME 2015 Bands and Artist\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMyMusicFest 2015 Bands and Artist - Click to see full size\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EList of bands and performers for MyMusicFest 2015;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Joe Flizzow\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Alleycats\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Kyoto Protocol\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Blues Gang\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Heavy Machine\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;The Union\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Hydra\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;JunkOFunc\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Enterprise\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Fazz\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Back2Basixx\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Coca D Monday\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;JaggFuzzBeats\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Jumero\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Froya\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;9 Lives\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Paperplane Pursuit\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Dotters' Division\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;A.P.U (Aseana Percussion Unit)\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;The Strollers 2 featuring Vijay David\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Smokie\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2XFMxAZKcfw\/VOSnwKInwyI\/AAAAAAAAtxc\/QxxFt3Zig38\/s1600\/mmf-2015-poster.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"My Music Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2XFMxAZKcfw\/VOSnwKInwyI\/AAAAAAAAtxc\/QxxFt3Zig38\/s1600\/mmf-2015-poster.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"MMF 2015 Poster\" width=\"452\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMy Music Festival 2015 Poster\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe highlight of the evening will be a special International Artist Performance by the legendary “Smokie” who captivated music lovers around the world with their smash hit single \"Living Next Door To Alice\" and other hits like “Needles \u0026amp; Pins”,“Don't Play Your Rock ‘n’ Roll To Me” and “If You Think You Know How To Love Me” and performing for their \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/smokie-live-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ESmokie Live in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;40th Anniversary World Tour.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMMF2015 is all about being connected through music – A Festival for ALL Malaysians and Tourists who seek good fun and enjoy great music! There will also be food and drinks available at Sunway Surf Pool area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlso great news for Tourist and International School Students as there is a special access lane dedicated for you when you attend this event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EMy Music Festival 2015 Information\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Date: 8 March 2015\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Day: Sunday\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Venue: Surf Beach at Sunway Lagoon\u003Cbr \/\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Time 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Organiser: OX Entertainment, a division of Memories\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Enquiries:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:senses@oxen.my\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEmail OX Entertainment\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EMMF2015 Ticket Information\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• The event is \u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFREE\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E and Open to Public.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;International tourists are required to register at the venue entrance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• International school students and tourists will have a dedicated entry lane.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• A limitation of 15,000 visitors will be observed for this music festival therefore it is recommended to come early.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E•\u0026nbsp;Drinking Zones are open to those aged 18 and above only and limited to only non-Muslims.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EParking and Public Transport to MyMusicFest 2015\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E• Vehicle Parking is available at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Sunway Resort Hotel, Sunway Pyramid Hotel, Dataran Sunway and the surrounding areas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Public Bus (RapidKL) U63 - Pasar Seni LRT - USJ 8 via Sunway Pyramid and U67 - Pasar Seni LRT - USJ 8 via Sunway Pyramid.\u003Cbr \/\u003E• Taxis - All taxis will know the way to Sunway Lagoon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMap to Sunway Lagoon Surf Park\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d3984.095576297636!2d101.60722204298465!3d3.0691290877973705!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0000000000000000%3A0x2255045e90249b8c!2sSunway+Lagoon!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smy!4v1424278532810\" style=\"border: 0;\" width=\"600\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those planning to attend this inaugural \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/malaysia-live-band-music-festival.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMalaysia Live Band Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, be sure that you make your way early as the doors open at 5pm and there is a limitation of 15,000 visitors for this event. A hashtag is being used throughout the event and you can use the hashtag \u003Cb\u003E#MMF2015\u003C\/b\u003E to spread the news to friends for this event. Again, this is a \u003Cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003EFREE\u003C\/span\u003E Music Festival for 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach band will take stage and perform for 15-20 minutes throughout the night and this is a great opportunity to catch Malaysia's top live bands and artist perform all together in one evening at the largest gathering of live bands and artist for My Music Festival 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2914193766869957616\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2914193766869957616\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2914193766869957616"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2914193766869957616"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/my-music-festival-2015.html","title":"My Music Festival 2015 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbHHmsBlQ40\/VOTDeRjln2I\/AAAAAAAAtx8\/FovJW7aeV80\/s72-c\/my-music-festival-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sunway Lagoon, 3, Jalan PJS 11\/11, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.069338 101.60692700000004"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0400925 99.025140000000036 5.0985835 104.18871400000005"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8552812338516589305"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-02T18:18:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-02T18:24:31.045+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"JB Jaaa Fest 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"JB Jazz Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Johor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Johor Jazz Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"JB Jazz Fest 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-REKIMPxeNg4\/VM83bjIN1AI\/AAAAAAAAs5c\/CvgtWOnkmkU\/s1600\/jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JB Jazz Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-REKIMPxeNg4\/VM83bjIN1AI\/AAAAAAAAs5c\/CvgtWOnkmkU\/s1600\/jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" height=\"366\" title=\"JB Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnother Jazz Festival in Malaysia, this time around the \u003Cb\u003EJB Jazz Fest 2015\u003C\/b\u003E or \u003Cb\u003EJohor Baharu Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E is set to take place from \u003Cb\u003E26-28 February and 1st March\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eat the DoubleTree by Hilton at Johor Baharu. Jazz lovers in the south should be smiling as this inaugural jazz event here promises a show to remember with world-class acts like Sadao Watanabe performing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBrought to you by the the Johor Society for the Performing Arts (JSPA) who has eleven years of the JB Arts Festival organisation experience and now proud to bring you the JBJF 2015 for Jazz fans in the region. The JB Jazz Fest 2015 is also the first of five festivals included under the 12th JB Arts Festival 2015, which is featured in the calendar for Malaysia Tourism's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/10\/myfest-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMyFest 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as an official event in the state of Johor.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3_bMFj4_1mY\/VM84Mq5DE6I\/AAAAAAAAs6A\/azehfTAtjT4\/s1600\/sadao-watanabe-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\" JB Jazz Fest 2015 Sadao Watanabe\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3_bMFj4_1mY\/VM84Mq5DE6I\/AAAAAAAAs6A\/azehfTAtjT4\/s1600\/sadao-watanabe-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"Sadao Watanabe JB Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"478\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESadao Watanabe, one of the world-class jazz performers at the JB Jazz Fest\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJB Jazz Fest 2015 Performers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs this is the inaugural, it is only right to start the year with a bang therefore the artist and performer lineup for the JB Jazz Fest consists of no other than;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Sadao Watanabe (Japan)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Mezzotono (Italy)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Steve Thornton and Afro Asia with Razak Rahman (Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Jeremy Monteiro and Alberto Marsico with the Jazz Blues Brothers (Singapore)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- David Gomes Jazz Ensemble with Junji Delfino (Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Xiong Quintet (Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Rustika Quartet (Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XTb1MyjydYk\/VM84KpeMQLI\/AAAAAAAAs5k\/kfu0dtlNHlg\/s1600\/david-gomes-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JB Jazz Fest David Gomes Junji Delfino\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XTb1MyjydYk\/VM84KpeMQLI\/AAAAAAAAs5k\/kfu0dtlNHlg\/s1600\/david-gomes-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"David Gomes and Junji Delfino\" width=\"538\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDavid Gomes performs with Junji Delfino\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t-qkfgzotKo\/VM84KmK6bRI\/AAAAAAAAs5o\/Fft39auxdC4\/s1600\/jeremy-monterio-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Johor Baharu Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t-qkfgzotKo\/VM84KmK6bRI\/AAAAAAAAs5o\/Fft39auxdC4\/s1600\/jeremy-monterio-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Jeremy Monterio at JB Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESingapore's Jeremy Monterio to perform at JB Jazz Fest\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RIaSdxRiejc\/VM84KraZm9I\/AAAAAAAAs5s\/y6T_NFALh5Y\/s1600\/mezzotono-show-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JB Jazz Fest 2015 Pictures\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RIaSdxRiejc\/VM84KraZm9I\/AAAAAAAAs5s\/y6T_NFALh5Y\/s1600\/mezzotono-show-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Mezzotone at JB Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMezzotone to perform at JB Jazz\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-la1_Xg8BYpI\/VM84L1iP5hI\/AAAAAAAAs54\/DTB7Wi3bUBE\/s1600\/razak-rahman-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Johor Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-la1_Xg8BYpI\/VM84L1iP5hI\/AAAAAAAAs54\/DTB7Wi3bUBE\/s1600\/razak-rahman-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"Razak Rahman at JB Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"424\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe legendary Razak Rahman\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-11mvH_YSdcs\/VM84Mc-an2I\/AAAAAAAAs6E\/2AFJiwXUHb4\/s1600\/rustika-quartet-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Johor Jazz Fest 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-11mvH_YSdcs\/VM84Mc-an2I\/AAAAAAAAs6E\/2AFJiwXUHb4\/s1600\/rustika-quartet-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" height=\"504\" title=\"Rustika Quartet at JB Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERustiKa Quarter\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mQZFTY5oyT4\/VM84NGdscUI\/AAAAAAAAs6M\/W3Me0WFl5G4\/s1600\/steve-thornton-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JB Jazz Fest 2015 Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mQZFTY5oyT4\/VM84NGdscUI\/AAAAAAAAs6M\/W3Me0WFl5G4\/s1600\/steve-thornton-jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Steve Thornton at JB Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESteve Thornton\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AClzXrFbTqU\/VM85CLlVwCI\/AAAAAAAAs6g\/f-sEFZujUd4\/s1600\/jb-jazz-fest-2015-list-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-AClzXrFbTqU\/VM85CLlVwCI\/AAAAAAAAs6g\/f-sEFZujUd4\/s1600\/jb-jazz-fest-2015-list-performers.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"542\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJB Jazz Fest \u0026nbsp;Itinerary and Performing Time\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJB Jazz Fest 2015 Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets for the JB Jazz Festival can be bought from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ticketpro.com.my\/jnp\/concert\/1524345-JB-JAZZ-FEST-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ETicketPro website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or for those wanting to buy them in JB, you can visit the JBPAC office at Danga City Mall. Note that there are pre-sale tickets on sale now and at a slightly cheaper price. Tickets will also be on sale at the door during the festival days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-K1aAFp6wisE\/VM85CL3I8II\/AAAAAAAAs6k\/g43V1H-dSmI\/s1600\/jb-jazz-fest-2015-ticket-prices.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-K1aAFp6wisE\/VM85CL3I8II\/AAAAAAAAs6k\/g43V1H-dSmI\/s1600\/jb-jazz-fest-2015-ticket-prices.jpg\" height=\"510\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ArvJ_2wZjp8\/VM85CMWJmUI\/AAAAAAAAs6c\/-_1xXaSP2rA\/s1600\/jb-jazz-fest-2015-stage-area.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"JB Jazz Fest Stage Layout\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ArvJ_2wZjp8\/VM85CMWJmUI\/AAAAAAAAs6c\/-_1xXaSP2rA\/s1600\/jb-jazz-fest-2015-stage-area.jpg\" height=\"434\" title=\"JB Jazz Fest Layout\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJB Jazz Fest Stage Layout\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-odnnt9WXFkg\/VM85DKzEpgI\/AAAAAAAAs6o\/OjWtEWWUkE0\/s1600\/johor-jazz-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Johor Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-odnnt9WXFkg\/VM85DKzEpgI\/AAAAAAAAs6o\/OjWtEWWUkE0\/s1600\/johor-jazz-festival.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Johor Jazz Fest\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJohor Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJB Jazz Festival Information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVenue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Johor Baharu\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: 26-28 February \u0026amp; 1st March 2015\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETime:7.30 PM onwards\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets: From RM138 to RM388\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile it is Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015, this event fits in perfectly and the month does not clash with other \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/jazz-festivals-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJazz Festivals in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;making it convenient for jazz lovers to travel around Malaysia throughout the year. The country is now picking up on various music festivals and Jazz being one of the growing genres here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe next big jazz festival is also the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which takes place from 8-9 May in Miri, Sarawak followed by the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 in August and then the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2015 which is slated for the end of the year. However, it will be quite interesting to attend this in Johor Baharu as it is the first time that the state is hosting the\u0026nbsp;JB Jazz Fest 2015.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8552812338516589305\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8552812338516589305\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8552812338516589305"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8552812338516589305"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/jb-jazz-fest-2015.html","title":"JB Jazz Fest 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-REKIMPxeNg4\/VM83bjIN1AI\/AAAAAAAAs5c\/CvgtWOnkmkU\/s72-c\/jb-jazz-fest-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.492659 103.74135909999995"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.2386935 103.41863559999996 1.7466245 104.06408259999995"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-5946312589662353539"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-25T17:07:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-22T21:13:41.888+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gD44ksKrxbw\/VL-0CPvDvqI\/AAAAAAAAsjk\/eKljoMy151M\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gD44ksKrxbw\/VL-0CPvDvqI\/AAAAAAAAsjk\/eKljoMy151M\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"452\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E will be held from 8-9 May at the ParkCity\u0026nbsp;Everly\u0026nbsp;Hotel in Miri, Sarawak and this is also the 10th year the festival is being held here and is one of the pioneer Jazz Festivals in Southeast Asia. Having brought in numerous world renown jazz artist and performers, the Borneo International Jazz Festival is always out to surprise audiences with local and international artist. Jazz lovers should not miss this opportunity as for the 10th anniversary of the BIJF, there should be something special lined up for visitors.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015 in Sarawak also promises visitors two days of exciting jazz played by various performers where four acts are done on each night. After party jam sessions are also performed at the hotel's lounge bar where performers get together and just play it out. For the younger generation, the organizers have included a DJ session after each night of the festival where locals and foreigners can party away till the wee hours of the morning.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUpdate:\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-10th-anniversary.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015 10th Anniversary Performers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;announced in February 2015. Check out who is performing for this years BJF 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-luAUrJDoxf4\/VL-0KIj_BmI\/AAAAAAAAsk8\/4XjfkGmB2mE\/s1600\/diana-liu.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diana Liu Borneo Jazz \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-luAUrJDoxf4\/VL-0KIj_BmI\/AAAAAAAAsk8\/4XjfkGmB2mE\/s1600\/diana-liu.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Diana Liu\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMalaysian singer Diana Liu opened the Borneo Jazz 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOther things to look out for during the BIJF 2015 is the unique Sarawakian craft bazaar which always impresses the visitors with the beautiful collections of traditional art and craft. A food and drinks bazaar is also set up at the venue for the hungry visitors where selections range from local to international cuisines. Beer and soft drinks are sold at reasonable prices too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015 attracts mostly jazz lovers from around the region and a number of expatriates from across the border, namely from Brunei, Sabah, Singapore and Indonesia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uix325dnaAo\/VL-z_HSGdnI\/AAAAAAAAsiw\/t_zt2oQI8kc\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2014.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 Poster\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uix325dnaAo\/VL-z_HSGdnI\/AAAAAAAAsiw\/t_zt2oQI8kc\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2014.JPG\" height=\"402\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2014 Poster\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EOpening of the Borneo Jazz Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe festival always opens with a local school marching brass band which plays some jazz numbers at about 6.00pm before the main acts take stage. This also takes place in the evening before the sun sets by the sea in the back. Last years Borneo Jazz 2014 saw the Chung Hua Marching Brass Band open the festival followed by local Malaysian artist Diana Liu and her band which was well received.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CxTKNcaLHog\/VL-0AjzlkvI\/AAAAAAAAsjE\/DbXHjgFM_qA\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-by-the-sea.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset Photo Miri \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CxTKNcaLHog\/VL-0AjzlkvI\/AAAAAAAAsjE\/DbXHjgFM_qA\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-by-the-sea.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Miri Sunset Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBeautiful sunset on Brighton Beach at ParkCity Everly Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9n3et9huqzs\/VL-0ItUsNsI\/AAAAAAAAskk\/-TySaFg_myA\/s1600\/chung-hua-marching-band-miri.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chung Hua Miri Brass Band Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9n3et9huqzs\/VL-0ItUsNsI\/AAAAAAAAskk\/-TySaFg_myA\/s1600\/chung-hua-marching-band-miri.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Chung Hua Miri Brass Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EChung Hua Miri Brass Band opens the festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NflmPl_Wrpw\/VL-0BU3zoUI\/AAAAAAAAsjI\/93dKj8tmMFE\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-everly-parkcity.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photo of Borneo Jazz Festival\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NflmPl_Wrpw\/VL-0BU3zoUI\/AAAAAAAAsjI\/93dKj8tmMFE\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-everly-parkcity.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Borneo Jazz Festival Grounds seen from the beach here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9nroKHuxQVI\/VL-0P2xJDPI\/AAAAAAAAsmE\/tI-C7zA3-Ek\/s1600\/vocal-sampling-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Vocal Sampling Performing at Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9nroKHuxQVI\/VL-0P2xJDPI\/AAAAAAAAsmE\/tI-C7zA3-Ek\/s1600\/vocal-sampling-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Vocal Sampling at Borneo Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVocal Sampling from Cuba\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EInteresting Performances\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of the much talked about acts for the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 was actually Anthony Strong from the United Kingdom. Apparently word went around that this was the next up and coming jazz retro-contemporary superstars from the UK alongside Michael Buble.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: both; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; orphans: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AMtz3L9he0M\/VL-z8KIj0AI\/AAAAAAAAsiQ\/sxsfmxc9LWI\/s1600\/anthony-strong.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Anthony Strong Borneo Jazz Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AMtz3L9he0M\/VL-z8KIj0AI\/AAAAAAAAsiQ\/sxsfmxc9LWI\/s1600\/anthony-strong.jpg\" height=\"424\" style=\"cursor: move;\" title=\"Anthony Strong at Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 16.3636360168457px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 16.3636360168457px;\"\u003EAnthony Strong\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAnthony is also hailed as UK's new jazz superstar with multiple hits around Europe and has played alongside with top international names. With all that credential, I could only wait for his show here in Miri and, I was impressed. Anthony was a true performer and entertainer, not to mention talented too. Overall, he got the ladies all worked up with his boyish looks while the men were swaying to his music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter the festival, I met up with Anthony at the Miri airport on route to Kuala Lumpur. He was such a nice and humble person, easy to talk to and super casual. I asked him about his experience at the Borneo Jazz Festival and his respond was that he absolutely loved performing here due to the people and was even surprised that he had fans all the way here in the rainforests! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VuJP7Vx_6LU\/VL-z8TiBILI\/AAAAAAAAsiM\/V0xnmZXausc\/s1600\/anthony-strong-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Anthony Strong Sarawak Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VuJP7Vx_6LU\/VL-z8TiBILI\/AAAAAAAAsiM\/V0xnmZXausc\/s1600\/anthony-strong-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Anthony Strong at Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnthony Strong from the UK performs at the Borneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_VXuLeczyJw\/VL-0HqF2bmI\/AAAAAAAAsko\/yK0QaTW6RAw\/s1600\/brassballet-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Brassballett Germany BIJF 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_VXuLeczyJw\/VL-0HqF2bmI\/AAAAAAAAsko\/yK0QaTW6RAw\/s1600\/brassballet-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Brassballett Borneo Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBrassballett from Germany\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6beNj4KzU9k\/VL-0IAo0whI\/AAAAAAAAskc\/9RfJhrfbQbE\/s1600\/brassballet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Brassballett \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6beNj4KzU9k\/VL-0IAo0whI\/AAAAAAAAskc\/9RfJhrfbQbE\/s1600\/brassballet.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Brassballett at Borneo Jazz \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 16.3636360168457px;\"\u003EBrassballett does a 'Smooth Criminal'\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJunkOFunc....what is that?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of my favourite acts for Borneo Jazz 2014 was actually a Malaysian band called JunkOFunc which consisted of 12 members from Kuala Lumpur. Having not heard of them before as they are not mainstream, I was actually very impressed with their performance here. Not only did they look good, they played and sang very well for an international festival. They were lively and very entertaining and the crowd just loved that in a festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJunkOFunc gets my vote for being the most impressive act for the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014. I hope that for 2015, we will see more entertaining acts like this.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXeh7Pk4KCs\/VL-0LlQNOtI\/AAAAAAAAslM\/IbhM8L9nCN8\/s1600\/junkOfunc-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXeh7Pk4KCs\/VL-0LlQNOtI\/AAAAAAAAslM\/IbhM8L9nCN8\/s1600\/junkOfunc-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJunkOFunc performs on stage at the Borneo Jazz\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zFLJUIENOgk\/VL-0L28tVVI\/AAAAAAAAslQ\/hJgYmh_stOo\/s1600\/junkOfunc.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Russel Curtis, lead singer of JunkOFunc\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zFLJUIENOgk\/VL-0L28tVVI\/AAAAAAAAslQ\/hJgYmh_stOo\/s1600\/junkOfunc.jpg\" height=\"464\" title=\"Russel Curtis JunkOFunc\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERussel Curtis, lead singer of JunkOFunc impresses the crowd at Borneo Jazz\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zrXkW4kVUfI\/VL-0KfiofII\/AAAAAAAAsk4\/dFP1WvPHQbo\/s1600\/iriao-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iriao at Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zrXkW4kVUfI\/VL-0KfiofII\/AAAAAAAAsk4\/dFP1WvPHQbo\/s1600\/iriao-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Iriao from Georgia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIriao from Georgia take stage with their Georgian\u0026nbsp;Folk and Jazz music\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Yp3RqZqbbk\/VL-0LcLhTsI\/AAAAAAAAslU\/C_y8aAC1-Sk\/s1600\/iriao.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Iriao at the Borneo Jazz Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4Yp3RqZqbbk\/VL-0LcLhTsI\/AAAAAAAAslU\/C_y8aAC1-Sk\/s1600\/iriao.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Iriao Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELevan Abshilava from Iriao plays a traditional Georgian drum\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBest Visual and Creativity at Borneo Jazz\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYK Samarinda, an ethnic jazz band from East Kalimantan easily stole the show in my opinion. Sporting the traditional Dayak of Borneo costume complete with head gear, I was taken aback with how they fused traditional with jazz.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1CJPAU1cOQw\/VL-0QdadoFI\/AAAAAAAAsmM\/QBZyCFN2d30\/s1600\/yk-samarinda-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-1CJPAU1cOQw\/VL-0QdadoFI\/AAAAAAAAsmM\/QBZyCFN2d30\/s1600\/yk-samarinda-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"452\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EYK Samarinda from East Kalimantan opens with a Sape instrument\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EHonestly, when YK Samarinda walked on stage, I was clueless on what was going to happen - was it a traditional performance as he was holding a Sape, traditional Dayak guitar or was it just for show. However, when he opened the show on day 2 with his Sape, you could see the look on the audiences where eyebrows raised. Guests were as lost as I am, until he broke into a modern jazz rhythm and then changing guitars.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rwfl1nGk8Vk\/VL-0EsCxyEI\/AAAAAAAAsj8\/7MQT3J34_t0\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-photos.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"YK Samarinda Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rwfl1nGk8Vk\/VL-0EsCxyEI\/AAAAAAAAsj8\/7MQT3J34_t0\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-photos.jpg\" height=\"460\" title=\"YK Samarinda Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJazz and Ethnic - A very unique combination\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EYK Samarinda gets my vote for being the most creative and impressive performance at the Borneo Jazz 2014. This kind of surprise is great, especially when you have a festival running for 10 years, it is always good to have something fresh and unexpected. Anyway, I have always loved the music from the Sape as it is a very interesting music instrument.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A3EWDO3k4iI\/VL-z-BCrHYI\/AAAAAAAAsik\/OXFVC3BnFIs\/s1600\/bornean-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"YK Samarinda Borneo Jazz \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A3EWDO3k4iI\/VL-z-BCrHYI\/AAAAAAAAsik\/OXFVC3BnFIs\/s1600\/bornean-jazz.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"YK Samarinda\" width=\"424\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EYK Samarinda on stage at the Borneo Jazz 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JtxWzHbMgz4\/VL-0NGozjSI\/AAAAAAAAslc\/UaOieX42hHs\/s1600\/mario-canonge-borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mario Canonge from Martinique\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JtxWzHbMgz4\/VL-0NGozjSI\/AAAAAAAAslc\/UaOieX42hHs\/s1600\/mario-canonge-borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Mario Canonge Borneo Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMario Canonge from Martinique\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A_-Wdozvtyo\/VL-0JZafzSI\/AAAAAAAAsk0\/ul6c1cUcMlk\/s1600\/diana-liu-band.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Diana Lui Saxophonist \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A_-Wdozvtyo\/VL-0JZafzSI\/AAAAAAAAsk0\/ul6c1cUcMlk\/s1600\/diana-liu-band.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Diana Lui Borneo Jazz Festival\" width=\"263\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pik-ntkoz6o\/VL-0N316UmI\/AAAAAAAAsls\/Qt8TamnAe2A\/s1600\/orang-kenyah-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kayan Women Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pik-ntkoz6o\/VL-0N316UmI\/AAAAAAAAsls\/Qt8TamnAe2A\/s1600\/orang-kenyah-miri.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Kayan Women, Miri Sarawak\" width=\"275\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EL - Diana Lui's saxophonist, R - Kayan women at the welcoming dinner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EThe Bazaar at Borneo Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-smMVKQApQn8\/VL-0BGNOvCI\/AAAAAAAAsjM\/kJcwh9SjAjY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-craft-bazaar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bazaar at Borneo Jazz\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-smMVKQApQn8\/VL-0BGNOvCI\/AAAAAAAAsjM\/kJcwh9SjAjY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-craft-bazaar.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Borneo Jazz festival bazaar\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EInteresting souvenirs sold at the bazaar here\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe craft and food bazaar at the Borneo Jazz festival grounds are always interesting. Souvenirs are high on the list for shoppers as you can find some authentic Sarawakian handmade products alongside with ladies jewelry. Other things found here include customized t-shirts, caps, hats, paintings and a variety of other souvenirs. Prices are pretty decent too, based on my shopping experience in town.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe food bazaar is also something I look forward too as you can find some local favourites here. In general, you do not need to have your dinner and then come here, you might as well have it here. Tables and chairs are set up around the festival ground too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GGB8JbSI2Cg\/VL-0Npi2RMI\/AAAAAAAAslk\/Y3VcbWEOpxc\/s1600\/miri-craft-bazaar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawakian Craft Bazaar\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GGB8JbSI2Cg\/VL-0Npi2RMI\/AAAAAAAAslk\/Y3VcbWEOpxc\/s1600\/miri-craft-bazaar.jpg\" height=\"462\" title=\"Traditional Sarawakian Craft\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETraditional Sarawakian Craft on sale\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFor the drinkers, fear not as there is always a main sponsor like Strong Bow Beer who will have their booths here. Bottled beer is priced around RM10-RM15 per bottle sold at the booths or from the beautiful promoters they usually have walking around the festival grounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fZ8S8ig_gpk\/VL-0PBI6iUI\/AAAAAAAAsl8\/rRBkVv-4mMM\/s1600\/sarawak-girls.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beer Promoters Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fZ8S8ig_gpk\/VL-0PBI6iUI\/AAAAAAAAsl8\/rRBkVv-4mMM\/s1600\/sarawak-girls.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Malaysia Beer Promoters \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBeer promoters at Borneo Jazz Music Festival, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rPeSFg3ZmIg\/VL-0GN1SJmI\/AAAAAAAAskE\/Uo_VoB32FFQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-sunset.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Sunset Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rPeSFg3ZmIg\/VL-0GN1SJmI\/AAAAAAAAskE\/Uo_VoB32FFQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-sunset.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Miri Sunset Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA beautiful Miri sunset seen from the beach at the festival grounds\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Jamming Sessions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWithout fail, artists would get together at the hotel lobby lounge for a jamming session for the fans and also themselves each night after all the performances. Here, drinks are served while jazz fans can have a more up, close and personal session with some of the artists. It's great to see the many jazz artist from different countries get together and team up to play together.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CexU3ow3nY\/VL-0CYJKZGI\/AAAAAAAAsjc\/pxjC6rZYv5w\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-jam-session.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Jamming Session\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3CexU3ow3nY\/VL-0CYJKZGI\/AAAAAAAAsjc\/pxjC6rZYv5w\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-jam-session.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Jam Session\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Jamming Session after the festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe After Party at Borneo Jazz\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DFRQK-OT-i4\/VL-z_RnpDiI\/AAAAAAAAsi4\/i9X-TTiPfow\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-after-party.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"After Party Borneo Jazz Festival\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DFRQK-OT-i4\/VL-z_RnpDiI\/AAAAAAAAsi4\/i9X-TTiPfow\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-after-party.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival After Party\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGuests at the after party of the Borneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWhile younger adults make up a good percentage of the audience, an after party was held on each night after the Borneo Jazz Festival. For 2014, top radio DJ from Traxx FM Malaysia - DJ Round Head was spinning to the crowd here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BUIf290QQr0\/VL-0ObfNENI\/AAAAAAAAsl0\/yGE4UOkpC74\/s1600\/roundhead-traxx-fm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"DJ Round Head of Traxx FM Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BUIf290QQr0\/VL-0ObfNENI\/AAAAAAAAsl0\/yGE4UOkpC74\/s1600\/roundhead-traxx-fm.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"DJ Round Head\" width=\"418\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDJ Round Head of Traxx FM Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ODqFOTQLszs\/VL-0C5c7ixI\/AAAAAAAAsjs\/A8cdT6xTKfA\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"finale of the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ODqFOTQLszs\/VL-0C5c7ixI\/AAAAAAAAsjs\/A8cdT6xTKfA\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-miri.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 Finale\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDuring the finale of the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Fnmq7Omrxk\/VL-0G1xz6FI\/AAAAAAAAskM\/pweysArzRKs\/s1600\/borneo-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz 2014 Artist\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9Fnmq7Omrxk\/VL-0G1xz6FI\/AAAAAAAAskM\/pweysArzRKs\/s1600\/borneo-jazz.jpg\" height=\"446\" title=\"Borneo Jazz 2014 Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAll artist take stage for the final performance at BIJF 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPlant a Tree\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xw_GxrXQh4o\/VMSV_-K95YI\/AAAAAAAAsqc\/JikbZI6rkQg\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-tree-planting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Tree planting\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xw_GxrXQh4o\/VMSV_-K95YI\/AAAAAAAAsqc\/JikbZI6rkQg\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-tree-planting.jpg\" height=\"419\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Tree planting\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ETree planting with the artist and school children\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFrom the media side, usually we get in a day before the festival takes place and on the main day itself, a tree planting ceremony takes place in the morning where the performing artist are invited to each plant a tree for conservation purposes. After that, a media press conference is held with the artist and organizers where we get to ask questions about the artist and also about the festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOn the eve of the festival, the artist and media will be invited to a welcoming dinner at one of the local hotels around Miri. Here, the CEO of Sarawak Tourism and possibly the mayor of Miri will welcome the artist and media with speeches and presentation of souvenirs to the artists.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TWJYXoJV9Uw\/VL-z_raE6GI\/AAAAAAAAsi0\/u8q5nnfN9DQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-artist-dinner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Meritz Hotel in Miri \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TWJYXoJV9Uw\/VL-z_raE6GI\/AAAAAAAAsi0\/u8q5nnfN9DQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-artist-dinner.jpg\" height=\"422\" title=\"Meritz Hotel in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWelcoming dinner held at the Meritz Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EFor Borneo Jazz 2014, the welcoming dinner was held at the beautiful Meritz Hotel in Miri town. This hotel was selected due to the beautiful views of Miri city from the rooftop cafe while I managed to catch a lovely sunset here too. For anyone heading to Miri, I would easily recommend staying here as the location is a mere 10 minutes to the Borneo Jazz venue.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMedia from around the world are invited to cover this event and mainly music media from magazines like Song Lines and other publications are seen here. Questions sometimes exceed the press conference as the international media always has interesting questions, unlike the local media.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NzDcg8y99Tw\/VL-0FdHQWQI\/AAAAAAAAskU\/8eUOSh0WrA4\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-press-conference.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival media press conference\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NzDcg8y99Tw\/VL-0FdHQWQI\/AAAAAAAAskU\/8eUOSh0WrA4\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-press-conference.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Borneo Jazz media press conference\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz media press conference at the hotel\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ETwo media sessions are held over the two days in the mornings where we have the chance to ask questions to the various artist performing. My main question to the performers, especially many of them who are first timers in Sarawak - How do you like Sarawak so far, and always, I get a very positive reply of how beautiful Miri and Sarawak is and how the artist plan to come back on their own to further explore Sarawak, Borneo and Malaysia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Kt7yy9RF0o\/VL-0EBODI3I\/AAAAAAAAsj0\/HMl6j89sWxY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-organizers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"organizing team for Borneo Jazz \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_Kt7yy9RF0o\/VL-0EBODI3I\/AAAAAAAAsj0\/HMl6j89sWxY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-organizers.jpg\" height=\"492\" title=\"Borneo Jazz organizing team\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPart of the Borneo Jazz organizing team with some Kayan ladies in traditional outfits in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe tickets for the BIJF 2015 should b on sale anytime from February. It is highly recommended that you purchase them on the early bird prices as you can save quite a lot if you are going in a group or with a family. Also for your accommodations, you should book them early and a few recommended places to stay at are;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHotels in Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EParkCity Everly Hotel Miri - The main event venue\u003Cbr \/\u003EMiri Marriott Resort and Spa - Just next door, 5 minutes walk\u003Cbr \/\u003EEastwood Valley Golf \u0026amp; Country Club - 10 minutes drive\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeritz Hotel - 15 mins drive from town center\u003Cbr \/\u003EImperial Hotel Miri - 15 mins drive from town center\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E are reasonably priced where two day passes are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EADULTS\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM55 (US$15) for early bird purchases\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM95 (US$26) for pre sale before event\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM130 (US$36) for at the door prices\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EKIDS\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM25 (US$7) for early bird purchases\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM45 (US$12) for pre sale before event\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERM50 (US$14) for at the door prices\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EBorneo Jazz 2015 Venue\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EParkCity Everly Hotel Miri\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EJalan Temenggong Datuk Oyong Lawai\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E98000, Miri Sarawak\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETelephone: +6085 440 288\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WF0kNFGz64s\/VL-z9uuTT1I\/AAAAAAAAsic\/xPar-Qsqtng\/s1600\/bijf-2015-banner.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015 banner\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-WF0kNFGz64s\/VL-z9uuTT1I\/AAAAAAAAsic\/xPar-Qsqtng\/s1600\/bijf-2015-banner.jpg\" height=\"194\" title=\"Borneo International Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more information, you can visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/jazzborneo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo International Jazz Festival website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. A list of performers for Borneo Jazz 2015 should be out by February or early March this year too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ETourism In and Around Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs Miri is one of the main gateways for tourism in this part of Sarawak, you should take the opportunity to explore around this area, namely the \u003Cb\u003EMulu Caves\u003C\/b\u003E which is one of the most popular attractions at the Mulu National Park, the \u003Cb\u003ENiah Caves\u003C\/b\u003E at the Niah National Park and also the \u003Cb\u003ELambir Hills National Park\u003C\/b\u003E. All these parks require traveling and is awesome for nature and outdoor lovers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiving in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E - For scuba divers, Miri is home to some of the most beautiful untouched and un-commercialized coral reefs here. Located in the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park, only one main dive operator takes divers here which is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cocodive.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ECoco Dive\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;located in Miri city. Professionally operated, there are local and Caucasian dive instructors and masters that will lead your dive trip. For me, I managed to do some diving in Miri during one of my trips here and overall, it is awesome due to not seeing other divers around.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H-nSKGnMVHI\/VMSt5CTJ0NI\/AAAAAAAAsq8\/F3AfGDTj8Gk\/s1600\/miri-kolo-mee-noodles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Kolo Mee\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-H-nSKGnMVHI\/VMSt5CTJ0NI\/AAAAAAAAsq8\/F3AfGDTj8Gk\/s1600\/miri-kolo-mee-noodles.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Kolo Mee in Miri\" width=\"297\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKolo Mee, Red and White Types\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood in Miri\u003C\/b\u003E is also something to explore, only if you are a foodie as this place showcases some pretty amazing experiences in local and ethnic foods. For me, I personally enjoy walking around Miri old town to try the local hawker scene in search of the Kolo Mee (Kolo Noodles) and also the Orang Ulu Traditional Food which is one of the most unique ethnic foods I have tried to date. This also is an acquired taste as it is very very different.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExploring Miri\u003C\/b\u003E is a great way to see the town, especially on foot. The best places to visit in town are the \u003Cb\u003EMiri Handicraft Market\u003C\/b\u003E where you can find all kinds of Sarawakian traditional and ethnic handicraft, \u003Cb\u003EMiri Wet Market\u003C\/b\u003E where it is divided into two interesting sections and I would recommend you try the Ethnic Market or 'Pasar Khas' to see the unique items being sold. Among my favourite is the choices of different types of bananas sold here as the colors are pretty wild. Other places of interest around Miri include the Miri Chinese Temple on the old town area and also \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/grand-old-lady-of-miri-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EThe Grand Old Lady of Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, the first oil well in Borneo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-M_ud2EpLzSw\/VMSuQIzv8GI\/AAAAAAAAsrE\/hEEq85mmAWU\/s1600\/miri-market.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Wet Market \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-M_ud2EpLzSw\/VMSuQIzv8GI\/AAAAAAAAsrE\/hEEq85mmAWU\/s1600\/miri-market.jpg\" height=\"438\" title=\"Miri Market\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAmazing banans colors at the Miri Wet Market\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAirlines that fly to Miri\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAirlines that fly into Miri include AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and MASWings from Kuching. There are 7 flights a day into Miri from 7am till 9pm. Connecting airports will be Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu in Sabah or Singapore if you are flying from overseas. Otherwise, you can also transit at Kuching Airport or Kota Kinabalu Airport. Note Miri is a one hour flight from Kuching, 50 minute flight from Kota Kinabalu and a 2 hour 15 minute flight from Kuala Lumpur.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDriving into Miri\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;is usually done by the locals or expatriates that live in Brunei. Usually it takes an estimate time of 30-60 minutes from Brunei and 2-3 hours from Sabah and a whopping 8-10 hours drive from Kuching. Note the border crossing can get super congested on weekends and public holidays so it is recommended you arrive very early or a day before the event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can take a look at more photos from the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo-story.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was equally interesting with a great line up of musicians which included The Nylons and Hazmat Modine. For the jazz lover and enthusiast, I have come up with a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/jazz-festivals-in-malaysia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EJazz Festivals in Malaysia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that you can follow as they are spread around the country in states of Penang and Kuala Lumpur.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor music lovers who are visiting Sarawak anytime, you can refer to this list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which is spread out throughout the year. Noting that the Rainforest world Music Festival 2015 or RWMF 2015 will be the top of the list here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs I frequent the jazz festivals in the region, I am always on the lookout for something new and interesting offered by the organizers and they always seem to amaze me with the line up of performers. See you at the Borneo Jazz Festival 2015.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/5946312589662353539\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=5946312589662353539\u0026isPopup=true","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5946312589662353539"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/5946312589662353539"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/01\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.html","title":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2015"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-gD44ksKrxbw\/VL-0CPvDvqI\/AAAAAAAAsjk\/eKljoMy151M\/s72-c\/borneo-jazz-festival-2015.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2178501900948453914"},"published":{"$t":"2014-10-20T18:12:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-10-20T18:12:27.721+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Penang"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Penang Island"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Penang Island Jazz Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2014"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NK-LABtkwgY\/VEPPBXtgJ2I\/AAAAAAAAoOk\/203jCp3YgD4\/s1600\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NK-LABtkwgY\/VEPPBXtgJ2I\/AAAAAAAAoOk\/203jCp3YgD4\/s1600\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2014.jpg\" height=\"412\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EPenang Island Jazz Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E is set to take place from 4-7 December at the Bayview Beach Resort in Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island. This is also the 11th installment of the international jazz festival where thousands of jazz lovers from around the region make their way here to attend this festival. The main event themed 'Jazz by the Beach' will take place on the 6th and 7th December with an exciting line up in international acts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor this years jazz festival, there are supporting music related activities held which include workshops, exhibitions, Sunrise Jazz @ The Spice Gardens, After Hours Jazz Jam, Creative Malaysia Fringe Stages and the Island Music Forum Sessions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the Island Music Forum Sessions, there are a number of notable international speakers who will be discussing various topics related to jazz music and also jazz festivals. Speakers for the PIJF 2014 “Island Forum Sessions” include;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Professor Tony Whyton\u003C\/b\u003E (Director of the Salford Music Research Research Centre at University Salford UK)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Lars Mossefinn\u003C\/b\u003E (Independent Consultant at 4\u0026amp;more and jazz critic of Dag \u0026amp; Lid)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- Victor Kye\u003C\/b\u003E (Assistant Artistic Director of Jarasum International Jazz Festival, Gwangju World Music Festival and Jarasum Rhythm \u0026amp; BBQ Festival)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-64dPcG7fEVU\/VEPL5VrtO-I\/AAAAAAAAoNo\/9s8eHasjNBY\/s1600\/Jazzhats-and-Ray-featuring-Man-Kidal.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-64dPcG7fEVU\/VEPL5VrtO-I\/AAAAAAAAoNo\/9s8eHasjNBY\/s1600\/Jazzhats-and-Ray-featuring-Man-Kidal.jpg\" height=\"298\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJazzhats and Ray, featuring Man Kidal (Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMembers of the band got together after the 5th Edition of PIJF and formed the group which has become one of the most in-demand groups in Penang. Consisting of Frankie on bass, Ken on Keyboards, Amy on Drums and fronted by the energetic, ever youthful Ray on vocals, the group will be joined by one of Malaysia’s finest guitar players – Man Kidal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xh-yRBe2IhM\/VEPSj3P_9lI\/AAAAAAAAoOw\/maX-9jkQHKg\/s1600\/Seth-Glier-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xh-yRBe2IhM\/VEPSj3P_9lI\/AAAAAAAAoOw\/maX-9jkQHKg\/s1600\/Seth-Glier-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" height=\"266\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESeth Glier (USA)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESeth Glier is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. Glier, a Massachusetts native, abandoned studies at The Berklee College of Music after one year because he wanted to play for people not for grades. Throughout 2010 and 2011, Glier shared stages with such artists as James Taylor, Mark Knopfler, The Verve Pipe, Edwin McCain and Ani DiFranco. He has appeared as a mainstage artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (NY) and the Kerrville Folk Festival (TX).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EGlier received a nomination for the 2011 Grammy Awards Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for his release The Next Right Thing,[5] and earlier in 2011, he took home Best Love Song for his track Naia at the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards.[6] In 2012, \"Next Right Thing\" won Best Social Action Song at the Independent Music Awards. Seth Glier is currently an artist partner with ChildFund International. Seth showcases ChildFund's work and encourages his fans to reach out to children in crisis by sponsoring a child (or multiple children) with the organization.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qxgx32i2CVA\/VEPL5vfJ8CI\/AAAAAAAAoNs\/nim2c1S-Q8c\/s1600\/Jo-Young-Deok-Trio-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Qxgx32i2CVA\/VEPL5vfJ8CI\/AAAAAAAAoNs\/nim2c1S-Q8c\/s1600\/Jo-Young-Deok-Trio-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" height=\"271\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJo Young Deok Trio (Korea)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Trio lead by Jo Young Deok consist of Kyunghee University 07 Alumni who won the grand prize at The Jazz Concourse Competition of The Jarasum International Jazz Festival 2012. Their music focuses on the blending of old and modern sounds. Jo young-deok, is the lead guitarist and composer for all but three of the songs on their debut album “Attelage”.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EDrummer, Choi Joseph is actively playing in various music bands like Nam ye-ji Band, Pyo Jin-ho Quartet and Lee Kyujae Quintet and competent Bass player, Park Jiwoong adds support to the rhythms and melodies to the group. The title of their album “Attelage” means ‘a chain’ which the group hopes to show that all music is connected and hopes to create a unique sound which can only be played by a guitar trio.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-op7eIji4MS8\/VEPL6LmBrbI\/AAAAAAAAoOQ\/g2BJnxN5q6A\/s1600\/Laila-Biali-Trio-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-op7eIji4MS8\/VEPL6LmBrbI\/AAAAAAAAoOQ\/g2BJnxN5q6A\/s1600\/Laila-Biali-Trio-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" height=\"250\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELaila Biali Trio (Canada)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAward-winning Canadian Jazz pianist, vocalist and songwriter Laila Biali has toured with Suzanne Vega, Chris Botti and Paula Cole and recorded with and supported Sting. She takes the best of pop, rock and soul, informs it with her knowledge of Jazz and weaves it into her musical arrangements.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELaila’s music has been presented at prestigious venues spanning four continents including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Tokyo’s Cotton Club, Peru’s El Festival Internacional de Lima, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. Her studio recording Tracing Light received a JUNO nomination for “2011 Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year” and her accolades include “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year” at Canada’s National Jazz Awards.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-psztOo5XRb0\/VEPL4NIuMUI\/AAAAAAAAoNU\/ltNklrSr1tM\/s1600\/Crystal-Bowersox-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-psztOo5XRb0\/VEPL4NIuMUI\/AAAAAAAAoNU\/ltNklrSr1tM\/s1600\/Crystal-Bowersox-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECrystal Bowersox (USA)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAmerican Idol 2010 runner up, Crystal has made it her mission to live life and her music to the fullest. With a gentle warmth and wisdom well beyond her years, the consummate artist has an uncompromising vision of herself and her music that is refreshing and rare.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECrystal released her first album “Farmer’s Daughter” in 2010 and has since performed alongside many names from Harry Connick Jr., Joe Cocker, and Alanis Morrisette, to Michael Franti, John Popper and BB King. “All That For This”, Crystal Bowersox’s sophomore release is a powerful testament to her talents as both a singer and songwriter, as well as her unerring musical vision. Her rich amalgam of blues, country, folk and rock makes her one of the most dynamic young voices in the world of music.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OmoocORTnPQ\/VEPL61r1MYI\/AAAAAAAAoN8\/Npn5Qft940c\/s1600\/carmen-souza-penang-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OmoocORTnPQ\/VEPL61r1MYI\/AAAAAAAAoN8\/Npn5Qft940c\/s1600\/carmen-souza-penang-jazz.jpg\" height=\"242\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECarmen Souza (Cape Verdean, West Africa)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ELisbon born Carmen Souza is an incandescent female singer of Cape Verdean ancestry, a jazz-tinged chanteuse with a cool, smoky sound. Carmen grew up speaking both Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole. Theo Pas’cal, her producer and mentor and one of the best bass players in Portugal, discovered her talent and introduced Carmen to Jazz and other contemporary sounds that markedly influenced her musical development.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHer 2005 debut album Ess ê nha Cabo Verde was released in 2005 to critical acclaim and her second release, Verdade (Truth) in 2008, confirmed Souza’s status as a major new talent, and her recent release of Protegid (Protected) made her a true world music force – a combination of Cape Verdean traditional rhythms and song forms with jazz and Brazilian influences.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YHu7obCETt0\/VEPL7SjJJlI\/AAAAAAAAoOI\/Hb5ZG7YEdPs\/s1600\/monoswezi-penang-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YHu7obCETt0\/VEPL7SjJJlI\/AAAAAAAAoOI\/Hb5ZG7YEdPs\/s1600\/monoswezi-penang-jazz.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMonoswezi (Mozambique)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EMonoswezi is a collective of musicians originally from Mozambique, Norway, Sweden and Zimbabwe. With a common passion for traditional African music in general, and music from Zimbabwe and Mozambique in particular, Monoswezi seeks a musical expression, where respect for tradition is combined with different references and experiences from jazz and modern Western music. In addition to traditional music, Monoswezi performs music composed by the band members, with a strong improvisational approach.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BRs5a0r64es\/VEPL5A7CvNI\/AAAAAAAAoNk\/-8RXMq-hP0c\/s1600\/Fresh-Dixie-Project-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BRs5a0r64es\/VEPL5A7CvNI\/AAAAAAAAoNk\/-8RXMq-hP0c\/s1600\/Fresh-Dixie-Project-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" height=\"266\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Fresh Dixie Project (UK)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Fresh Dixie Project have made a splash on the UK music scene with their unique crossover swing. Their energetic sound fuses intense grooves and raucous sax lines with infectious melodies and powerful riffs. Played hard, fast and laced with virtuosity, their songs are just as electrifying for the feet as they are for the ears.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7c1rlzk7BwE\/VEPL6WVdckI\/AAAAAAAAoN0\/mESRQgwEdUI\/s1600\/Richard-Bona-Penang-Jazz.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7c1rlzk7BwE\/VEPL6WVdckI\/AAAAAAAAoN0\/mESRQgwEdUI\/s1600\/Richard-Bona-Penang-Jazz.JPG\" height=\"266\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERichard Bona (Cameroon, Africa)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ERichard Bona was born into a family of musicians, which enabled him to start learning music from a young age. His grandfather was a griot – a West African singer of praise and storyteller – and percussionist, and his mother was a singer. At 4 years old, Bona started to play the balafon. At the age of 5, he began performing at his village church. Not being wealthy, Bona made many of his own instruments: including flutes and guitars (with cords strung over an old motorcycle tank).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHis talent was quickly noticed, and he was often invited to perform at festivals and ceremonies. Bona began learning to play the guitar at age 11, and in 1980 aged just 13, he assembled his first ensemble for a French jazz club in Douala. The owner befriended him and helped him discover jazz music, in particular that of Jaco Pastorius, which inspired Bona to switch his focus to the electric bass.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z6uESwmua24\/VEPL34rDaSI\/AAAAAAAAoNY\/dwaYoFFH8g0\/s1600\/Dutch-Swing-College-Band-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z6uESwmua24\/VEPL34rDaSI\/AAAAAAAAoNY\/dwaYoFFH8g0\/s1600\/Dutch-Swing-College-Band-Penang-Jazz.jpg\" height=\"298\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDutch Swing College Band (Holland)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Dutch Swing College Band \"DSCB\" is a traditional dixieland band founded on May 5, 1945 by bandleader and clarinettist\/saxophonist Peter Schilperoort. Highly successful in their native home of The Netherlands, the band quickly found an international following.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt has featured such musicians as Huub Janssen (drums), Henk Bosch van Drakestein (double bass), Kees van Dorser (trumpet), Dim Kesber (saxes), Jan Morks (clarinet), Wout Steenhuis (guitar), Arie Ligthart (banjo\/guitar), Jaap van Kempen (banjo\/guitar), Oscar Klein (trumpet), Dick Kaart (trombone), Ray Kaart (trumpet), Bert de Kort (cornet), Bert Boeren (trombone), Rod Mason, Rob Agerbeek (piano) - among many others.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KV1WVRBxlZo\/VEPL33wPiWI\/AAAAAAAAoNQ\/t2WV9dUclYc\/s1600\/CNIRBS-penang-jazz.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KV1WVRBxlZo\/VEPL33wPiWI\/AAAAAAAAoNQ\/t2WV9dUclYc\/s1600\/CNIRBS-penang-jazz.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECNIRBS (Germany)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ECNIRBS united on a seemingly unmemorable day in the rainy city of Hamburg in order to make their own musical contribution for the amusement of mankind. Their music thrives between wild improvisation and complex global rhythms, bonding folkloristic drinking music, free spheres and solid beats. The whole is fueled by electronic frequencies and vibrates with the energy of a pressure cooker, shortly before bursting.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThese fearless three members, equipped with keyboard, wind, percussion instruments, and a variety of flashing lights and mysterious foot pedals, succeed in this musical balancing act with verve and sweaty ease. CNIRBS do their thing leaving their own, unique stamp.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xkchq6Zlpu0\/VEPTUepjHiI\/AAAAAAAAoO4\/b8KHnx8jqr0\/s1600\/PIJF-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"PIJF 2014 Poster\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xkchq6Zlpu0\/VEPTUepjHiI\/AAAAAAAAoO4\/b8KHnx8jqr0\/s1600\/PIJF-2014.jpg\" height=\"640\" title=\"PIJF 2014\" width=\"452\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPenang Island Jazz by the Beach Program\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESaturday (6th December 2014)\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E6.40pm – 7.10pm Seth Glier\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E7.20pm – 8.00pm CNIRBS\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E8.10pm – 8.50pm Laila Biali Trio\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E9.00pm – 9.40pm Monoswezi\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E9.50pm – 10.30pm Dutch Swing College Band\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E10.40pm – 11.20pm Richard Bona Group\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESunday (7th December 2014)\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E6.30pm – 7.10pm Jo Young Deok Trio\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E7.20pm – 8.00pm Schroeder-Headz\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E8.10pm – 8.50pm Crystal Bowersox\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E9.00pm – 9.40pm Fresh Dixie Project\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E9.50pm – 10.30pm Carmen Souza\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E10.40pm – 11.20pm Jazzhats \u0026amp; Ray featuring Man Kidal\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor those planning to visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EPenang for the Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, you are advised to book your hotels in advance as in December, it is the school holidays therefore getting a hotel in the last minute will not be easy. As the event is held at Batu Feringghi, it is best to stay around here for easy access to the event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor those staying in the city of George Town, you must note that the time it takes to get to the event is about 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Therefore it is highly recommended you give at least 90 minutes travel time. There is very little difference in taking a bus or taxi as they both are about the same time. however, taking a bus will cost you only RM1.10 one way versus a taxi which will cost RM35 one way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3w7-uMpQRXY\/VEPLrSbri_I\/AAAAAAAAoNI\/ilX8JLCMiPw\/s1600\/penang-jazz-festival-tickets.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Penang International Jazz Festival Tickets\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3w7-uMpQRXY\/VEPLrSbri_I\/AAAAAAAAoNI\/ilX8JLCMiPw\/s1600\/penang-jazz-festival-tickets.jpg\" height=\"168\" title=\"Penang Jazz Festival Tickets\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAdditional contact information for Penang Island Jazz Festival 2014, you can contact Paul Augustin +603 20114725 +6012 2967800 \/ Chin CY +6012 3565544 \/ Kevin Theseira +6016 3607091or you can email : info@penangjazz.com \/ chincy@penangjazz.com \/ kevin@penangjazz.com\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uOQPm_9ZHoE\/VETf6Tp-oWI\/AAAAAAAAoSk\/aNaV9FlY-vk\/s1600\/malaysia-major-events-logo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uOQPm_9ZHoE\/VETf6Tp-oWI\/AAAAAAAAoSk\/aNaV9FlY-vk\/s1600\/malaysia-major-events-logo.jpg\" height=\"112\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EYou can also visit the official\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajorevents.com.my\/events\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMalaysia Major Events Website\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for a full list of events that are happening throughout the year. Malaysia Major Events is a division of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EFor more information, please visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.penangjazz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPenang Jazz Festival website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. You can also buy your \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ticketpro.com.my\/jnp\/festivals\/1399016-Penang-Island-Jazz-Festival.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPenang Jazz Tickets online\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;from TicketPro. Remember to book your hotel well in advance and plan your trip there for the\u0026nbsp;Penang Island Jazz Festival 2014.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2178501900948453914\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2178501900948453914\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2178501900948453914"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2178501900948453914"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/10\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2014.html","title":"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2014"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NK-LABtkwgY\/VEPPBXtgJ2I\/AAAAAAAAoOk\/203jCp3YgD4\/s72-c\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2014.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"11050 Batu Feringghi, Penang, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"5.47124 100.24649099999999"},"georss$box":{"$t":"5.439627 100.20615049999999 5.502853 100.28683149999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2896207296496908331"},"published":{"$t":"2014-10-10T20:58:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-02T15:41:20.700+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Miri Country Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 Performers "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF73r0lheYE\/VDfOTScI7QI\/AAAAAAAAmco\/MJWwOYSWHZw\/s1600\/country-music-festival-miri-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 Performers Line Up \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF73r0lheYE\/VDfOTScI7QI\/AAAAAAAAmco\/MJWwOYSWHZw\/s1600\/country-music-festival-miri-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"458\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 Performers \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003E2nd Miri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;performers list was recently announced where a fresh set of new performers take the line up from various countries around Asia and also the world. Back by popular demand is also Mel and Joe from Singapore who were a huge hit during the 1st country music festival held in 2014 while a surprise from the Czech Republic and USA awaits fans of country music here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs Miri is in the northern part of Sarawak in Borneo, it is well known as a resort city and is also home to two other notable music festivals which are the Borneo International Jazz Festival and the Asia Music Festival. The addition of this country music festival which takes place in February fills the gap in the early part of the year too. Just for the record, country music is very popular among the locals and expatriates here and in neighboring states.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysia has also been popular with a number of music festivals coming up since the last few years and if you want to check what is going on, here is also a list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the music lovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnnounced in early October 2014, the official line up of bands for the Miri Country Music Festival 2015 or MCMF 2015 will be;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-qb_LaObnc\/VDfKuDCSm_I\/AAAAAAAAmb0\/0ui-iUmFkJ4\/s1600\/country-sisters-czech-republic.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Country Sisters Band from Czech Republic \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-qb_LaObnc\/VDfKuDCSm_I\/AAAAAAAAmb0\/0ui-iUmFkJ4\/s1600\/country-sisters-czech-republic.jpg\" height=\"266\" title=\"Country Sisters Band Czech Republic \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECountry Sisters Band from Czech Republic\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECountry Sisters\u003C\/b\u003E - All the way from the Czech Republic, European Country Music makes its way here. The sisters have been in the show business nearly 40 years now, wit\u003Cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003Eh their latest formation in 2012.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EThe Country Sisters create a show that completely overmasters both the stage and the crowd. All six band members master at least two musical instruments and have performed over 2000 concerts all over the world, including Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, France, Austria, Scotland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Greenland, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Canada and NOW in Miri, Sarawak!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uyCkgSo9q30\/VDfKt-MJr6I\/AAAAAAAAmbs\/JCTH1hA4pLA\/s1600\/kareem-salama-usa.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kareem Salama from USA\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uyCkgSo9q30\/VDfKt-MJr6I\/AAAAAAAAmbs\/JCTH1hA4pLA\/s1600\/kareem-salama-usa.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Kareem Salama USA\" width=\"265\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKareem Salama from USA\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKareem Salama\u003C\/b\u003E - From the edge of the Green Country in Oklahoma, USA. He is known as the first American Muslim country music singer. His music is a hybrid of country, pop and rock music. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lr9oejOsByk\/VDfKveof-MI\/AAAAAAAAmcM\/C0VCWrsrVV0\/s1600\/rani-and-westom-indonesia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rani and Westom Band from Indonesia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Lr9oejOsByk\/VDfKveof-MI\/AAAAAAAAmcM\/C0VCWrsrVV0\/s1600\/rani-and-westom-indonesia.jpg\" height=\"263\" title=\"Rani and Westom Band Indonesia\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERani and Westom Band from Indonesia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERani \u0026amp; Westom\u003C\/b\u003E - Indonesia`s Spiced up Country Dangdut Band which was\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"userContent\"\u003Eformed due to the same vision, a passion, a love of country music. When some other country musicians began to run away from the genre for the sake of getting a regular job at the cafe scene, they remained in the country genre and chose to perform only for big country music events with their unique style.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"userContent\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-60iR68n4ngM\/VM8p6avPX2I\/AAAAAAAAs5A\/HhgdwZmNxIM\/s1600\/os-pombos-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Os Pombos Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-60iR68n4ngM\/VM8p6avPX2I\/AAAAAAAAs5A\/HhgdwZmNxIM\/s1600\/os-pombos-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"232\" title=\"Os Pombos Malaysia \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOs Pombos Band from Malaysia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOS Pombos Band\u003C\/b\u003E - The Pioneers of West Malaysian Country Music for the last 25 years, Os Pombos Band were the only C \u0026amp; W band to produce an album in 2000. 3 of the songs went to the top 10 of the Radio 4 charts in Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BpFZPqqbeyw\/VDfLWGU0o_I\/AAAAAAAAmcc\/0wYgD6RE0qU\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mel and Joe from Singapore\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BpFZPqqbeyw\/VDfLWGU0o_I\/AAAAAAAAmcc\/0wYgD6RE0qU\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.jpg\" height=\"267\" title=\"Mel and Joe Singapore\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMel and Joe from Singapore\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMel \u0026amp; Joe\u003C\/b\u003E - Back by popular demand which is Singapore`s Most Popular Country Music Duo who has been playing country music for the last 42 years. Mel and Joe also received the Artistic Excellence Award from COMPASS\u003Cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Composers \u0026amp; Authors Society of Singapore) in 2012.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wwJbCkUFtWM\/VDfKt5Ig6SI\/AAAAAAAAmbw\/7SDaytpIdrg\/s1600\/hi-breed-kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hi-Breed Band from Kuching Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-wwJbCkUFtWM\/VDfKt5Ig6SI\/AAAAAAAAmbw\/7SDaytpIdrg\/s1600\/hi-breed-kuching.jpg\" height=\"266\" title=\"Hi-Breed Band from Kuching\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHi-Breed Band from Kuching\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHi-Breed\u003C\/b\u003E - From Cat City Kuching who has been playing for 28 years now. They are also self- taught musicians playing music as part-time playing covers of international country stars and groups like Alabama, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Brooks and Dunn and Willie Nelson.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aNKouYiYGsQ\/VDfKvqvWm-I\/AAAAAAAAmcA\/ZsrcXHtQ7tc\/s1600\/starlets-miri-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aNKouYiYGsQ\/VDfKvqvWm-I\/AAAAAAAAmcA\/ZsrcXHtQ7tc\/s1600\/starlets-miri-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Starlets Band from Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Starlets Band\u003C\/b\u003E - All girl country band from the home town of Miri, Sarawak. Originally, the band got together as a group with their first 6-song gig at the Piasau Boat Club in Miri, way back in April 2005. Three of them were sisters - Monalisa Ibrahim (vocal), Hawa Ibrahim (keyboard), Rahmah Ibrahim Norol (guitar) and niece Non\u003Cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\"\u003Eo made number four.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dRJcLC7gLcY\/VDfT4RGlBQI\/AAAAAAAAmc4\/_CCDrY-nASE\/s1600\/mcmf2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MCMF 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dRJcLC7gLcY\/VDfT4RGlBQI\/AAAAAAAAmc4\/_CCDrY-nASE\/s1600\/mcmf2015.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"MCMF 2015\" width=\"280\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EThe line up for the MCMF 2015 promises an exciting show that will keep country music lovers on their toes throughout the night here in Miri. Judging from the 1st Country Music Festival in Miri, Sarawak in 2014, the turnout was beyond expectation and guests mostly came dressed in their country attire, some of them from head to toe too. Even kids were seen sporting cowboy hats during the event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015 Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can get your tickets from\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlanet Conventions and Events; Tel: +60 82 368109, Fax: +60 82 362108\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlanet Borneo office and Utopia in Kuching (+6 085 414 300)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPlanet Borneo office and Parkcity Everly Hotel Miri\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKota Kinabalu - Contact Asif (014 6922757)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETicket Prices are RM80 for adults and RM40 for children\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECall 082 368109 for more details\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Artistic Director for MCMF2015 is Asif Pishori. You can also read more about the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/02\/miri-country-music-festival-2014.html\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E1st Miri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;and see various photos of it on the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MalaysiaAsia\/media_set?set=a.10200716325109145.1073741858.1792180172\u0026amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMalaysia Asia Facebook Page\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile for additional information on tickets, venue and other stuff, you can visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.miricountrymusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. See you at the next\u0026nbsp;Miri Country Music Festival 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2896207296496908331\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2896207296496908331\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2896207296496908331"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2896207296496908331"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/10\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html","title":"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 Performers "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uF73r0lheYE\/VDfOTScI7QI\/AAAAAAAAmco\/MJWwOYSWHZw\/s72-c\/country-music-festival-miri-malaysia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3722684999999997 111.40959619999997 6.4267175 116.57317019999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7982974741803610058"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-23T16:45:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-02T18:36:27.099+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KL Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Penang Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sabah Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXnkgAuPpLo\/VCA9Pm9A84I\/AAAAAAAAj8M\/3Rav_hoOBWE\/s1600\/jazz-festivals-in-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXnkgAuPpLo\/VCA9Pm9A84I\/AAAAAAAAj8M\/3Rav_hoOBWE\/s1600\/jazz-festivals-in-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Jazz Festivals Malaysia \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJazz Festivals in Malaysia\u003C\/b\u003E seem to have grown tremendously over the last ten years or so. No longer a selective or niche music genre, jazz in Malaysia has become more commercialized with the introduction of local and international festivals held throughout the country, over here in the peninsular and also in Sabah and Sarawak Borneo. Apart from that, music schools and universities have also contributed much to the success of jazz knowledge among its students over the years too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESo if you are a jazz lover or music lover, this article highlights the many jazz festivals held around Malaysia throughout the year where some of them are over three days long and others may be a single day event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-504oEt7IY2M\/VM9SzNdxxBI\/AAAAAAAAs7U\/O81uQ_HzqEQ\/s1600\/Johor%2BJazz%2BFestival%2B2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Johor Jazz Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-504oEt7IY2M\/VM9SzNdxxBI\/AAAAAAAAs7U\/O81uQ_HzqEQ\/s1600\/Johor%2BJazz%2BFestival%2B2015.jpg\" height=\"366\" title=\"Johor Baharu Jazz Fest 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EJB Jazz Fest 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EJB Jazz Fest\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnother jazz festival in Malaysia has been added into this list which is the \u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/jb-jazz-fest-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJB Jazz Fest 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Etaking off this end of February and early March at the DoubleTree Hilton in Johor Baharu City. World-class jazz musician Sadao Watanabe will be the highlight here which is in conjunction with the JB arts Festival 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile the dates are excellent due to it not clashing with other jazz festivals, this would be a good start to the music festival scene here in Malaysia. The dates are also after the Chinese New Year Festivals in Malaysia while having it held in Johor Baharu is a tactical move as the event will be able to rope in jazz lovers from possibly four countries - Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S0pQi9VKe-k\/VCA_0lmpBrI\/AAAAAAAAj8w\/DpsbhRuvPxo\/s1600\/Penang-Island-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2015\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S0pQi9VKe-k\/VCA_0lmpBrI\/AAAAAAAAj8w\/DpsbhRuvPxo\/s1600\/Penang-Island-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" height=\"451\" title=\"Penang Island Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPenang Island Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPenang Island Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe pioneers of jazz festivals in Malaysia was conceptualized after the seed of an idea of a jazz festival on an island was planted in 1996 and 8 years later, the idea was realized with the birth of the 1st Penang Island Jazz Festival in 2004, and in Malaysia too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAn independent festival fully owned and organized by The Capricorn Connection, the Penang Island Jazz Festival began as a 2 day \/ 1 stage event with a number of workshops and a mini Jazz Gallery. With the intention of creating a festival experience, many other supporting activities such as Fringe Stages, “Jazz With A Heart” Charity, Island Jazz Forum, Community Drum Circle, After Hours Jazz Jam and others have been added on in subsequent years.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHeld annually on the beautiful island of Penang every first weekend of December, the festival (which has been built on a “foundation of friendship” through the support of family and friends of the festival), has through the years seen many local and foreign acts from USA, UK, Australia, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, Brazil, Hungary, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, etc. performing on its “Jazz By The Beach Stage”.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe jazz event has grown through the years and established itself to be one of the more highly anticipated and important music festivals within the region. More information on the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2014\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003EPenang Island Jazz Festival 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mG9H4bpAJUg\/VCA_1KnmLcI\/AAAAAAAAj80\/Vrr1E2qOvaI\/s1600\/Borneo-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mG9H4bpAJUg\/VCA_1KnmLcI\/AAAAAAAAj80\/Vrr1E2qOvaI\/s1600\/Borneo-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" height=\"451\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.8000001907349px;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2014 - Image from LeonHart90.blogspot.com\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorneo International Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Borneo Jazz Festival was originally started as the \u003Cb\u003EMiri International Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003E back in 2006 and this was the second major Jazz Festival in Malaysia which was staged here in the resort city of Miri, Sarawak. The overall branding change was made to reflect the growing stature of the festival among leading jazz festivals in the region. ‘Borneo’ gives a unique positioning of Sarawak among jazz music aficionados.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ECreated by the Sarawak Tourism Board or STB, this international level jazz festival saw all sorts of top jazz performers from around the world coming here to perform over the years. Held at the same venue of the Everly ParkCity Hotel by the sea, jazz lovers from Brunei and across the region make their way here to enjoy this festival. The Borneo International Jazz Festival or BIJF is also usually held in the month of May or June here in Miri Sarawak. For more information, see the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/jazzborneo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival website\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6BNjlgI-QsE\/VCA9X_-IqII\/AAAAAAAAj8Y\/q5ZSyAHcEOA\/s1600\/kk-jazz-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-6BNjlgI-QsE\/VCA9X_-IqII\/AAAAAAAAj8Y\/q5ZSyAHcEOA\/s1600\/kk-jazz-festival.jpg\" height=\"395\" title=\"KK Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe KK Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKK Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOver in North Borneo, the Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival or KK Jazz Festival (KKJF) is an annual fund raising jazz extravaganza jointly organized by the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu (RCKK) and the Society of Performing Arts Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (SPArKS). Held yearly in the City of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the jazz festival brings together a musical melting pot of talents from around the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe KK Jazz Festival is headed to its ninth edition in 2015 since it was started in 2007 as the third jazz festival in Malaysia. A series of fringe events are usually held for the days leading up to the two-night main event every year and the turn out is quite decent as a number of 4000 people show up for the event.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe money raised from the KK Jazz Festival is used to fund deserving community projects by the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu – The Clean Water Project, Literacy Program and Eye Screening and Environment Protection. Some of the rural communities benefited from such initiative includes Kg. Timbou (Tuaran), Kg.Tamburan (Kota Belud). Kg. Kokol. More more information on the last\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/kkjazzfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKK Jazz Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NJOYcQVruFI\/VCA9XjbaecI\/AAAAAAAAj8c\/IPMt_SVefnQ\/s1600\/kl-jazz-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kuala Lumpur Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NJOYcQVruFI\/VCA9XjbaecI\/AAAAAAAAj8c\/IPMt_SVefnQ\/s1600\/kl-jazz-festival.jpg\" height=\"303\" title=\"KL Jazz Festival \" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKL Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EKuala Lumpur Jazz Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe 2-day KL Jazz Festival has seen some very big international names like Lee Ritenour, Ernie Watts, Lisa Young Quartet and many other international names from the world over. Having only started in 2012 based on the success of the Borneo Jazz and Penang Island Jazz, it was seen fit to have a jazz festival in Kuala Lumpur.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAt the KLJF, jazz aficionados can expect a convergence of contemporary jazz, smooth jazz, straight ahead jazz, classic jazz, jazz rock, R\u0026amp;B, swing, funk, classic rock and blues which is played throughout the two day event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ddB0RpGHrAg\/VM9SGuKrY3I\/AAAAAAAAs7E\/1tUjojppvRA\/s1600\/kl-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ddB0RpGHrAg\/VM9SGuKrY3I\/AAAAAAAAs7E\/1tUjojppvRA\/s1600\/kl-jazz-festival-2015.jpg\" height=\"290\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EErnie Watts that played at the KL Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe last Kuala Lumpur International Jazz Festival (KLIJF) took place at the Universiti Malaya grounds on Sept 14, 2014 while much has been abuzz for the next KLJF 2015 and who is coming to the city to perform. Find out more about the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.klinternationaljazz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKL Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgDlLIc5AoI\/VM9SRS0otqI\/AAAAAAAAs7M\/2Q2LXzWLhnI\/s1600\/world-youth-jazz-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"World Youth Jazz Festival in Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgDlLIc5AoI\/VM9SRS0otqI\/AAAAAAAAs7M\/2Q2LXzWLhnI\/s1600\/world-youth-jazz-festival.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"World Youth Jazz Festival 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWorld Youth Jazz Festival in Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWorld Youth Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe World Youth Jazz Festival (WYJF) works jointly under the initiatives of the Malaysian Minister Of Youth And Sports and Jazz Community Malaysia (JAZZCOMM). Running in their 3rd year, this event held at Putrajaya, showcases 20 jazz bands and performers from around the world and also Malaysians.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe objective is straight forward where the youth of the world would not only be able to showcase their jazz talents but to also integrate, collaborate, interact and network between themselves and established jazz musicians from all over the world not only among jazz lovers but with other lovers of other genres of music, towards world peace and harmony.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBesides the annual World Youth Jazz Festival, there would be constant jazz events and happenings to make\u0026nbsp;Malaysia the true home of World Youth Jazz. Prior to the main event annually, the organizers hope that a series of mini jazzfests would be held in Putrajaya and other cities in Malaysia to keep jazz alive and growing. More info on the previous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/worldyouthjazzfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWorld Youth Jazz Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ujajxxxa0ew\/VCA9Xgb1yVI\/AAAAAAAAj8U\/YyijOIiNKBY\/s1600\/Malaysian-Jazz-Piano-Festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia Jazz Piano Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ujajxxxa0ew\/VCA9Xgb1yVI\/AAAAAAAAj8U\/YyijOIiNKBY\/s1600\/Malaysian-Jazz-Piano-Festival.jpg\" height=\"291\" title=\"Malaysia Jazz Piano Festival \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMalaysia Jazz Piano Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMalaysia Jazz Piano Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAn inaugural jazz event held for 3 days at various locations saw\u0026nbsp;Ee Jeng Hin, Justin Lim and Cheah Wei Li from UCSI take part in this festival. The piano clinics were free admission and held at the university while the main events were held at No Black Tie in Kuala Lumpur with solos, duets and trios performances. More information on the last \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ucsimusic.wordpress.com\/2014\/01\/09\/malaysian-jazz-piano-festival-clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMalaysia Jazz Piano Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis article was specially made for all jazz lovers in Malaysia and around the world as traveling to see jazz concerts or festivals is one way of seeing the world. If you have any other information about any jazz festivals around Malaysia, please feel free to contact me or use the contact form below and I will add them into the list here. Thank you and see you at any of the Jazz Festivals in Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7982974741803610058\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7982974741803610058\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7982974741803610058"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7982974741803610058"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/jazz-festivals-in-malaysia.html","title":"Jazz Festivals in Malaysia "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXnkgAuPpLo\/VCA9Pm9A84I\/AAAAAAAAj8M\/3Rav_hoOBWE\/s72-c\/jazz-festivals-in-malaysia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.210484 101.97576600000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-11.796052499999998 81.321469000000022 20.2170205 122.63006300000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2902410389646899810"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-08T21:19:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-08T21:19:10.294+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Kuala Lumpur"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KL Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival Kuala Lumpur"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iVUp568IRek\/VA2pqLnvCXI\/AAAAAAAAiXU\/jHBkeNKSrII\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival KL \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iVUp568IRek\/VA2pqLnvCXI\/AAAAAAAAiXU\/jHBkeNKSrII\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival.jpg\" height=\"358\" title=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe first \u003Cb\u003ERainforest Reggae Music Festival \u003C\/b\u003Ein Kuala Lumpur will take place this 6th December 2014 at a the Kem Isi Rimba at Kemensah, near Ulu Kelang in the Klang Valley. The joint organizers initially planned for the Putrajaya International Reggae Festival on September 6th but due to unfortunate circumstances, the even was called off and postponed to this which is now branded as Rainforest Reggae Music Festival 2014.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gCqy_NwKq3o\/VA2ppTCk48I\/AAAAAAAAiXE\/EOfj9HzT2nI\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival-Malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival 2014 Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gCqy_NwKq3o\/VA2ppTCk48I\/AAAAAAAAiXE\/EOfj9HzT2nI\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival-Malaysia.jpg\" height=\"340\" title=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival 2014\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ECurrently, there is little information on this event which will take place at a private rainforest retreat where a limited number of people will enjoy this event. The theme for the event is also - 'Back to Nature' and at the moment, the attendees are listed at 300 pax and tickets are priced at RM150 which includes;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E* Shuttle from Taman Melawati to the venue and back (Exact pick up spot not confirmed)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E* Two meals - Lunch and BBQ Dinner or High Tea and BBQ Dinner\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs for the artist performing at the first ever Rainforest Reggae Music Festival 2014 in Malaysia, they are tentatively confirmed as below and the bands start performing at 5.00 pm;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EReggae Malaya\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESharp Shooter\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERasta Syndicate\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJa Gwaa\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDub Skank'in HiFi\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/---lKwvM1o1E\/VA2ppoYhChI\/AAAAAAAAiXI\/sqkY__XObjo\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival Kuala Lumpur \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/---lKwvM1o1E\/VA2ppoYhChI\/AAAAAAAAiXI\/sqkY__XObjo\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival-2014.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival Malaysia\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EApart from that, guests will also experience a variety of music workshops, learn about the 'Orang Asli' (Indigenous People) culture and also a Didgeridoo session in the day time. This one-day event will also see merchandise, food and beverage being sold at the venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Rainforest Reggae Music Festival is jointly organized by Red Coconut Produce, R \u0026amp; A Event Management, Kem Isi Rimba and MIRS (Malaysia International Reggae Society). Please note that there is \u003Cu\u003ENO Walk-In accepted\u003C\/u\u003E. Tickets must be purchased before attending this Reggae Festival. Also, the first 100 bookings will receive a free\u0026nbsp;Rainforest Reggae Music Festival T-Shirt!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T6sXqMOf6AE\/VA2p6_Z9ykI\/AAAAAAAAiXg\/z96kDdfByL8\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival-Kem-Isi-Rimba.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival Kem Isi Rimba\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-T6sXqMOf6AE\/VA2p6_Z9ykI\/AAAAAAAAiXg\/z96kDdfByL8\/s1600\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival-Kem-Isi-Rimba.jpg\" height=\"430\" title=\"Kem Isi Rimba \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIsi Rimba Camp\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large; text-align: start;\"\u003ERainforest Reggae Music Festival Information\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EDate: 6th December 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003ETime: 10.00 am till 12.00 midnight\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EMusic Starts: 5.00 pm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003ETickets: RM150.00\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003EWebsite:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Fest\/930840190265437?sk=timeline\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003ERainforest Reggae Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Facebook Page)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVenue:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKem Isi Rimba at Kemensah\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EJalan Kampung Orang Asli,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EUlu Kemensah 68000 Ulu Kelang\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKuala Lumpur, Malaysia\u003Cbr \/\u003EOrganaizers: Red Coconut Produce, R \u0026amp; A Event Management, Kem Isi Rimba and M.I.R.S\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMap to Isi Rimba\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"350\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com.my\/maps\/ms?msa=0\u0026amp;msid=217020427757179532400.0004d73ae8704608b544d\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ll=3.225443,101.781507\u0026amp;spn=0,0\u0026amp;t=m\u0026amp;iwloc=0004d73aef9ef9c6fd606\u0026amp;output=embed\" width=\"425\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Csmall\u003EView \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com.my\/maps\/ms?msa=0\u0026amp;msid=217020427757179532400.0004d73ae8704608b544d\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ll=3.225443,101.781507\u0026amp;spn=0,0\u0026amp;t=m\u0026amp;iwloc=0004d73aef9ef9c6fd606\u0026amp;source=embed\" style=\"color: blue; text-align: left;\"\u003EIsi Rimba Camp\u003C\/a\u003E in a larger map\u003C\/small\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EGPS Coordinates: Latitud: 3.2260316787835 - Longitud: 101.78182973869\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIsi Rimba is next to Sungai Semaping and is located in Selangor, Malaysia. Another easy landmark is that the location is behind Zoo Negara (National Zoo). However, the organaizers have stated that for the ticket price, they will pick up guests from a location at Taman Melawati (place to be confirmed) and shuttle them to and from the venue. Most likely it could be the Taman Melawati LRT Station.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs this is the Visit Malaysia Year 2014, many concerts and music festivals have been taking place all around Malaysia. Not only that, next year is Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015 which many will see more cultural festivals being held. Therefore if you are a reggae and nature lover, this is your chance to be at the inaugural 2014\u0026nbsp;Rainforest Reggae Music Festival in Kuala Lumpur.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2902410389646899810\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2902410389646899810\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2902410389646899810"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2902410389646899810"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/rainforest-reggae-music-festival-kuala.html","title":"Rainforest Reggae Music Festival Kuala Lumpur"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iVUp568IRek\/VA2pqLnvCXI\/AAAAAAAAiXU\/jHBkeNKSrII\/s72-c\/Rainforest-Reggae-Music-Festival.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Isi Rimba Camp, Kampung Kemensah, 68000 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.2252921 101.78110149999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"3.2243011 101.77984099999998 3.2262831 101.78236199999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7675437782248472761"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-02T17:24:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-02T17:24:21.748+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Asia Music Festival 2014"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QmaGgvOtVYQ\/VALkUhbvVhI\/AAAAAAAAhxg\/oD7hu5QoSOQ\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QmaGgvOtVYQ\/VALkUhbvVhI\/AAAAAAAAhxg\/oD7hu5QoSOQ\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-2014.jpg\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe second \u003Cb\u003EAsia Music Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E promises the most electrifying eclectic mix of live music on stage comprising bands from the Asian region. This 2-day musical festival featuring artistes and musicians from Asian countries such as India, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and homeground Malaysia.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHeld in the resort city of Miri in Sarawk Borneo, the AMF 2014 is set to bring the city to life with a mix of music genres that range from modern rock, roots, hip hop and pop. The straight forward objective is to attract the Asian expatriate community working in neighbouring Brunei, the local Bruneians themselves, our neighbours from Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia as well as those in Indonesia, Singapore and the surrounding region.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Paetwyiw2_w\/VALkUwr0aVI\/AAAAAAAAhxc\/krU9q6zKKpU\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Asia Music Festival 2013 Tree Planting \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Paetwyiw2_w\/VALkUwr0aVI\/AAAAAAAAhxc\/krU9q6zKKpU\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-performers.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Asia Music Festival 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPerformers from last years Asia Music Festival 2013 at the tree planting\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHeld at the Eastwood Golf and Country Club which is minutes from Miri city, the atmosphere is planned to be that of a carnival style with a showcase of a local Sarawakian bazaar selling ethnic craft and other souvenirs. Last years event saw a mini tattoo display, a photography exhibition and also a bikers gathering at the event with a decently large turnout for a first event here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMiri has been home to the world famous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and recently the unique \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and now the Asia Music Festival which adds a flavor of music to this part of Sarawak where each of the festivals are held months apart throughout the year here.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gBxcfEP3ohc\/VALkV1iXEuI\/AAAAAAAAhxk\/5n6o1-ZG9ek\/s1600\/asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"AMF Boy Thai Band\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gBxcfEP3ohc\/VALkV1iXEuI\/AAAAAAAAhxk\/5n6o1-ZG9ek\/s1600\/asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Boy Thai Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBoy Thai Band performs at the inaugural AMF 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe line up for this year has been carefully selected to appease the many walks of life here where the musical culture is of a more commercialized style versus conventional. Well balanced, the performers come from various countries around the region which are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAMF 2014 Performers\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDrumcall Community (Sarawak)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMAD August (Malaysia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMasia One (Singapore)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMisaluvi and Motion Family (Miri, Sarawak)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPancake 80 (Philippines)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPisco (Taiwan)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERas Muhamad (Indonesia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERetrospect (Thailand)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESalamMusik (Malaysia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESoul Mate (India)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HLOy8M_itoI\/VALli60Kl5I\/AAAAAAAAhyc\/hkwS0Ub7YRM\/s1600\/Drumcall-Community-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HLOy8M_itoI\/VALli60Kl5I\/AAAAAAAAhyc\/hkwS0Ub7YRM\/s1600\/Drumcall-Community-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"237\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDrumcall Community\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E(Malaysia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStarted with less than 10 members, early June 2013. Up to 2014, the members have been increased up to 30 members. The Drumcall Community is a platform for the drummers to practice together through consistent drumshed. Today, the Community has been performing in few events in Kuching City and the Community is growing!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5n1PHH0K_Q\/VALljLdiZAI\/AAAAAAAAhyU\/GsmsIHOMJhw\/s1600\/MAD-August-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5n1PHH0K_Q\/VALljLdiZAI\/AAAAAAAAhyU\/GsmsIHOMJhw\/s1600\/MAD-August-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"213\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMAD August\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E(Malaysia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe band was formed in August 24th (2011) and the band’s name was derived from their critical decision in the month of August, whether to pursue their dreams in music scene or to stay ordinary as others. The concept behind the name “MAD” is actually an abbreviation of a philosophical slogan – “Make A Difference”. \u0026nbsp;It pledges that everyone can make a difference in life, even with a least of strength. The main principles of the band’s initial “MAD” includes creative, peace \u0026amp; environmental caring. The word “August” which in numeric 8 – refers to success, opportunity \u0026amp; strength.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q8Hc-Ys88VM\/VALll2jMrhI\/AAAAAAAAhy0\/O2Nw5tGj4HI\/s1600\/masia-one-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q8Hc-Ys88VM\/VALll2jMrhI\/AAAAAAAAhy0\/O2Nw5tGj4HI\/s1600\/masia-one-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"193\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMasia One\u003C\/b\u003E (Singapore)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBorn in Singapore, Maysian Lim or popularly known as Masia One became a fan of Hip Hop after stumbling upon a bootleg copy of Public Enemy’s “It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back” at the age of 8. After moving to Vancouver Canada at the age of 9, Masia developed a keen interest in graffiti and break dance however It was not until she started studying architecture at The University of Toronto that she began writing rhymes and performing. There began her journey into the music world. Masia One also became the first female rapper to be nominated for \"Best Rap Video\" in the MuchMusic Video Awards.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7IEnFnmSshY\/VALljALMIaI\/AAAAAAAAhyY\/NQVEFXJp8Rs\/s1600\/Misaluvi-and-Motion-Family.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7IEnFnmSshY\/VALljALMIaI\/AAAAAAAAhyY\/NQVEFXJp8Rs\/s1600\/Misaluvi-and-Motion-Family.jpg\" height=\"242\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMisa Luvi and Motion Family\u003C\/b\u003E (Miri, Sarawak)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBrainchild of Michelle and Olivia, Misa Luvi are a dance group from Miri Sarawak, Misa Luvi have their own studio who perform and teach dance classes for Hip Hop, K-POP and dance choreography. They have performed at various events and also done various flash mobs around Sarawak. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nGzR-yLvhuk\/VALlkakZ3bI\/AAAAAAAAhyk\/8v2klW5IiiA\/s1600\/Pancake-80-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nGzR-yLvhuk\/VALlkakZ3bI\/AAAAAAAAhyk\/8v2klW5IiiA\/s1600\/Pancake-80-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"126\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPancake 80\u003C\/b\u003E (Philippines)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPancake 80 is a band composed of five musically talented individuals who share the same interest and love for music of different genres. From reggae, rock, pop alternative and most especially new wave music of the 80’s to which they add their own flavor when covering songs. Very talented, proof of which are awards from competitions both locally and abroad using their own compositions as their contest pieces.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z-wATqhnNIA\/VALlkHhN1hI\/AAAAAAAAhzY\/vzquI-NWYrg\/s1600\/P!SCO-band-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z-wATqhnNIA\/VALlkHhN1hI\/AAAAAAAAhzY\/vzquI-NWYrg\/s1600\/P!SCO-band-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"168\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPisco\u003C\/b\u003E (Taiwan)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPisco (P!SCO) from Taiwan plays modern rock and have performed around Asia. Members are CatLun on vocals, Rachel on guitars, Omoi on Bass, Ding Ding on Keyboards and Liang on Drums.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JfWRMSkHv44\/VALlk4jLF3I\/AAAAAAAAhyo\/HWo0vfGK-F4\/s1600\/Ras-Muhamad-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-JfWRMSkHv44\/VALlk4jLF3I\/AAAAAAAAhyo\/HWo0vfGK-F4\/s1600\/Ras-Muhamad-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"213\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERas Muhamad\u003C\/b\u003E (Indonesia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EProlific recording and \u0026nbsp;performing artist, bi-lingual lyricist, published book author, radio host \u0026amp; producer. The self-proclaimed Reggae Ambassador of Indonesia, Ras Muhamad has relentlessly and ceaselessly spread the message of Reggae from the aspects of culture and history throughout Indonesia and to the likes of South East Asian regions.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jsfRJNW_qR8\/VALlliB_5GI\/AAAAAAAAhyw\/sj4czvi0HL4\/s1600\/Retrospect-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jsfRJNW_qR8\/VALlliB_5GI\/AAAAAAAAhyw\/sj4czvi0HL4\/s1600\/Retrospect-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"200\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERetrospect\u003C\/b\u003E (Thailand)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn 2001 four kids, Big (guitar), Bomb (bass), Not (Guitar), and Nap (drums\/vocal) teamed up a rock band played industrial metal rock music, a mix of Death metal and Thrash metal which is quite heavy, raw, and rough. \u0026nbsp;They started playing for small parties, later on had a new member to play drum (Birth) whilst Big went abroad to further his education, the Retrospect is still a 4-member rock band.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-z_rsv_Muu00\/VALlmtTLQDI\/AAAAAAAAhy4\/BmsAOPEbcuc\/s1600\/salammusik-asia-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-z_rsv_Muu00\/VALlmtTLQDI\/AAAAAAAAhy4\/BmsAOPEbcuc\/s1600\/salammusik-asia-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"182\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESalamMusik\u003C\/b\u003E (Malaysia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003Eformed in 2010 by Ashraaf Salam A. Alam. He studied sound and music design at the Polytechnic of Mersing, Johor in 2006. During his studies, the music studio in the university was being constructed and to accomplish the tasks given, he built his own studio in his home which allowed him to experiment with different types of music. He graduated with distinction in 2008 and started producing his own music. Salammusik has also won Best Album at the Anugerah Industri Muzik ke-19 in 2012.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-i-ZvGNkDL5Q\/VALlneD4mrI\/AAAAAAAAhy8\/GxNEODKoseQ\/s1600\/soulmate-band-india.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-i-ZvGNkDL5Q\/VALlneD4mrI\/AAAAAAAAhy8\/GxNEODKoseQ\/s1600\/soulmate-band-india.jpg\" height=\"212\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESoul Mate\u003C\/b\u003E (India)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EInspired by the roots and groove sounds of the Blues, Blues-Rock, Soul, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Funk and R\u0026amp;B, SOULMATE was formed in Shillong, in October 2002 when Rudy Wallang and Tipriti Kharbangar decided to form a band dedicated to playing the Blues and spreading awareness about this important genre of music. \u0026nbsp;Since then have played numerous gigs all over India and Abroad.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETree Planting Ceremony at the Asia Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFollowing the tradition of the Rainforest World Music Festival and also the Borneo Jazz Festival, the AMF has also practiced a tree planting session before the festival which is done in the grounds of the Eastwood Golf and Country and Club , the official venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bBlUbHKZwuo\/VALkWs9Hg3I\/AAAAAAAAhx0\/e6i-vYw8jBc\/s1600\/dato-rashid-tree-planting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bBlUbHKZwuo\/VALkWs9Hg3I\/AAAAAAAAhx0\/e6i-vYw8jBc\/s1600\/dato-rashid-tree-planting.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"224\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iCJPuvetaTY\/VALkWG8FfEI\/AAAAAAAAhxs\/l9tdEKCxtBE\/s1600\/dato-rashid-khan-tree-planting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iCJPuvetaTY\/VALkWG8FfEI\/AAAAAAAAhxs\/l9tdEKCxtBE\/s1600\/dato-rashid-khan-tree-planting.jpg\" height=\"214\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDato Rashid Khan, CEO of Sarawak Tourism Board officially plants a tree in the tree planting ceremony for the Asia Music Festival in 2013. Below, one of the performing bands contribute their part to mother nature.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PDjmJYRGvmw\/VALncSE0sSI\/AAAAAAAAhzo\/5kTLw1Rpo10\/s1600\/amf-tree-planting-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PDjmJYRGvmw\/VALncSE0sSI\/AAAAAAAAhzo\/5kTLw1Rpo10\/s1600\/amf-tree-planting-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"488\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival 2014 Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPre sale before 2nd Oct - \u003Cb\u003ERM25.00 per day\u003C\/b\u003E (Adult) RM10 p\/day (Child\/Student Age 3-18)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoor sale 3 \u0026amp; 4 Oct - \u003Cb\u003ERM30.00 per day \u003C\/b\u003E(Adult) RM15 p\/day (Child\/Student Age 3-18)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDoors Open: 5.00pm\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShow Time: 7.30pm to 12.30am\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETo \u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/asiamusicfestival.net\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPurchase AMF 2014 Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c5WgB7z-WXA\/VALkW04JD-I\/AAAAAAAAhxw\/2e3fPGFw1cg\/s1600\/eastwood-gold-country-club-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Eastwood Golf and Country Club in Miri, Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c5WgB7z-WXA\/VALkW04JD-I\/AAAAAAAAhxw\/2e3fPGFw1cg\/s1600\/eastwood-gold-country-club-miri.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Eastwood Golf and Country Club in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.800000190734863px;\"\u003EOfficial venue - The Eastwood Golf and Country Club in Miri, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tllrHauKy8c\/VALkUWLvqnI\/AAAAAAAAhxY\/mR-xsQVxe8Y\/s1600\/amf-2014-tree-planting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Malaysia Asia and Malaysia Travel News\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tllrHauKy8c\/VALkUWLvqnI\/AAAAAAAAhxY\/mR-xsQVxe8Y\/s1600\/amf-2014-tree-planting.jpg\" height=\"428\" title=\"Malaysia Asia and Malaysia Travel News\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDavid and Janice from Malaysia Asia and Malaysia Travel News contributing our tree during the AMF 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe above photo shows the writer and photographer contributing back to mother earth during the inaugural Asia Music Festival here in Sarawak Borneo. The Asia Music Festival is organised by the Sarawak Tourism Board. For more information on this please visit the official\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/asiamusicfestival.net\/\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;website.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7675437782248472761\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7675437782248472761\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7675437782248472761"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7675437782248472761"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/09\/asia-music-festival-2014.html","title":"Asia Music Festival 2014"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QmaGgvOtVYQ\/VALkUhbvVhI\/AAAAAAAAhxg\/oD7hu5QoSOQ\/s72-c\/asia-music-festival-2014.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"4.399493 113.99138319999997 4.399493 113.99138319999997"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-1583260171623724349"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-08T14:24:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-02T15:57:58.857+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTDgvhHeSe8\/U7j_M43fpgI\/AAAAAAAAZco\/RlRhsPkhSbs\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTDgvhHeSe8\/U7j_M43fpgI\/AAAAAAAAZco\/RlRhsPkhSbs\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter a successful inaugural event in 2014, the \u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E is going to happen on the 7th February next year. If you are still clueless on this, think country and western music, think cowboys and cowgirls minus the horses. Yes, the\u0026nbsp;Miri Country Music Festival that took place early this year saw all walks of life coming to the Parkcity Everly Hotel along Brighton Beach in Miri. Not only did they curiously walk in, they came fully dressed for the occasion.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe are talking cowboys, cowgirls and even cowkids! While those that did not have a cowboy hat, they made the effort to dress in a check shirt and jeans. Many wore boots while the hard core even came fully attired complete with a sheriff badge. Overall, a total of 1,800 people turned up for the event, considering that the organaiser only targeted 1000 people. A huge success and pat-on-the-back for Uni Comms (previously known as UCSI Communications) based in Sarawak who is no stranger to events and concerts as they did a fantastic job for this first-ever event here in Borneo. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z0L4_iwXA6o\/U7j_NWfNfHI\/AAAAAAAAZcs\/oIffKsST6Rc\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-visitors.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z0L4_iwXA6o\/U7j_NWfNfHI\/AAAAAAAAZcs\/oIffKsST6Rc\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-visitors.JPG\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEveryone came dressed!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAs Miri has been in the music map of Sarawak Borneo for the last nine years since the introduction of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo-story.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(Previously Miri International Jazz Festival), the Miri Country Music Festival joins in together with the other inaugural \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/asia-music-festival-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to keep this resort township busy throughout the year. As Borneo Jazz takes place in May and Asia Music Festival in October, the Country Music Festival happens in the early February. In other words, there are music festivals going on throughout the four quarters of the year putting Miri on the music map.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-393eZEoSLeE\/U7j_L2ovh0I\/AAAAAAAAZck\/bPjk9qXx3a0\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mel and Joe at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-393eZEoSLeE\/U7j_L2ovh0I\/AAAAAAAAZck\/bPjk9qXx3a0\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Mel and Joe Singapore\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFavourites Mel and Joe from Singapore shook the house down\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThe over whelming crowds also come from near and far. While most of the crowd is local Sarawakian, a huge number of foreigners were also seen here. Mostly the expatriate market from Miri and also across the border of Brunei. A number a Sabahans were also seen here as it is only a 3-4 hour drive from the border. The next festival will most likely see a crowd of about 2000 and above, considering the success of the inaugural festival and also depending on how strong the marketing for this will be executed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOverall, the jovial mood during the festival was something totally unique and different as me, having been to the Borneo Jazz and also Asia Music Festival, the Country Music Festival showed a more family and friends get-together concept being practised. Country music if you should know is a very popular genre of music here in the northern part of Sarawak. Most of the local Sarawakian tribes from the area grew up on this music which is played throughout the year on radios, events, wedding, parties and even at the local bars and pubs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_5rW8uYaMTM\/U7j_LMGA1II\/AAAAAAAAZcI\/YfxkZrzCiJ8\/s1600\/D%E2%80%99Renegade-Band.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"D'Renegade Band Kota Kinabalu \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_5rW8uYaMTM\/U7j_LMGA1II\/AAAAAAAAZcI\/YfxkZrzCiJ8\/s1600\/D%E2%80%99Renegade-Band.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"D'Renegade Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ED'Renegade Band rocks the house with their country and western music\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EWith this kind of support from the local community, it was not a hard job convincing the folk to attend the festival. The price of RM80 inclusive of one drink was easily welcomed by the general community however, if sponsors were kind enough, there could have been a little more offered. While RM80 is not cheap for the lower income group who is one of the largest communities for country music, something needs to be done in order to capture that segment of the market.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe all know that when concerts or music festivals take place, there is always the monetary issue for the lower income group and hopefully something can be done to make festivals affordable for all walks of life. I do hope that some sort of campaign or joint-venture with the tourism ministry or companies that buy tickets in bulk to give it out to the lower income to give them a chance to attend this festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs for the rest, there is a pre-sale of tickets going at RM60 from now till September 2014 and they can be bought online.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pDm0UtODsmU\/U7j_LbqWehI\/AAAAAAAAZcM\/u54PxKa4y34\/s1600\/corn-cake-kings-malaysia.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Corn Cake Kings at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-pDm0UtODsmU\/U7j_LbqWehI\/AAAAAAAAZcM\/u54PxKa4y34\/s1600\/corn-cake-kings-malaysia.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Corn Cake Kings\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECorn Cake Kings from Kuala Lumpur on stage\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAs this was my first ever country music festival, I was a little unsure on what to expect from it, but having been there opened my mindset and perception to this. For some reason, people started to come as early as 4pm to the venue while the other two main festivals, the crowd would only come in after dinner. Without hesitation, I spoke to a few of the guests there and a majority of the them replied that this was the first of its kind and they did not want to miss out, especially listening to the local country and western bands that started at about 5pm. By 7pm, the crowd had grown to about 500 people and by 8pm, it doubled. What shocked me was that at 11pm, there were still people coming in to the venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-boF6Mx7y3ho\/U7j_N4m7gJI\/AAAAAAAAZc0\/fHRt_GL0ekY\/s1600\/wandering-mustangs-singapore.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Wandering Mustangs at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-boF6Mx7y3ho\/U7j_N4m7gJI\/AAAAAAAAZc0\/fHRt_GL0ekY\/s1600\/wandering-mustangs-singapore.JPG\" height=\"440\" title=\"Wandering Mustangs Singapore\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWandering Mustangs take stage at the Miri Country Music Festival 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival Band Line Up\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe line up was very good with a selection of bands from around the region including one Johnny Rogers Band all the way from Nashville, USA. Local bands included Hi Breed (Kuching), Country Road Band (Miri), Eia and The Superband (Brunei), D’Renegade Band (Kota Kinabalu), The Corn Cake Kings (Kuala Lumpur), Wandering Mustangs (Singapore) and Mel \u0026amp; Joe (Singapore). This alone was enough to keep the crowd rocking till past midnight here in Miri.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pfk1Sxi8lxI\/U7j_VaaHWOI\/AAAAAAAAZdI\/-Xe0duePJfM\/s1600\/Johnny-Rodger-Band-violinist.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Michelle Lambert Johnny Rogers Band Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pfk1Sxi8lxI\/U7j_VaaHWOI\/AAAAAAAAZdI\/-Xe0duePJfM\/s1600\/Johnny-Rodger-Band-violinist.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Michelle Lambert in Malaysia \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22.100000381469727px; text-align: left;\"\u003EMichelle Lambert performs a fiery act with her violin with the Johnny Rogers Band\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EAs for the upcoming\u0026nbsp;Miri Country Music Festival 2015, a line up has been confirmed but not announced officially although we know that Mel and Joe from Singapore are confirmed in the line up due to popular request apart from some bands from Malaysia, Singapore and locally from Sabah and Sarawak. On a lighter side, I would like to see if the organisers will be slightly creative in getting some other country and western bands from countries like Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines as this can fully grow the potential of making this festival a truly massive country music festival in the region.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpecial Thanks to Malaysia Travel News for sharing the images with Malaysia Asia. Also a huge massive thanks goes out to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"mailto:letitia@ucsicommunications.com\" style=\"background-color: white; color: #ec8a1c; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 19.5px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELetitia Samuel\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #211f1f; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003Efrom Uni Comms and Gracie Geckie for organising this trip to experience this first-of-a-kind event in Malaysia and here in Miri, Sarawak. This also makes it into the list of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for anyone wanting to know more details.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-716EkU_u_EQ\/U7j_Mb01LdI\/AAAAAAAAZcc\/vHpJxkSGTZM\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2014-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-716EkU_u_EQ\/U7j_Mb01LdI\/AAAAAAAAZcc\/vHpJxkSGTZM\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2014-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe finale on stage with all the artist performing together\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe Craft and Food Bazaar that was set up outdoors under a huge tent was also a hit with everyone, including the musicians. A fantastic selection of local and international food was available for all walks of life and the prices were really affordable. While the craft bazaar mainly sold only Sarawakian and traditional handicraft, many guest and artist were seen lingering around here purchasing some souvenirs. To be honest, even I bought a local leather cowboy hat to blend in. Price for the cowboy hat was around RM20 which was a steal! So, for food wise, there was abundance here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LVsZcecD5AE\/VM8rj5st-7I\/AAAAAAAAs5M\/A8zhH0KO4IA\/s1600\/Sarawak%2BTourism%2BMinister%2Bat%2BMiri%2BCounntry%2BMusic%2BFestival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-LVsZcecD5AE\/VM8rj5st-7I\/AAAAAAAAs5M\/A8zhH0KO4IA\/s1600\/Sarawak%2BTourism%2BMinister%2Bat%2BMiri%2BCounntry%2BMusic%2BFestival.jpg\" height=\"440\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe organiser (Gracie Geckie - Standing left) with the Sarawak Tourism Minister (in red shirt) and other delegates. The minister made a unannounced visit to the event too!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003ETill next February, I hope to attend this festival again so I can monitor the activities and feedback of the crowd, and of course, indulge in good old country and western music. For more information on the upcoming festival, visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.miricountrymusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. For those planning to come for the next event, please take note of the accommodations around Miri. There is a range of hotels from budget till 5-Stars around here. The best hotels would be the Parkcity Everly Hotel where the event is being held and also Marriott Miri which is a 10 minute walk to the event. Remember there is a special price for pre-bought tickets to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/miri-country-music-festival-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/1583260171623724349\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=1583260171623724349\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1583260171623724349"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/1583260171623724349"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html","title":"Miri Country Music Festival 2015 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-tTDgvhHeSe8\/U7j_M43fpgI\/AAAAAAAAZco\/RlRhsPkhSbs\/s72-c\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002 4.333131 113.99486000000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-214326651232193073"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-26T21:50:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-03T20:10:39.945+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Putrajaya"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Putrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-THkjGGr6q98\/U4NFP2sr6iI\/AAAAAAAAUkc\/6QjLvAxWNtk\/s1600\/putrajaya-international-reggae-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Putrajaya Reggae Festival 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-THkjGGr6q98\/U4NFP2sr6iI\/AAAAAAAAUkc\/6QjLvAxWNtk\/s1600\/putrajaya-international-reggae-festival.jpg\" height=\"360\" title=\"Putrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EReggae fans take note! The 1st \u003Cb\u003EPutrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E is going to take place at Precinct 4 from \u003Cstrike\u003E6-7 September 2014\u003C\/strike\u003E. Of all things, an international reggae festival here in Malaysia, and in Putrajaya! An incredible line up has also been confirmed for this festival which includes Rita Marley and Malaysia's own Dr. Sam among the 18 other bands and artist who perform here over the two day festival. So, time to get those reggae colours out from your closet for this!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUpdate 3rd September 2014 - The\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPutrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014 (\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPIRF 2014) event has been Cancelled.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLITa3yVGgE\/U4NFQ20Nz6I\/AAAAAAAAUkw\/523V7ABBJf0\/s1600\/putrajaya-reggae-festival-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Putrajaya International Reggae Festival Band Line Up\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLITa3yVGgE\/U4NFQ20Nz6I\/AAAAAAAAUkw\/523V7ABBJf0\/s1600\/putrajaya-reggae-festival-2014.jpg\" height=\"320\" title=\"Putrajaya Reggae Festival 2014 Band Line Up\" width=\"180\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ELine up of bands\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis event also promises a fantastic carnival mood as there are a number of unconfirmed fringe events taking place throughout the two days. Some of them mentioned are a Reggae Scooter Contest and possible some other contest to win a car and so on. There will be lots of food, a bazaar and even merchandise being sold there too. A campsite is also available where visitors can bring their own tents and camp out at the festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs much as I know now, a lot of things are still in the pipeline and awaiting confirmation, but alas, the first Malaysian reggae festival seems like something that is going to connect people with music. There is also a very strong emphasis on the 'No Drugs' campaign here. It will be well enforced from what we know.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EUntil further confirmation, we will continue to update the information obtained from the organaisers. Stay tuned and be ready for the first ever reggae festival in Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPutrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: 6-7 September 2014\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVenue:\u0026nbsp;Dataran Gemilang Putrajaya, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4, Putrajaya\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEntrance: FREE\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAdditional Info: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/events\/290233631126563\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPIRF2014 on Facebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-P41GhND8irU\/U4NFP92l3bI\/AAAAAAAAUkg\/kWx3zfhI4No\/s1600\/putrajaya-international-reggae-festival-map.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Map of Putrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-P41GhND8irU\/U4NFP92l3bI\/AAAAAAAAUkg\/kWx3zfhI4No\/s1600\/putrajaya-international-reggae-festival-map.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Putrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014 Map\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EProposed Reggae Festival Site Map\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003EUpdate 3rd September 2014 - The PIRF 2014 event has been Cancelled.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those planning to head here, please book your accommodation in advance as there are a number of hotels and even budget hotels located around. Do your research in advance. Driving from KL will take you about 40 minutes. There are limited bus services from KL too. Taxis are quite pricey for those on a budget. Again, this event is apparently confirmed by the organaiser but an official press release announcement is still awaited by us for the first Putrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/214326651232193073\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=214326651232193073\u0026isPopup=true","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/214326651232193073"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/214326651232193073"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/putrajaya-international-reggae-festival.html","title":"Putrajaya International Reggae Festival 2014"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-THkjGGr6q98\/U4NFP2sr6iI\/AAAAAAAAUkc\/6QjLvAxWNtk\/s72-c\/putrajaya-international-reggae-festival.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Dataran Gemilang, Presint 4, 43000 Putrajaya, Federal Territory of Putrajaya, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"2.903741 101.68039799999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-22.6182935 60.371803999999969 28.4257755 142.98899199999997"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6430985189543442038"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-19T22:36:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:51:20.848+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Expo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo World Music Expo 2014"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZWtkZANnUCs\/U3nc-YzoQfI\/AAAAAAAAUKc\/zvpOhUNhC-A\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZWtkZANnUCs\/U3nc-YzoQfI\/AAAAAAAAUKc\/zvpOhUNhC-A\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2014.jpg\" height=\"434\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAfter a successful inaugural event last year, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EBorneo World Music Expo 2014\u003C\/b\u003E is back again and this time around, held at the Hilton Kuching in Sarawak from the 16-18 June. If you have been an ethnic and world music lover, or better, been to the Rainforest World Music Festival, this event showcases some of the amazing musicians and performers that are yet to be discovered, and it is scheduled just a few days before the RWMF too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn general, if you are heading over to Sarawak for the RWMF, you can also catch the Borneo World Music Expo and see some of the new talents showcased. Overall, instead of spending just four or five days here, you can put in a full week in Sarawak to catch both events.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELast year at the first \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which was held at the Pullman Hotel in Kuching, a number of performers who played here for the first time, impressed a lot of people, including me. I believe almost everyone who came for the BWME showcase did not expect to see some of the performers shine on the two nights of performance and a couple of them continued to perform at the Rainforest World Music Festival, where they played a different set of music too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBWME is also the brainchild of Sarawak Tourism Board's CEO Datuk Rashid Khan and this expo was created to work hand in hand in bringing world music lovers, professionals, programmers, buyers and musicians together in one main event that would follow through to the Rainforest World Music Festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are some photos taken during the BWME 2013 at Pullman Kuching. They include most of the musicians and performers throughout the three days.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-odwN-5rkaRc\/U3oKxJOQmZI\/AAAAAAAAUMU\/cr3YF9IyFY8\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-workshop.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"BWME Workshop \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-odwN-5rkaRc\/U3oKxJOQmZI\/AAAAAAAAUMU\/cr3YF9IyFY8\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-workshop.JPG\" height=\"300\" title=\"Borneo World Music Expo Workshop\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo Workshop\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gJc4jDPi1E\/U3oKvgmToVI\/AAAAAAAAUME\/yobeDhVDi1M\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Shangyin Chinese Chamber Musicians\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3gJc4jDPi1E\/U3oKvgmToVI\/AAAAAAAAUME\/yobeDhVDi1M\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.jpg\" height=\"420\" title=\"Shangyin Chinese Chamber \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EShangyin Chinese Chamber Musicians on stage\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VM2JjBkOn_g\/U3oRNAbT4SI\/AAAAAAAAUNc\/wFSHq5UA3zs\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chinese traditional instruments in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VM2JjBkOn_g\/U3oRNAbT4SI\/AAAAAAAAUNc\/wFSHq5UA3zs\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.JPG\" height=\"434\" title=\"Chinese traditional instruments \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EClose up of Chinese traditional instruments\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7z97e3fWvI\/U3oKvqujhwI\/AAAAAAAAUMM\/yUwzNcMLNjk\/s1600\/bario-highland-bamboo-band.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Highland Bamboo Band from Bario Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-z7z97e3fWvI\/U3oKvqujhwI\/AAAAAAAAUMM\/yUwzNcMLNjk\/s1600\/bario-highland-bamboo-band.jpg\" height=\"362\" title=\"Bario Highland Bamboo Band\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBario Highland Bamboo Band performing\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7CWDY38TQ40\/U3oKv6h5kfI\/AAAAAAAAUMI\/chHNiYya3KA\/s1600\/bisaya-limbang.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bisaya Gong Orchestra from Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7CWDY38TQ40\/U3oKv6h5kfI\/AAAAAAAAUMI\/chHNiYya3KA\/s1600\/bisaya-limbang.jpg\" height=\"434\" title=\"Bisaya Gong Orchestra\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBisayah Gong Orchestra with their traditional instruments\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gtm4_WJB00g\/U3oKxlocW7I\/AAAAAAAAUMY\/FkT5vxSeCdA\/s1600\/oikyotaan-band.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Oikyotaan Band\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gtm4_WJB00g\/U3oKxlocW7I\/AAAAAAAAUMY\/FkT5vxSeCdA\/s1600\/oikyotaan-band.jpg\" height=\"386\" title=\"Oikyotaan \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMembers of Oikyotaan on stage at the BWME 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VSFUKwLyPno\/U3oKyGd4cJI\/AAAAAAAAUNA\/RuZ7AXOnaG0\/s1600\/oikyotaan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Oikyotaan \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VSFUKwLyPno\/U3oKyGd4cJI\/AAAAAAAAUNA\/RuZ7AXOnaG0\/s1600\/oikyotaan.jpg\" height=\"344\" title=\"Oikyotaan \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIntense singing from\u0026nbsp;Oikyotaan\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JIK-ws7qLZ0\/U3oKyR0_MRI\/AAAAAAAAUMs\/0YADw8DxJWo\/s1600\/rythym-in-bronze-gamelan.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rhythm in Bronze Band Malaysia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JIK-ws7qLZ0\/U3oKyR0_MRI\/AAAAAAAAUMs\/0YADw8DxJWo\/s1600\/rythym-in-bronze-gamelan.jpg\" height=\"434\" title=\"Rhythm in Bronze\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERhythm in Bronze, a Gamelan group from west Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xyQeKSPBMnc\/U3oTUP8FcgI\/AAAAAAAAUNo\/R_91fKyJ1cA\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-performance.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sandeep Chatterjee from India \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xyQeKSPBMnc\/U3oTUP8FcgI\/AAAAAAAAUNo\/R_91fKyJ1cA\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-performance.JPG\" height=\"420\" title=\"Sandeep Chatterjee\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESandeep Chatterjee tabla player in a moment at the BWME 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kcB7TOycJKo\/U3oTUBjOgII\/AAAAAAAAUNw\/OGOWElE3XeQ\/s1600\/korean-dancers-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Palsandae Korean Group\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kcB7TOycJKo\/U3oTUBjOgII\/AAAAAAAAUNw\/OGOWElE3XeQ\/s1600\/korean-dancers-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"436\" title=\"Palsandae from Korea\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMembers of\u0026nbsp;Palsandae, a Korean performing arts group that impresses the audience with their moves\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-67ZRcOpjsQI\/U3oTUK0ueHI\/AAAAAAAAUNs\/xizC-gbUj5E\/s1600\/rafly-wa-saja-indonesia.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rafly Wa Saja Indonesia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-67ZRcOpjsQI\/U3oTUK0ueHI\/AAAAAAAAUNs\/xizC-gbUj5E\/s1600\/rafly-wa-saja-indonesia.JPG\" height=\"422\" title=\"Rafly Wa Saja\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ERafly Wa Saja mesmerizes the audience with his unique style of singing\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat happens at the Borneo World Music Expo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6GPt6E0zXkI\/U3oKydJAouI\/AAAAAAAAUMg\/pgpjJqsK5Z8\/s1600\/rythym-in-bronze-malaysia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rhythm in Bronze\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6GPt6E0zXkI\/U3oKydJAouI\/AAAAAAAAUMg\/pgpjJqsK5Z8\/s1600\/rythym-in-bronze-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"400\" title=\"Rhythm in Bronze\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EGenerally there are multiple things going on such as conferences, case studies, workshops, meetings, networking, music showcase and a trade fair so music programmers, musicians, music buyers and visitors from all over the world congregate here for this unique expo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConferences \u003C\/b\u003E- During these conferences which are closed doors and only for registered delegates, much is discussed and shared here. Talk include artist professionalism, how to brand a band in other countries, how to use the internet to sell a band, how to market a destination and even how to organize events and so on.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECase Studies\u003C\/b\u003E - A closed door session with delegates that highlights various case studies of other music festivals, government involvements, music institutions and so on are discussed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWorkshops \u003C\/b\u003E- Musicians share knowledge, history and even in-depth explanation to the instruments and so on. Demonstrations are conducted to the audience as well. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENetworking \u003C\/b\u003E- Throughout the three day expo, many delegates from the world over will stay at the same hotel where there will meet one another to do casual or business networking. Friend are made while business deals are also tightened and some even sealed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMusic Showcase\u003C\/b\u003E - Spread throughout the three days, a grand opening performance to welcome delegates is one of the highlights while other invited performers play in the late afternoons and evenings to the delegates and public. Tickets for the showcase are also sold at the event for public who want to see them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETrade Fair\u003C\/b\u003E - Only open to registered delegates, one of the halls are converted into a mini trade fair where buyers meet sellers for this expo.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLP7Dd2rsGg\/U3oKzmv8C6I\/AAAAAAAAUMw\/bLhuushUB_I\/s1600\/sape-player.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Sape Musician\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FLP7Dd2rsGg\/U3oKzmv8C6I\/AAAAAAAAUMw\/bLhuushUB_I\/s1600\/sape-player.jpg\" title=\"Sape Musician\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA performer from Sarawak with his Sape instruments\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor this years Borneo World Music Expo, the organizer has invited 25 international world music programmers to discuss and share international experiences with delegates. 10 local and regional musicians and performers have also been selected to showcase their unique music throughout the three days. Some of them are also performing at the RWMF 2014 too.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMusic Showcase Performance for BWME 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMah Meri from Pulau Carey in Selangor, West Malaysia\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMadeeh from Sarawak\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGedang Melayu Sarawak\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBarmer Boys from Rajasthan, India\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKorphai from Thailand\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAye Su Kyaw Ensemble from Myanmar\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDing Li Music Company from Singapore\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGen Wak Long from Kelantan, West Malaysia\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMajalin Raso from Java, Indonesia\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjhOhaLSeJU\/U3oKws-gI6I\/AAAAAAAAUMQ\/3LTiHiIIrYA\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-artist.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Talago Buni Indonesia \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EjhOhaLSeJU\/U3oKws-gI6I\/AAAAAAAAUMQ\/3LTiHiIIrYA\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-artist.JPG\" height=\"434\" title=\"Talago Buni\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA female member of Talago Buni, a band from Indonesia sings some unique vocals\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more information on this event, or if you wish to register as a delegate, you can visit the official website of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/borneomusicexpo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. If you are just a interested visitor, I recommend you come for the music showcase as it is quite interesting. Just head to the Hilton Kuching and purchase your daily tickets from the counter in front of the showcase. Tickets are priced at RM30.00. (US$10).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are an ethnic and world music lover, you can also check out some of the other \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Emusic festivals in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Note that the Sarawak Tourism Board organizes the World Rainforest Music Festival, Borneo Jazz Festival and also the Asia Music Festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor this year, I am headed there again as a journalist to see what the BWME 2014 has lined up. I know that expectations are quite high as this involves international delegates therefore I am sure that the expo will be much better than the last one. With that, I most definitely look forward to the Borneo World Music Expo 2014. See you there!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/6430985189543442038\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=6430985189543442038\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6430985189543442038"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6430985189543442038"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-world-music-expo-2014.html","title":"Borneo World Music Expo 2014"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZWtkZANnUCs\/U3nc-YzoQfI\/AAAAAAAAUKc\/zvpOhUNhC-A\/s72-c\/borneo-world-music-expo-2014.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.530976 110.34421989999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0230635 109.69877289999998 2.0388884999999997 110.98966689999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8476019963986369282"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-05T17:50:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-03-15T23:33:40.609+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2014"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":" Borneo Jazz 2013 - A Photo Story "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QUFkrECXRwc\/U2deFUeMD8I\/AAAAAAAAT0Y\/GOf_HUmkvCQ\/s1600\/Scott-Martin-Latin-Soul-Band-Malaysia.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Photo \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QUFkrECXRwc\/U2deFUeMD8I\/AAAAAAAAT0Y\/GOf_HUmkvCQ\/s1600\/Scott-Martin-Latin-Soul-Band-Malaysia.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\" Borneo Jazz 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile the \u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E is taking place next week (9-10 May), much anticipation has been in the air about the performers this year. Last year showed the fans a fascinating time with a strong line up of musicians from around the world. So this year's line up has to top it and as I prepare to make my way to Miri for the BJF 2014, here is a compilation of what happened at the previous Borneo Jazz Festival 2013.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EJazz is a genre that is loved by many people, but there is a very low understanding of jazz music in Malaysia, especially with the younger generation. While most people always assume jazz is about Kenny G, Harry Connick Jr or even Kitaro, you should know that jazz goes a long long way. If you would love to find out more about jazz music, the Borneo Jazz Festival is one even you should attend due to the workshops and forums hosted for the public. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENote that all the photos were taken by me as I attended the festival in Miri and here they are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-C9X91UFHf5k\/U2dHLBXtahI\/AAAAAAAATys\/mgfFeWkP3Tk\/s1600\/everly-parkcity-hotel-miri.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Everly ParkCity Hotel Miri, Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-C9X91UFHf5k\/U2dHLBXtahI\/AAAAAAAATys\/mgfFeWkP3Tk\/s1600\/everly-parkcity-hotel-miri.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Everly ParkCity Hotel\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThis is the view of the outdoor area at the Everly ParkCity Hotel where the Borneo Jazz Festival is held\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TnrXe1I5Z6g\/U2dHNDUURXI\/AAAAAAAATzM\/iZAx0UK3GDM\/s1600\/sape-players-miri-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sape Player Sarawak Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TnrXe1I5Z6g\/U2dHNDUURXI\/AAAAAAAATzM\/iZAx0UK3GDM\/s1600\/sape-players-miri-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"444\" title=\"Kayan Sape Players \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKayan Sape Players perform during the opening dinner of the Borneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uyODZqJgCZQ\/U2dHJXI7IkI\/AAAAAAAATyI\/LWtrgRgnIA8\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013-launching.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-uyODZqJgCZQ\/U2dHJXI7IkI\/AAAAAAAATyI\/LWtrgRgnIA8\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013-launching.JPG\" height=\"456\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESarawak Tourism Board's CEO Dato' Rashid Khan officiated the Borneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EG29BGCNd2M\/U2dHLUhHwfI\/AAAAAAAATy0\/hPq7iao-MUY\/s1600\/hazmat-modine-borneo-jazz.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EG29BGCNd2M\/U2dHLUhHwfI\/AAAAAAAATy0\/hPq7iao-MUY\/s1600\/hazmat-modine-borneo-jazz.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHazmat Modine and other musicians during the press conference in Miri, Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5t3g4kteQjI\/U2dHKPWMlLI\/AAAAAAAATyY\/AHc_xr1r1cs\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-artist-dinner.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5t3g4kteQjI\/U2dHKPWMlLI\/AAAAAAAATyY\/AHc_xr1r1cs\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-artist-dinner.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe welcome dinner for the musicians and performers at the Everly ParkCity Hotel\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KIP9MVBEhEc\/U2dHIgfFWkI\/AAAAAAAATx4\/Zpl-19aYj28\/s1600\/bijf-2014.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photos of Borneo Jazz Festival\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KIP9MVBEhEc\/U2dHIgfFWkI\/AAAAAAAATx4\/Zpl-19aYj28\/s1600\/bijf-2014.JPG\" height=\"400\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe opening of the\u0026nbsp;Borneo Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iJYPBr06DxQ\/U2dHIUqsD8I\/AAAAAAAATx0\/gUwZSEk6Vhg\/s1600\/bijf-2014-performers.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hazmat Modine Band at Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-iJYPBr06DxQ\/U2dHIUqsD8I\/AAAAAAAATx0\/gUwZSEk6Vhg\/s1600\/bijf-2014-performers.JPG\" height=\"420\" title=\"Hazmat Modine at Borneo Jazz \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 12.133334159851074px; text-align: left;\"\u003EHazmat Modine performs with an explosive combination of horns\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TqPqwdxZ4TA\/U2dHI65ADiI\/AAAAAAAATyA\/Q0S5giJHLMs\/s1600\/bijf-2014=singers.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rachelle Garniez of Hazmat Modine \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TqPqwdxZ4TA\/U2dHI65ADiI\/AAAAAAAATyA\/Q0S5giJHLMs\/s1600\/bijf-2014=singers.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Rachelle Garniez\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 22.399999618530273px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ERachelle Garniez of Hazmat Modine and her powerful vocals\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SPUCmRtobdo\/U2dHHqdnVuI\/AAAAAAAATxw\/N6dnS-uGWTQ\/s1600\/Scott-Martin-Latin-Soul-Band-Malaysia.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hazmat Modain Band Sarawak Borneo \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SPUCmRtobdo\/U2dHHqdnVuI\/AAAAAAAATxw\/N6dnS-uGWTQ\/s1600\/Scott-Martin-Latin-Soul-Band-Malaysia.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Hazmat Modain Band in Sarawak \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHazmat Modain Band delivers a powerful combination of jazz, funk and soul\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dzIAun17qQk\/U2dHGvJRuvI\/AAAAAAAATxc\/JBihiSll8Sg\/s1600\/Lisa-Young-Quartet-Borneo-Jazz.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dzIAun17qQk\/U2dHGvJRuvI\/AAAAAAAATxc\/JBihiSll8Sg\/s1600\/Lisa-Young-Quartet-Borneo-Jazz.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mi9s8ONIww8\/U2dHHS4AX8I\/AAAAAAAATxo\/nUtroBx2pa0\/s1600\/Scott-Martin-Band-borneo-jazz.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mi9s8ONIww8\/U2dHHS4AX8I\/AAAAAAAATxo\/nUtroBx2pa0\/s1600\/Scott-Martin-Band-borneo-jazz.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EPamela Fleming and Rachelle Garniez of Hazmat Modien\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TYZEs8ofegw\/U2dHKMValnI\/AAAAAAAATyU\/sBdM0H1suvk\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak West Jazz Band \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TYZEs8ofegw\/U2dHKMValnI\/AAAAAAAATyU\/sBdM0H1suvk\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" height=\"416\" title=\"West Jazz Band \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWest Jazz Band from Sarawak with their performance \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-k6QcXEPlBS4\/U2dHJGvXE4I\/AAAAAAAATyE\/gOg4H9VimMk\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013-crowd.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Crowd Photos \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-k6QcXEPlBS4\/U2dHJGvXE4I\/AAAAAAAATyE\/gOg4H9VimMk\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013-crowd.JPG\" height=\"418\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival crowd \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe crowd at the Borneo Jazz Festival in Miri, Sarawak\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gNYPy1PMsPk\/U2dHKlnrjeI\/AAAAAAAATyk\/r2ENvGHhj5Q\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"West Jazz Band Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gNYPy1PMsPk\/U2dHKlnrjeI\/AAAAAAAATyk\/r2ENvGHhj5Q\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.JPG\" height=\"412\" title=\"West Jazz Band from Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe West Jazz Band from Sarawak gives an amazing performance\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dkfl-szsOaM\/U2dHK3aim2I\/AAAAAAAATyo\/92qs5nOACw8\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-miri-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Dkfl-szsOaM\/U2dHK3aim2I\/AAAAAAAATyo\/92qs5nOACw8\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-miri-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"256\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-heiKTZsmwVc\/U2dHL-Yl1TI\/AAAAAAAATy8\/madjxX3akdU\/s1600\/norneo-jazz-miri-decoration.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-heiKTZsmwVc\/U2dHL-Yl1TI\/AAAAAAAATy8\/madjxX3akdU\/s1600\/norneo-jazz-miri-decoration.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"267\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EGuest having a wonderful time at the Borneo Jazz Festival, a balloon saxophonist \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-K-VhTqI9LxM\/U2dHMeZQQ5I\/AAAAAAAATzE\/iiDjvYF6-0w\/s1600\/nylons-borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"the Nylons from Canada \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-K-VhTqI9LxM\/U2dHMeZQQ5I\/AAAAAAAATzE\/iiDjvYF6-0w\/s1600\/nylons-borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" height=\"388\" title=\"Nylons from Canada \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the highlights of the\u0026nbsp;Borneo Jazz 2013 were the Nylons from Canada\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-s2e357RWOW4\/U2dHMwGpUVI\/AAAAAAAATzI\/0L0DEqIbvdE\/s1600\/nylons-lion-king-song-borneo-jazz.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"the Nylons from Canada at Borneo Jazz\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-s2e357RWOW4\/U2dHMwGpUVI\/AAAAAAAATzI\/0L0DEqIbvdE\/s1600\/nylons-lion-king-song-borneo-jazz.JPG\" height=\"412\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival Performers \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Lion King done accapella by the Nylons\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-suRkl3Bgfyg\/U2dHGnNcCLI\/AAAAAAAATxg\/Z1uC60BtaUk\/s1600\/BJF-2013-the-nylons.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nylons from Canada \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-suRkl3Bgfyg\/U2dHGnNcCLI\/AAAAAAAATxg\/Z1uC60BtaUk\/s1600\/BJF-2013-the-nylons.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"the Nylons\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENylons giving a show to remember\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtafuKp_VHE\/U2dHNtO2MkI\/AAAAAAAATzQ\/bA70NBftWZs\/s1600\/sarawak-jazz-festival.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Photo of Borneo Jazz Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rtafuKp_VHE\/U2dHNtO2MkI\/AAAAAAAATzQ\/bA70NBftWZs\/s1600\/sarawak-jazz-festival.JPG\" height=\"424\" title=\"Borneo Jazz 2013 Photo\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA fan records one of the performers during the show\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLGAZoMBdF0\/U2dHN6qTpjI\/AAAAAAAATzY\/bV8E4N9yZ3g\/s1600\/strongbow-girls-promoters.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uLGAZoMBdF0\/U2dHN6qTpjI\/AAAAAAAATzY\/bV8E4N9yZ3g\/s1600\/strongbow-girls-promoters.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"257\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-94fGGALgSUo\/U2dHHhAjbcI\/AAAAAAAATxs\/Ff49vAfIAVs\/s1600\/Scott-Martin-Latin-Soul-Band.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-94fGGALgSUo\/U2dHHhAjbcI\/AAAAAAAATxs\/Ff49vAfIAVs\/s1600\/Scott-Martin-Latin-Soul-Band.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"258\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EStrongbow Beer Promoters, Pamela Fleming blows her horns\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A-83IWQj3HU\/U2dHJ1XzP2I\/AAAAAAAATyQ\/X8FNRdq-72Y\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Closing of Borneo Jazz 2013\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A-83IWQj3HU\/U2dHJ1XzP2I\/AAAAAAAATyQ\/X8FNRdq-72Y\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Borneo Jazz 2013 Closing\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe finale of the Borneo Jazz 2013, artist and performers bid the crowd farewell\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you are into jazz music, this is one jazz festival you should attend. I am not saying this but as a music lover and having attended multiple jazz festivals around Malaysia, personally I think the Borneo Jazz Festival has some pretty high standards in my opinion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWell, in other words, having the festival here in Miri is something unique as one can explore this once called 'Oil-City'. Lots of culture, food and heritage awaits those who love to explore while Miri remains one of the main gateways to the Mulu National Park, Niah National Park and also the highland villages of Bario and Bakelalan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year, the Borneo Jazz Festival 2014 or BIJF 2014 is taking place from the 9-10th May at the Everly Parkcity Hotel. You can get more information about tickets and packages for the event from the \u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/jazzborneo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;For those going, see you at the Borneo Jazz Festival.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8476019963986369282\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8476019963986369282\u0026isPopup=true","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8476019963986369282"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8476019963986369282"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/05\/borneo-jazz-2013-photo-story.html","title":" Borneo Jazz 2013 - A Photo Story "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QUFkrECXRwc\/U2deFUeMD8I\/AAAAAAAAT0Y\/GOf_HUmkvCQ\/s72-c\/Scott-Martin-Latin-Soul-Band-Malaysia.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3051714999999997 111.41307300000001 6.3610904999999995 116.57664700000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7032338472300242286"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-26T09:44:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:52:52.570+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Featured"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Langkawi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Langkawi Live 2014 - One Earth Blues Festival"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Z0126Kihb0\/Uw1GkxUT3aI\/AAAAAAAATCg\/z9bdcD8k2OE\/s1600\/meritus-pelangi-langkawi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Z0126Kihb0\/Uw1GkxUT3aI\/AAAAAAAATCg\/z9bdcD8k2OE\/s1600\/meritus-pelangi-langkawi.jpg\" height=\"356\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELangkawi Live – One Earth Blues Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E will be staged at Langkawi’s Cba over the weekend of March 28 -29 2014 will include Malaysia’s finest blues artistes. Performers to appear include: The Jamie Wilson Trio, Russell Curtis Project, Alex Terry and Victor Chan, Elvira Arul, Usehera, Kealvyn and The Blues and Raggy Singh plus more artistes yet to be confirmed. Langkawi Live was launched in 2011 as a vehicle for bringing exciting and eclectic music events to various venues on the Malaysian resort island of Langkawi. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe festival setting for 2014 is Cba along the picturesque Pantai Cenang beachfront of the Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa Langkawi with the music timed to start each evening at 7pm just as the sun sets over the Andaman Sea. Festival passes are priced at a modest RM30 each evening including the first drink. In addition to the music the festival aims to promote Langkawi internationally as an eco-friendly holiday destination in line with the concept of Naturally Langkawi and to encourage the local community to keep the island clean and green. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAn acoustic fireside set during the blues festival from \u003Cb\u003E8pm-9pm on March 29th\u003C\/b\u003E will be a unique way of celebrating the global event, Earth Hour. Eco Knights will also be screenings several short eco films during the breaks between the musical performances. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Charity Club Langkawi. For more details including and specially priced accommodation packages log onto \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.langkawi-live.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ELangkawi Live 2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E One Earth Blues Festival. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7032338472300242286\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7032338472300242286\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7032338472300242286"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7032338472300242286"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/02\/langkawi-live-2014-one-earth-blues.html","title":"Langkawi Live 2014 - One Earth Blues Festival"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Z0126Kihb0\/Uw1GkxUT3aI\/AAAAAAAATCg\/z9bdcD8k2OE\/s72-c\/meritus-pelangi-langkawi.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Pelangi Meritus Resort, Langkawi "},"georss$point":{"$t":"6.29727937371681 99.721898073486273"},"georss$box":{"$t":"6.28149637371681 99.701728073486279 6.31306237371681 99.742068073486266"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6693020201468152951"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-14T22:50:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:53:37.013+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Miri Country Music Festival 2014 Preview Session "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JGeOnp1axwQ\/Uv4dWBpZlSI\/AAAAAAAAS8Q\/1GhJxv597QU\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2014+-+Copy.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JGeOnp1axwQ\/Uv4dWBpZlSI\/AAAAAAAAS8Q\/1GhJxv597QU\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-2014+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"427\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2014\u003C\/b\u003E takes of today (14th\u0026nbsp; February) with a cocktail gathering among all parties involved in this first ever music festival held here in the city of Miri, Sarawak. Musicians, organisers, media and invited guest were treated to a sunset cocktail at the Parkcity Everly Hotel here in Miri where every department got to mingle and meet each other before the big show tomorrow on the 15th February here. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBands from the USA, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia and also Sarawak were seen mingling and getting to know each other during the cocktail session. Soon after, a preview performance was conducted by two band at the Ruai Lounge of the hotel. Opening the preview was Bruneian band Eia and the Superband followed by popular Country and Blues band from Kuala Lumpur, The Corn Cake Kings. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aMVoh0B9NTs\/Uv4dUbfog-I\/AAAAAAAAS74\/xdndGEfZ0Eg\/s1600\/country-music-festival-malaysia-2014-cocktails+-+Copy.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sunset cocktail at the Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-aMVoh0B9NTs\/Uv4dUbfog-I\/AAAAAAAAS74\/xdndGEfZ0Eg\/s1600\/country-music-festival-malaysia-2014-cocktails+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Musicians at the Miri Country Music Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMusicians from the Miri Country Music Festival enjoying the sunset cocktail session \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4l4mvz13qIE\/Uv4dUnXcBII\/AAAAAAAAS8A\/1rH0N-8iyCk\/s1600\/cocktail-event-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4l4mvz13qIE\/Uv4dUnXcBII\/AAAAAAAAS8A\/1rH0N-8iyCk\/s1600\/cocktail-event-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMusicians and guest mingle during the sunset cocktail session \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_JLbosjfWE\/Uv4dUPEi_sI\/AAAAAAAAS70\/q41R8PzbGcs\/s1600\/eia-superband-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Eia and the Superband at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2_JLbosjfWE\/Uv4dUPEi_sI\/AAAAAAAAS70\/q41R8PzbGcs\/s1600\/eia-superband-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"414\" title=\"Eia and the Superband\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEia and the Superband perform during the Sunset Cocktail \u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PLMUWwgU6Cc\/Uv4dVpRY0PI\/AAAAAAAAS8I\/AtgjVEyAItM\/s1600\/mcmf2014-cocktails-day-1+-+Copy.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Cocktails in Miri, Sarawak \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-PLMUWwgU6Cc\/Uv4dVpRY0PI\/AAAAAAAAS8I\/AtgjVEyAItM\/s1600\/mcmf2014-cocktails-day-1+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Parkcity Everly Hotel Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECocktails during the preview session at the Parkcity Everly Hotel in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Miri Country Music Festival 2014 will feature Eia and The Superband (Brunei), D’Renegade Band from Kota Kinabalu, The Corn Cake Kings (Kuala Lumpur), Wandering Mustangs (Singapore), Mel \u0026amp; Joe (Singapore), Hi Breed (Kuching), Country Road Band (Miri) and the Johnny Rodger Band (Nashville, USA).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe event is also endorsed by Miri City Council while the festival is supported by Parkcity Everly Hotel Miri which is the main sponsor and official hotel, Curtin University, Sarawak and Planet Borneo Tours and Travel Services Sdn Bhd, the US Embassy and Sarawak Tourism Board.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVarious interesting programs had been drawn up for the festival and this includes the country music concert, games and competition for adults and children, pony ride, line-dance and drum workshops and food stalls. The day’s program will start from 2.00pm. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0MxvVbihiyg\/Uv4dWvlbifI\/AAAAAAAAS8Y\/Zykc2RTaf7g\/s1600\/sound-check-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Miri Country Music Festival 2014\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0MxvVbihiyg\/Uv4dWvlbifI\/AAAAAAAAS8Y\/Zykc2RTaf7g\/s1600\/sound-check-miri-country-music-festival+-+Copy.JPG\" height=\"428\" title=\"Miri Country Music Festival 2014\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBand rehearsal on the 14th February\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets to the music fest are priced at RM80 for adults and RM40 for children ages between three to 12 years old. The ticket is inclusive of one drink for adults and one soft drink or ice cream for children. Tickets are available online at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ticketxpress.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ETicketXpress\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and at at the door at Parkcity Everly Hotel Miri, Planet Borneo office (Miri), Utopia (Kuching), Hadizah Bersatu Sdn Bhd and El Centro (both in kota Kinabalu).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUCSI Communications is a subsidiary of UCSI Group. A full-fledge PCO (Professional Conference Organizer), UCSI Communications operates from it’s headquarter office at Setia Commercial Centre at Jalan Setia Raja in Kuching. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/6693020201468152951\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=6693020201468152951\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6693020201468152951"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6693020201468152951"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/02\/miri-country-music-festival-2014.html","title":"Miri Country Music Festival 2014 Preview Session "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JGeOnp1axwQ\/Uv4dWBpZlSI\/AAAAAAAAS8Q\/1GhJxv597QU\/s72-c\/miri-country-music-festival-2014+-+Copy.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3051714999999997 111.41307300000001 6.3610904999999995 116.57664700000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4873184406172174973"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-04T18:35:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-04T18:35:37.746+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Airlines News"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Contest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Contest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Travel Contest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festival"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Penang"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Penang Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013 Contest Winners"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zH1TWomcRCI\/Up8EMZs9OcI\/AAAAAAAASX0\/3tQyyxfMr60\/s1600\/Penang-island-jazz-festival2013-contest-winners.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013 Contest Winners\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zH1TWomcRCI\/Up8EMZs9OcI\/AAAAAAAASX0\/3tQyyxfMr60\/s1600\/Penang-island-jazz-festival2013-contest-winners.jpg\" title=\"Contest Winners Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013 \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EMalaysia Asia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EMalaysia Major Events\u003C\/b\u003E ran a contest to give away\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/11\/win-6-pairs-of-tickets-to-penang-island.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E6 Pairs of Tickets to theupcoming Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;The festival is on the 5\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003Eto 8\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E December at Batu Feringgi, Penang Island, Malaysia. To everyone who took part, thank you very much from us here and we hope to continue to bring you more travel and entertainment news, information and also contest.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I1WUteryOA4\/Up8EaQM5qmI\/AAAAAAAASYA\/yZVQp7KGiHs\/s1600\/pijf-2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-I1WUteryOA4\/Up8EaQM5qmI\/AAAAAAAASYA\/yZVQp7KGiHs\/s1600\/pijf-2013.jpg\" height=\"76\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EThe winners have been announced and they are;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E2 Grand Winners for 1 Pair of Penang Island Jazz Festival Tickets (for the 7th \u0026amp; 8th Dec) and also a special 3 Day 2 Night stay at the Armenian Heritage Hotel in Georgetown Penang.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EMaria Lourdes Philinda Noble\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EMichael Yip Chee Kin\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EFour (4) other winners walk away with \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E1 Pair of Penang Island Jazz Festival Tickets (for the 7th \u0026amp; 8th Dec)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003ERendell Peh\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EIzzati Abdul Ghafur\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EPrema a\/p Balakrishnan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EFarihan Padilla\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EOnce again, congratulations to all the winners and a huge thank you to everyone who took part. Winners will be \u003Cu\u003Enotified via email or phone on how to redeem the tickets\u003C\/u\u003E to the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lndvghrW6U4\/Up8FaEmClTI\/AAAAAAAASYI\/D0YRNLZWUEA\/s1600\/PIJF2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-lndvghrW6U4\/Up8FaEmClTI\/AAAAAAAASYI\/D0YRNLZWUEA\/s1600\/PIJF2013.jpg\" height=\"312\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EThis contest is brought to you by:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mymajorevents.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003E Malaysia Major Events\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E which is is a division of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)\u0026nbsp;an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;Tasked under the Prime Minister’s Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), our mission is to place Malaysia on the world map as the event venue of choice. To be top of mind, right at the onset as the centre stage for sports, arts, lifestyle and entertainment events in Asia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EPlease look out for our other upcoming contest on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMalaysia Asia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and also \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMalaysia Travel News\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E as during the Visit Malaysia Year 2014, there are many international concerts and events taking place throughout Malaysia. You can also find us on Facebook as MalaysiaAsiaPage, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest as MalaysiaAsia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/4873184406172174973\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=4873184406172174973\u0026isPopup=true","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4873184406172174973"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/4873184406172174973"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/12\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2013.html","title":"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013 Contest Winners"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zH1TWomcRCI\/Up8EMZs9OcI\/AAAAAAAASX0\/3tQyyxfMr60\/s72-c\/Penang-island-jazz-festival2013-contest-winners.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Batu Feringgi, Penang, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"5.473474 100.24890519999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"5.441861 100.20856469999997 5.5050870000000005 100.28924569999997"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8515021746090115794"},"published":{"$t":"2013-11-28T18:49:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:55:11.963+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Contest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Contest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Travel Contest"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Penang"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Penang Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel Contest"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Win 6 Pairs of Tickets to the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FISf5cN1ncY\/UpYYARqbGiI\/AAAAAAAASQA\/7mi34XcqG8M\/s1600\/Penang-island-jazz-festival2013.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FISf5cN1ncY\/UpYYARqbGiI\/AAAAAAAASQA\/7mi34XcqG8M\/s1600\/Penang-island-jazz-festival2013.jpg\" title=\"Win 6 Pairs of Tickets to the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EMalaysia Asia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EMalaysia Major Events\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;are giving away\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E6 Pairs of Tickets to the upcoming Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013.\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;The festival is on the 5\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003Eto 8\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E December at Batu Feringgi, Penang Island, Malaysia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003EThe Penang Island Jazz Festival began as an independent festival organized by The Capricorn Connection and is held annually on the first weekend of December on the island of Penang, Malaysia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt;\"\u003EThe past 9 editions of the festival with its “Outdoor” concert setting, fringe stages, workshops and other supporting activities has attracted a wide cross-section audience and established itself as a highly anticipated musical experience in the Region.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pHTkUkgaz60\/UpYXTw55-EI\/AAAAAAAASPo\/HzgXNn1tBOA\/s1600\/pijf-2013.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"PIJF 2013\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pHTkUkgaz60\/UpYXTw55-EI\/AAAAAAAASPo\/HzgXNn1tBOA\/s1600\/pijf-2013.jpg\" height=\"96\" title=\"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EFor this promotion, there are \u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E6 Pairs\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003Eof Penang Island Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003ETickets to be given away and 2 Random Lucky Winners will also win a \u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E3 Day 2 Night Stay at the Armenian Heritage Hotel Penang\u003C\/b\u003E. All you have to do is answer 2 simple questions and then complete a slogan and email it to us. That is all!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EThe contest will run from –\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E0.00 am 28\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E November (Thursday) till 10.00 pm 3\u003Csup\u003Erd\u003C\/sup\u003E December (Tuesday)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EHOW TO JOIN;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EAnswer the 2 questions below\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;–\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-outline-level: 4; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EWhen did the Penang Island Jazz Festival Start?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EGet your answers here -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajorevents.com.my\/press-release\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2013\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.mymajorevents.com.my\/press-release\/penang-island-jazz-festival-2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E2.\u0026nbsp;Name \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E2 of the activities available at the Penang Island Jazz Festival?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EGet your answers here -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mymajorevents.com.my\/events\/penang-island-jazz-festival-0\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.mymajorevents.com.my\/events\/penang-island-jazz-festival-0\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-outline-level: 4; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E3. Complete this slogan – “\u003Ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003EI Want to go to the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013 because……….\u003C\/i\u003E” \u0026nbsp;(No more than 20 words)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-outline-level: 4; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-outline-level: 4; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E4. Email your answers and slogan to: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #222222; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003Emyasiaservices@gmail.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E*Important\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EWhen you send in your answers, please leave your;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EFull Name:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EEmail:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EContact Number:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003ECountry of Residence:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EWinners will be announced on the Malaysia Asia Website on the 3\u003Csup\u003Erd\u003C\/sup\u003EDecember 2013.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EWinners will have to collect the Ticket Voucher from Malaysia Asia at Starbucks, The Curve Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EWe will inform the winners on the collection time on the 4\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003EDecember.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fCtDvrspTgE\/UpYXnn_fuiI\/AAAAAAAASP0\/g_5IOvlLW2c\/s1600\/malaysia-major-events-logo.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"MyCeb Malaysia Major Events\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-fCtDvrspTgE\/UpYXnn_fuiI\/AAAAAAAASP0\/g_5IOvlLW2c\/s1600\/malaysia-major-events-logo.jpg\" height=\"176\" title=\"Malaysia Major Events \" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mymajorevents.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003EMalaysia Major Events\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a division of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)\u0026nbsp;an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia.\u0026nbsp;Tasked under the Prime Minister’s Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), our mission is to place Malaysia on the world map as the event venue of choice. To be top of mind, right at the onset as the centre stage for sports, arts, lifestyle and entertainment events in Asia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003ETerms and Conditions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EContest is open to all\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E6 x Pairs of \u003Cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EPenang Island Jazz Festival Tickets to be won \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003ETickets are in the form of a voucher\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EVouchers are to be redeemed at the Penang Island Jazz Festival Entrance\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003ETickets are valid for 7\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E \u0026amp; 8\u003Csup\u003Eth\u003C\/sup\u003E December show\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003ETwo (2) Tickets each winner, total 6 Winners \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EIn addition, Two Lucky Winners will get a 3 Day 2 Night Stay at the Armenian Street Heritage Hotel in Penang\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EPrizes are not exchangeable for cash\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EWinners are to collect the tickets on their own\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EThe concert details are as follows;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EConcert: Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EVenue:\u0026nbsp;Batu Feringgi, Penang Island\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EDate: 5-8 December 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EDay: Thursday to Sunday\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ULHwjWQQp_Y\/UpYX4Ijfx-I\/AAAAAAAASP4\/CvgGfqsPExY\/s1600\/Penang-island-jazz-festival.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ULHwjWQQp_Y\/UpYX4Ijfx-I\/AAAAAAAASP4\/CvgGfqsPExY\/s1600\/Penang-island-jazz-festival.jpg\" height=\"268\" title=\"PIJF 2013\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EAlternatively, you can also tune in to\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.aforadio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAFO Radio\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E to win Free Tickets to the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013. AFO Radio is Malaysia’s 1st Hip Online Radio and Entertainment Station that broadcasts over the internet. They are in joint-collaboration with Malaysia Asia in running the contest. Visit the AFORadio Website and tune in to win some tickets.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EThis is a series of online contest run by Malaysia Asia with many more to come.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMalaysia Asia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E is an online travel site that focuses about travel and tourism information, events and news around Malaysia and also around Asia. This platform is also part of MyAsia Services, a digital travel specialist that is 100% Malaysian owned and operated here in Malaysia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; line-height: 15pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.armenianstheritagehotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003EArmenianStreet Heritage Hotel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;;\"\u003E is nestled within the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage zone in Georgetown, Penang where staying here lets you experience old world  charm hospitality at its best. Offering 92 en-suite rooms designed for solo travellers, couples and families, the hotel is steps away from the  heritage trails of museums, temples and eateries. Currently, they are having a  promo of RMM188 per room per night till 24th December 2013. Details on  their website.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 15.0pt; margin-bottom: 11.25pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003EGood luck to everyone taking part in the Penang Island Jazz Festival Contest. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: \u0026quot;Arial\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;sans-serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;; mso-fareast-language: EN-MY;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8515021746090115794\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8515021746090115794\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8515021746090115794"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8515021746090115794"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/11\/win-6-pairs-of-tickets-to-penang-island.html","title":"Win 6 Pairs of Tickets to the Penang Island Jazz Festival 2013"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-FISf5cN1ncY\/UpYYARqbGiI\/AAAAAAAASQA\/7mi34XcqG8M\/s72-c\/Penang-island-jazz-festival2013.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Batu Feringgi, Penang, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"5.473474 100.24890519999997"},"georss$box":{"$t":"5.441861 100.20856469999997 5.5050870000000005 100.28924569999997"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7054231585469800293"},"published":{"$t":"2013-09-23T18:19:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-02-04T20:18:36.514+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Expo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Music Festivals in Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gasGriJfaLs\/UkAE-Iw2epI\/AAAAAAAARos\/LxsocJZ4PKc\/s1600\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Music Festival \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gasGriJfaLs\/UkAE-Iw2epI\/AAAAAAAARos\/LxsocJZ4PKc\/s1600\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Music Festivals in Sarawak \" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are numerous\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003EMusic Festivals in Sarawak\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Efor music lovers or even anyone who is into various genres of music. The largest state in the east of Malaysia plays host to a number of international and world renown music festivals and shows throughout the year and this article is highlighting these events that attracts thousands of visitors here.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENote that Sarawak is located in the east of Malaysia on the island of Borneo which is shared by Sabah, Brunei and Indonesia Kalimantan. Access to Sarawak is via flights from Kuala Lumpur and many other major cities around the region while from neighboring countries, you can drive into the state. Below is a list of major music festivals in Sarawak in no order and supported by images of the events.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOytlx7i64g\/UkACx7L9aRI\/AAAAAAAARoA\/2cLFMImUXPw\/s1600\/rainforest-music-2013.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tOytlx7i64g\/UkACx7L9aRI\/AAAAAAAARoA\/2cLFMImUXPw\/s640\/rainforest-music-2013.JPG\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe mother-of-all music festivals in Sarawak, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;which has been around for 16 years, and is recognized as one of the 25 music festivals in the world to visit. Having attending this festival only in 2013, I realized the huge potential of this festival which showcases ethnic musicians from around the world in one event.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESpread over a three day event, hoards of people from the world over make their way here to enjoy the carnival-like atmosphere in the Sarawak Cultural Village, which has been home to the RWMF for the last 16 years.If you have never attended this unique festival, I very much recommend going for the next one which is the Rainforest World Music Festival 2014. Provided you must love world music and the outdoors.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs many reports have been out there about the festival losing its charm, I stand to differ as I was a first timer there in 2013 and the momentum of the festival opened my eyes. Personally, I had a fabulous time there listening to the many interesting genres of music from around the world. The event is also held yearly in the month of July and at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong. Below are random pictures from the RWMF 2013 while the next Rainforest World Music Festival 2016 takes place in August.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nJ5Mn7WVOKA\/UkACNw6N21I\/AAAAAAAARng\/UwBUOiWoY0I\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013-picture.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rafly Wa Saja at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nJ5Mn7WVOKA\/UkACNw6N21I\/AAAAAAAARng\/UwBUOiWoY0I\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013-picture.JPG\" title=\"Rafly Was Saja\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003ERafly Wa Saja giving an amazing show to the audience\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvkDqjcfD0s\/UkACN4HA_RI\/AAAAAAAARnY\/ijanE5MQ3AM\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013-photo.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Lan E Tuyang at the Rainforest World Music Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hvkDqjcfD0s\/UkACN4HA_RI\/AAAAAAAARnY\/ijanE5MQ3AM\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013-photo.JPG\" title=\"Lan E Tuyang\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003ELan E Tuyang playing at the Rainforest Music Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EBorneo International Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERunning for the 7th year, the Borneo International Jazz Festival or BIJF is a must-visit if you are a jazz lover. This festival was once called the Miri Jazz Festival too. The home ground for this is at the Everly Park Hotel in Miri which has a spectacular event area facing the sea. Also an outdoor event, world class jazz musicians make their way here for a two day outdoor jazz festival cum carnival which is excellent for families, couples and of course, jazz lovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ESubjective as it may sound, there are also sub-jazz genres performed during the BIJF as I witnessed this year in 2013. For the general jazz lovers, you will be in for a treat as the line up is well balanced with different groups who perform interesting variations of jazz. Food and beverages are easily available here while it only takes about five minutes drive to the city center from here. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is usually held in the month of March every year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_MRZNQgEEZI\/UkAC4vHPI-I\/AAAAAAAARoM\/H5C1uPyfrHI\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"BIJF 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_MRZNQgEEZI\/UkAC4vHPI-I\/AAAAAAAARoM\/H5C1uPyfrHI\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" title=\"Borneo International Jazz Festival 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EOpening act for the Borneo International Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w-scHezDm88\/UkAC4v569II\/AAAAAAAARoI\/-XY2ue-lSCo\/s1600\/nylons-at-borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Nylons in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"414\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w-scHezDm88\/UkAC4v569II\/AAAAAAAARoI\/-XY2ue-lSCo\/s640\/nylons-at-borneo-jazz-2013.JPG\" title=\"The Nylons at the Borneo International Jazz Festival \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Nylons at the Borneo International Jazz Festival\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHaving the inaugural world music expo in Kuching, this was the mastermind of Sarawak Tourism Board CEO, Datuk Rashid Khan where it was slated a few days just before the World Rainforest Music Festival. At the Borneo World Music Expo, international programmers, performers and specialist conduct workshops about the unique world music industry. Information, tips and sharing is openly conducted for the world music business.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDuring the three days of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, there are also performances by specially invited musicians in the evenings. They showcase some of the world's most unique genres of music in a closed hall where nightly, there will be from three to five performances. Tickets are sold at the door or from the tourism boards office in Kuching. If you are a fan of world music and want to understand it a little more, this is one not to be missed event. It is also held in the month of July yearly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Update - This event is no longer running.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QsgG28OixhU\/UkANn-E73FI\/AAAAAAAARpk\/htoPkjAo0AU\/s1600\/rafly-wa-saja-flute.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rafly Wa Saja \" border=\"0\" height=\"416\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QsgG28OixhU\/UkANn-E73FI\/AAAAAAAARpk\/htoPkjAo0AU\/s640\/rafly-wa-saja-flute.JPG\" title=\"Borneo World Music Expo Sarawak \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EFlutist from Rafly Wa Saja performs at the Borneo World Music Expo 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5UR3LH4V7Ks\/UkANn-BxxsI\/AAAAAAAARpg\/bSnfEM19Qqo\/s1600\/traditional-korean-dance.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Korean dancers performing in Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5UR3LH4V7Ks\/UkANn-BxxsI\/AAAAAAAARpg\/bSnfEM19Qqo\/s640\/traditional-korean-dance.JPG\" title=\"Bornwo World Music Expo 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EKorean traditional dance performance at the BWME 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-W1pibbCAwr4\/UkAOe30SN7I\/AAAAAAAARpw\/OrUeYiuUO0o\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-performance.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Tabla Player Borneo World Music Expo 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"420\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-W1pibbCAwr4\/UkAOe30SN7I\/AAAAAAAARpw\/OrUeYiuUO0o\/s640\/borneo-world-music-expo-performance.JPG\" title=\"Borneo World Music Expo 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EA tabla player meditates at the Borneo World Music Expo 2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn it's inaugural year, the first\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/asia-music-festival-in-sarawak.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is set to showcase the talent of many local and international musicians and performers. Held in the city of Miri, the AMF 2013 is a two day event at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club which is about five kilometers from town center.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMusicians taking part in this music festival are Antoney Dassan Yen Party (India), Foxy Girls (Indonesia), Bembol Rockers (Philippines), V.Star Band (Korea), Boy Thai Band (Thailand), Soesah Tidoer (Indonesia) and Fakhrul Razi (Brunei) which promises an exciting show for general music lovers.This event being the first time ever is held in October and at the city of Miri, Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E*Update - This festival is no longer running.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1vRfzqIjAXg\/U7ubIN-_sOI\/AAAAAAAAZgo\/Dy0vwXHOqJE\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Asia Music Festival in Miri Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"446\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1vRfzqIjAXg\/U7ubIN-_sOI\/AAAAAAAAZgo\/Dy0vwXHOqJE\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Asia Music Festival in Miri\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESoesah Tidoer performing at the Asia Music Festival in Miri\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ON06O8JMt08\/U7ubIP-JDeI\/AAAAAAAAZgk\/ZngxMKzHCG4\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-miri.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Anthoney Dassan Yen Party at AMF2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"434\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ON06O8JMt08\/U7ubIP-JDeI\/AAAAAAAAZgk\/ZngxMKzHCG4\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-miri.jpg\" title=\"AMF2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAnthoney Dassan Yen Party at AMF2013\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QxtAGzrJndQ\/UkAHgIti_AI\/AAAAAAAARo4\/gkMmwkH_yuc\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"AMF 2013\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QxtAGzrJndQ\/UkAHgIti_AI\/AAAAAAAARo4\/gkMmwkH_yuc\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Asia Music Festival Miri Sarawak\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; text-align: center;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival 2013 at Miri Sarawak\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Highland Folk Music Festival\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NPJZkeDpWqY\/VrNA6XokbEI\/AAAAAAAA0HE\/ijlWx0768Xw\/s1600\/Juk-Wan-Emang.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-NPJZkeDpWqY\/VrNA6XokbEI\/AAAAAAAA0HE\/ijlWx0768Xw\/s640\/Juk-Wan-Emang.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: 12.7273px;\"\u003EJuk Wan Emang, a 71 year old orang ulu\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman'; font-size: 12.7273px;\"\u003Eplays the nose flute\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman';\"\u003EOne of the more obscure music festival the world has seen is the Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival. Not many have experienced this but when you have the opportunity, you should check out this unique music festival which features very traditional music instruments such as Sape, Satung, Tung But, Sanang, Tawak, Jatung Lutang, Atui and Oreng used by the ethnic people here. A friend of mine,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/emilayusof.com\/2012\/11\/sarawak-highland-folks-music-festival-2012\/\" style=\"font-family: 'times new roman';\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003EEmila Yusof\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'times new roman';\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;did a fantastic job covering this event in 2012.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe very unique ethnic groups comprise of Sarawak Kayan Association, Sarawak Bisaya Association, Petipun Penan Sarawak, Sarawak National Kenyah Association, Federation of Miri Chinese Association (Long Lama), Dayak Bidayuh National Association Miri (DBNA), Miri Kadayan Association, Rurum Kelabit, Sarawak Lakiput Association,\u0026nbsp; Miri Berawan Association and the Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Marudi). The Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival is also a joint collaboration effort between Ministry of Tourism Sarawak and Long Bedian Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK). This unique festival is also held in the month of November.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-umxM_GpXgPY\/UkAKoenbb9I\/AAAAAAAARpQ\/abplbesdjv8\/s1600\/sarawak-highland-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Highland Folk Music Festival Sarawak\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-umxM_GpXgPY\/UkAKoenbb9I\/AAAAAAAARpQ\/abplbesdjv8\/s640\/sarawak-highland-music-festival.jpg\" title=\"Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival 2012\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003ESape players at the Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival - Image from emilayusof.com\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EWho would have thought, a Country and Western Music Festival in Borneo! Yes, this was made possible by Gracie Geckie and her team who launched the inaugural Miri Country Music Festival 2014 with a huge success. Almost 2000 people turned up for this one day event held at the Parkcity Everly Hotel which saw 8 local and international bands taking stage and giving the crowd a show to remember. The 2nd\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2014\/07\/miri-country-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;takes off in February at the same venue and promises an even more exciting festival.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003ETickets are on sale now while for country music lovers, time to dust those boots, iron that checked shirt and get into those tight-fit jeans. The MCMF 2015 promises to get you dancing and having a time of your life here in Miri. If you should know, the northern region of Sarawak is heavily influenced by country and western music and lifestyle and this festival makes it happen here in Miri, Sarawak. AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines flies into Miri daily so getting here is no problem. See you at the next Miri Country Music Festival!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 6px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3VlbMwxNxDQ\/U7uWLSKDauI\/AAAAAAAAZgU\/2QqeYli5WKo\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3VlbMwxNxDQ\/U7uWLSKDauI\/AAAAAAAAZgU\/2QqeYli5WKo\/s1600\/miri-country-music-festival-sarawak.JPG\" style=\"cursor: move;\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"font-size: 12.727272033691406px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;\"\u003EMiri Country Music Festival 2014\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-219BZyU1-NI\/U7ucBrfcuhI\/AAAAAAAAZg4\/9gP8hzNhOew\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mel and Joe at Miri Country Music Festival \" border=\"0\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-219BZyU1-NI\/U7ucBrfcuhI\/AAAAAAAAZg4\/9gP8hzNhOew\/s1600\/mel-and-joe-singapore.JPG\" title=\"Mel and Joe from Singapore\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMel and Joe from Singapore at the MCMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe above is a breakdown of all the music festivals in Sarawak and speaking to a number of people in the industry, it is told that there will be some other unique music festivals that will be taking place in Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen you visit Sarawak, you also have the option to explore this unique state which offers amazing Eco Tourism choices. If you have been to any of these music festivals, please feel free to leave your comment below for this article titled Music Festivals in Sarawak.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7054231585469800293\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7054231585469800293\u0026isPopup=true","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7054231585469800293"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7054231585469800293"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.html","title":"Music Festivals in Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gasGriJfaLs\/UkAE-Iw2epI\/AAAAAAAARos\/LxsocJZ4PKc\/s72-c\/music-festivals-in-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"2.5574285 113.00119889999996"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-1.498841 107.83762489999997 6.6136979999999994 118.16477289999996"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-574865473966056033"},"published":{"$t":"2013-09-11T00:11:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:56:16.362+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Asia Music Festival in Sarawak "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2iP92jw_J8\/Ui9ArtUhicI\/AAAAAAAARmM\/khCjnlbDmBE\/s1600\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Asia Music Festival 2013 \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2iP92jw_J8\/Ui9ArtUhicI\/AAAAAAAARmM\/khCjnlbDmBE\/s640\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"279\" title=\"Asia Music Festival Sarawak\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EAsia Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cb\u003Ein Sarawak\u003C\/b\u003E is going to be held this 4-5 October 2013 in the city of Miri with an interesting line up of performers from around the region. Spread over two days, the event will also be held at the Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club which is 5km from Miri city centre.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis inaugural event is set to become another iconic music festival for Sarawak after the success of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (RWMF) and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E held in Kuching city and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E held in Miri. This time around, the Sarawak Tourism Board will bring together several key musicians from India, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Korea, Brunei as well as Malaysia to the AMF 2013.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\\\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) looks forward to introduce this new event with its objective of attracting the Asian expatriate community working in neighboring countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and the region to come and celebrate the music while visiting the destination. The atmosphere at the event is also planned to be that of a carnival as apart from the night shows, there will also be a fun event starting in the afternoon with lots of food, fun and games.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iV36f5F-XxU\/Ui9ArvMucSI\/AAAAAAAARmQ\/rb7_wZa6_pI\/s1600\/foxy-girls-indonesia.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Foxy Girls Indonesia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iV36f5F-XxU\/Ui9ArvMucSI\/AAAAAAAARmQ\/rb7_wZa6_pI\/s1600\/foxy-girls-indonesia.jpg\" title=\"Foxy Girls\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFoxy Girls from Indonesia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESTB is also proud to continue its successful internship and volunteer program, which was initiated in past events like the Rainforest World Music Festival. Through the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/asia-music-festival-2013-in-sarawak-volunteer-program\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAsia Music Festival Volunteer Program\u003C\/a\u003E, the Board will provide a unique learning experience for the volunteers and interns whilst at the same time being exposed to the product experiences of Sarawak’s culture, nature and adventure. STB will also continue to collaborate with Universities and Colleges as part of an industry advisory platform and to undertake this initiative as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA mixture of live music will be featured throughout two days event and will include a mix-genre of music from national, regional and local talent. The initial line-up of performers initiated by Sarawak Tourism Board includes Antoney Dassan Yen Party (India), Bembol Rockers (Philippines), V.Star Band (Korea), Boy Thai Band (Thailand), Soesah Tidoer (Indonesia), Fakhrul Razi (Brunei) and several Malaysian bands. Indonesia's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysiatravelnews.com\/foxy-girls-to-perform-at-asia-music-festival-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFoxy Girls will also be performing at the Asia Music Festival\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAsia Music Festival 2013 Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEntry tickets are priced at RM30 for adults and RM15 for children\/students aged 3-18 (ID required during entry). Tickets are also available from all STB’s office and Visitors Information Centre located at Old Court House, Kuching (+6 082-423600), Jalan Melayu, Miri (+6 085-434180) and Jalan Tukang Besi, Sibu (+6 084-340980) from Monday September 9th 2013.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor inquiries, you can contact the Sarawak Tourism Board at leisure@sarawaktourism.com or telephone +6 082-239171\u0026nbsp; or log on to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/asiamusicfestival.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EAsia Music Festival Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for more updates. For those planning to visit the AMF 2013, please check on the hotel bookings, flight tickets or any other travel information. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/574865473966056033\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=574865473966056033\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/574865473966056033"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/574865473966056033"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/09\/asia-music-festival-in-sarawak.html","title":"Asia Music Festival in Sarawak "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t2iP92jw_J8\/Ui9ArtUhicI\/AAAAAAAARmM\/khCjnlbDmBE\/s72-c\/asia-music-festival-sarawak.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.3051714999999997 111.41307300000001 6.3610904999999995 116.57664700000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8794239987762961726"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-05T11:49:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:58:22.564+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia - Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival Book Launched in Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jK_agwNQLes\/UdVzdiiEorI\/AAAAAAAAQiI\/yiepw0Le5Qg\/s600\/rwmf-book-launch-datuk-amar-abang.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jK_agwNQLes\/UdVzdiiEorI\/AAAAAAAAQiI\/yiepw0Le5Qg\/s1600\/rwmf-book-launch-datuk-amar-abang.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Book Launched in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe rich statistical findings of the survey conducted at last year’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) have been compiled as a book. Entitled “Rainforest World Music Festival: The Sarawak Success Story” the book is published by UCSI Communications Sdn Bhd and authored by Gracie Geikie, Lah Wan Yee and Soo Aie Lee. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MH4F5n6Mqs4\/UdVzdN1iuMI\/AAAAAAAAQh0\/dOXlxHZvLXo\/s800\/rainforest-world-music-book-launch.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-MH4F5n6Mqs4\/UdVzdN1iuMI\/AAAAAAAAQh0\/dOXlxHZvLXo\/s400\/rainforest-world-music-book-launch.JPG\" height=\"301\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Official launching of the book by the Minister of Tourism Sarawak\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EGracie is the Managing Director of UCSI Communications and Deputy Dean of UCSI University, Sarawak Campus while both Lah and Soo are lecturers at the university. The survey was conducted at last year’s RWMF by 22 enumerators and three supervisors. More than 1,200 festival goers responded to the survey over the three days at the event. The survey was endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and Sarawak Tourism Board.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5qL0_WtK9hk\/UdVzc36akuI\/AAAAAAAAQhw\/ulBKymWBqiE\/s800\/book-launching-for-rwmf-2013.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5qL0_WtK9hk\/UdVzc36akuI\/AAAAAAAAQhw\/ulBKymWBqiE\/s800\/book-launching-for-rwmf-2013.JPG\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-5qL0_WtK9hk\/UdVzc36akuI\/AAAAAAAAQhw\/ulBKymWBqiE\/s400\/book-launching-for-rwmf-2013.JPG\" height=\"267\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EThe authors took several months to compile, process and analyses the data collected before writing their findings. “The book captures views and memories of the festival goers, business vendors, local musicians, hospitality and tourism operators and stakeholders,” Gracie disclosed. While it is based on survey findings, the 110-page book was not written in an academic way but more for leisure reading with inclusion of plenty of photographs. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“With those rich statistical findings, it was decided that, with so much information on the event, it would be ideal to weave them into a story type book while capturing the essence of the RWMF’s 15-year journey,” said Gracie. The book could also be used as a resource material especially for Event Management students. A total of 500 books will be distributed to universities worldwide.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gs2rQ1sCcM4\/UdVzd6kqlrI\/AAAAAAAAQiM\/w8YKNzq6MJc\/s800\/ucsi-dean-dr--lee.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gs2rQ1sCcM4\/UdVzd6kqlrI\/AAAAAAAAQiM\/w8YKNzq6MJc\/s800\/ucsi-dean-dr--lee.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gs2rQ1sCcM4\/UdVzd6kqlrI\/AAAAAAAAQiM\/w8YKNzq6MJc\/s800\/ucsi-dean-dr--lee.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gs2rQ1sCcM4\/UdVzd6kqlrI\/AAAAAAAAQiM\/w8YKNzq6MJc\/s400\/ucsi-dean-dr--lee.JPG\" height=\"267\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESuchen, the photographer signing his autograph for the Dean of UCSI\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe book is produced in both soft and hard covers. The soft cover is priced at RM40 each while the hard cover is RM60 each. The books can be purchased at the music festival which is held at the Sarawak Cultural Village from June 28 to 30 or online at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ticketxpress.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ETicketXpress\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUCSI Communications is a full-fledged Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) and its services include organizing conference, event management, marketing and corporate strategic planning, public relations, media management, publication production and concerts organizing.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1UwN2sHJiQc\/UdVzdKw8GmI\/AAAAAAAAQh4\/gHLX32r8adI\/s800\/gracie-geikie.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-1UwN2sHJiQc\/UdVzdKw8GmI\/AAAAAAAAQh4\/gHLX32r8adI\/s640\/gracie-geikie.JPG\" height=\"442\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGracie Geckie with her book\u0026nbsp; - The Sarawak Success Story\u003C\/i\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EA member of the UCSI Group, UCSI Communications is manned by a full range of experienced and professional event executives, who are committed in ensuring client satisfaction. With the tagline – Crafting Perfect Events, UCSI Communications assist clients through the complete process of event organizing from conceptualization to execution while adhering to the clients’ needs, requests and budget.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUCSI Communications is a member of International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers (MACEOS) and affiliated to Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) and Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8794239987762961726\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8794239987762961726\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8794239987762961726"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8794239987762961726"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/07\/rainforest-world-music-festival-book.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival Book Launched in Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jK_agwNQLes\/UdVzdiiEorI\/AAAAAAAAQiI\/yiepw0Le5Qg\/s72-c\/rwmf-book-launch-datuk-amar-abang.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.530976 110.34421989999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0230635 109.69877289999998 2.0388884999999997 110.98966689999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7736911207592200247"},"published":{"$t":"2013-06-25T18:57:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T13:58:59.051+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia - Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Expo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo World Music Expo"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oz6ZiqBDRys\/Uclry3iYiCI\/AAAAAAAAQdk\/WPSSZXuMHhk\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oz6ZiqBDRys\/Uclry3iYiCI\/AAAAAAAAQdk\/WPSSZXuMHhk\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo.jpg\" height=\"411\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe inaugural \u003Cb\u003EBorneo World Music Expo (BWME)\u003C\/b\u003E was officiated at the Pullman Kuching convention center with a press release by Sarawak Tourism Board's CEO Dato' Rashid Khan, Assistant Tourism Minister of Sarawak Datuk Gramong Juna and Director of the BWME, Gerald Seligman. A total of 50 reporters from around the world and locally were present during the welcome reception here. Questions were asked in regards to this first ever event in the world where me, having been to a number of music festivals around Malaysia, I wanted to know if the STB would have any plans to bring the Sarawak Highland Folk Music Festival closer the both the current events. From my knowledge, these three events would be a perfect gel as the BWME and the SHFMF would be a great build up to the Rainforest World Music Festival, giving tourist and music lovers a longer stay here in the city.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bFKlFwWBY1w\/UclrzGIgujI\/AAAAAAAAQds\/HpekXi4ivc8\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-vip.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bFKlFwWBY1w\/UclrzGIgujI\/AAAAAAAAQds\/HpekXi4ivc8\/s640\/borneo-world-music-expo-vip.JPG\" height=\"453\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBWME Director, Gerald Seligman, Sarawak Tourism Board's CEO Dato' Rashid Khan and Assistant  Minister of Tourism, Sarawak Datuk Gramong Juna\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDato' Rashid replied \"Yes, the Sarawak Tourism Board is working with the communities of the Borneo Highlands and have even invited these people to come an attend the BWME 2013\". He also said \"As the Highland community are independently run, it was only right that the tourism board or any other body include the Highlands people by inviting them to participate and in future, the STB hopes that there will be more participation by them\"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESarawak has also been in the limelight for music festivals the world over as the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is now in its 16th year running. The other successful event which is the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is also now in its seventh year and has seen many world renown musicians performing over the years. This years BJF saw classic musicians The Nylons appearing for the first time here in Miri. With the success of the two music festivals came along the Borneo World Music Expo.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpJAP0aLTMc\/UclrylkWsUI\/AAAAAAAAQdg\/8fTCVytjnhM\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-delegates.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpJAP0aLTMc\/UclrylkWsUI\/AAAAAAAAQdg\/8fTCVytjnhM\/s640\/borneo-world-music-expo-delegates.JPG\" height=\"429\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDelegates at the opening of the Borneo World Music Expo 2013 in Kuching\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis one of a kind expo consists of a trade fair, conferences from various musicians, exhibitions, musical showcases and even sessions. The three day event was conceptualized to bring musicians, promoters and even professionals in the trade to one venue where music of the various genres and also cultures can be promoted around the world.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-lCvRus7KAYY\/Uclr-ypl1GI\/AAAAAAAAQeY\/ZFXKx8cCKoI\/s1600\/matthew-ngau.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fj0wYHF2xlA\/Uclr4cmODZI\/AAAAAAAAQeA\/vv6bP7jxD6M\/s1600\/lan-e-tuyang-bwme.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fj0wYHF2xlA\/Uclr4cmODZI\/AAAAAAAAQeA\/vv6bP7jxD6M\/s400\/lan-e-tuyang-bwme.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"272\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_dRGmrHJ4hU\/Uclr9heI7pI\/AAAAAAAAQeQ\/sttmkbRroiY\/s1600\/lan-e-tuyang.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_dRGmrHJ4hU\/Uclr9heI7pI\/AAAAAAAAQeQ\/sttmkbRroiY\/s400\/lan-e-tuyang.JPG\" height=\"400\" width=\"268\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Matthew Ngau and Lan E Tuyang from Sarawak\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SNFsXG6dmaQ\/Uclr5mKzm3I\/AAAAAAAAQeI\/ORPJhTnXNcQ\/s1600\/lan-e-tuyang-sarawak.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SNFsXG6dmaQ\/Uclr5mKzm3I\/AAAAAAAAQeI\/ORPJhTnXNcQ\/s640\/lan-e-tuyang-sarawak.JPG\" height=\"429\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Matthew's son Jackson performs the Orang Ulu Warrior Dance\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter the welcome dinner reception, everyone was ushered to the other hall for the music showcase where the opening acts featured a Sarawak Cultural Night with world renown sape player Matthew Ngau and his band, Lan E Tuyang performed the opening act. For his last piece, Matthew invited his son, Jackson Ngau to come upstage and perform a warrior dance from the Orang Ulu Kenyah tribe. Next on stage was a rare performance from the Highland Bamboo Band who come from Bario and Kelabit Highlands of Sarawak. The band uses only flutes to perform where there are various sizes of flutes, from small one till bass flutes. Women play the smaller flutes while the men play the mid and bass flutes. No easy task, this was in face a skill to have everyone in sync to create the music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-22SDJwmXlgo\/UclrhTyRXZI\/AAAAAAAAQcs\/pyW41pJiEC4\/s1600\/bario-highland-bamboo-band.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-22SDJwmXlgo\/UclrhTyRXZI\/AAAAAAAAQcs\/pyW41pJiEC4\/s640\/bario-highland-bamboo-band.JPG\" height=\"442\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHighland Bamboo Band plays the flute ensemble \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe third local performers were the Bisayah Gong Orchestra who hail from Limbang which is a district near the Brunei border. Having eight musicians, everyone has a type of gong and one main drum. The drum known as the Dumbak is the main instrument while the rest are gongs in various shapes and sizes. Apparently, this is the only full ensemble for the Bisayah community as over the years, a number of musical instruments like these were sold or traded and to re-make these instruments is no longer the same as the antique ones. Their band leader, Peter Sawal had shared with the audience about this matter where the Bisayah people are currently on a campaign to try and recover the original musical instruments to bring back the culture and heritage from the musical part of the community.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-b_q3ma1AXHI\/Uclrhq--OhI\/AAAAAAAAQcw\/SknQ9U9Fm5Q\/s1600\/bisayah-band-bwme.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-b_q3ma1AXHI\/Uclrhq--OhI\/AAAAAAAAQcw\/SknQ9U9Fm5Q\/s640\/bisayah-band-bwme.JPG\" height=\"428\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBisayah musician playing the Dumbak (Wooden Drum) \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qL1XwoZj2AY\/UclrrMlLYaI\/AAAAAAAAQdQ\/ydem9ld5-gk\/s1600\/bisayah-musicians.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qL1XwoZj2AY\/UclrrMlLYaI\/AAAAAAAAQdQ\/ydem9ld5-gk\/s640\/bisayah-musicians.JPG\" height=\"455\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBisayah musicians on the gongs \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bDrQjIiu9X8\/Uclrhf_1Q1I\/AAAAAAAAQco\/0UrFtI7sXjk\/s1600\/bisaya-limbang.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bDrQjIiu9X8\/Uclrhf_1Q1I\/AAAAAAAAQco\/0UrFtI7sXjk\/s640\/bisaya-limbang.JPG\" height=\"429\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBisayah Gong Orchestra performs at the BWME 0213\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YX42vNYKwN8\/Uclrqui1QJI\/AAAAAAAAQdI\/9Eqr5EifjkM\/s1600\/bisayah-musicians-bwme-2013.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-YX42vNYKwN8\/Uclrqui1QJI\/AAAAAAAAQdI\/9Eqr5EifjkM\/s640\/bisayah-musicians-bwme-2013.JPG\" height=\"429\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBisayah Gong Orchestra from Limbang, Sarawak\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFinally, the second showcase or last set was performed by a contemporary folk ensemble from India called Oikyotaan. Comprising of five members, they performed a very interesting set of Folk-Classical Indian music with a mixture of contemporary and pulsating rhythms which saw many of the crowd moving along with their unique music. As day one ended towards midnight, a number of other invited bands will perform for day two and three for the Borneo World Music Expo. Musicians from Korea, Indonesia, India and also from Malaysia will be showcasing the many unique styles and genres of world music here.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KK1dc82zljY\/UclsCoRb0jI\/AAAAAAAAQeo\/uo1XBWNztBI\/s1600\/oikyotaan-india.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KK1dc82zljY\/UclsCoRb0jI\/AAAAAAAAQeo\/uo1XBWNztBI\/s640\/oikyotaan-india.JPG\" height=\"429\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;A member of Oikyotaan performs solo \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FDEuQGy6A6c\/UclsGDlmjqI\/AAAAAAAAQe4\/SFghGzBxh9I\/s1600\/oikyotaan.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FDEuQGy6A6c\/UclsGDlmjqI\/AAAAAAAAQe4\/SFghGzBxh9I\/s640\/oikyotaan.JPG\" height=\"429\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Oikyotaan from India take the stage for the last showcase\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x6tM5Lf7ViQ\/UclsDekrEXI\/AAAAAAAAQew\/zwOYED5HpWg\/s1600\/oikyotaan-bwme.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-x6tM5Lf7ViQ\/UclsDekrEXI\/AAAAAAAAQew\/zwOYED5HpWg\/s640\/oikyotaan-bwme.JPG\" height=\"429\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOikyotaan on a duet \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ATTFBLiOc3I\/Uclr-xTvVhI\/AAAAAAAAQec\/2dCWJ59KOHY\/s1600\/oikyotaan-BWME-2013.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ATTFBLiOc3I\/Uclr-xTvVhI\/AAAAAAAAQec\/2dCWJ59KOHY\/s640\/oikyotaan-BWME-2013.JPG\" height=\"422\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ci\u003EOikyotaan's main guitarist does a solo\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-F52-sxO1riU\/UclrvZQoGVI\/AAAAAAAAQdY\/AljvFeaRcsg\/s1600\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-F52-sxO1riU\/UclrvZQoGVI\/AAAAAAAAQdY\/AljvFeaRcsg\/s320\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.JPG\" height=\"320\" width=\"245\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are also quite a number of interesting workshops lined up for the following two days. Sessions include case studies, regional marketing opportunities, professionalism for musicians, international touring and more. For those interested to attend this, you can contact the Sarawak Tourism Board or visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bwme2013.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBWME Website\u003C\/a\u003E. As for me, I will be looking forward to these workshops to learn a little more about this industry and also the showcase performances for the following days of the Borneo World Music Expo. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7736911207592200247\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7736911207592200247\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7736911207592200247"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7736911207592200247"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo.html","title":"Borneo World Music Expo"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oz6ZiqBDRys\/Uclry3iYiCI\/AAAAAAAAQdk\/WPSSZXuMHhk\/s72-c\/borneo-world-music-expo.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.530976 110.34421989999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0230635 109.69877289999998 2.0388884999999997 110.98966689999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7803590625818229598"},"published":{"$t":"2013-06-15T11:36:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T14:00:36.166+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Events"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo World Music Expo 2013"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--Yu31T4YEmk\/Ubvd1lESu8I\/AAAAAAAAQPw\/u8CHgysv7yI\/s1600\/Borneo-World-Music-Expo-kuching.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--Yu31T4YEmk\/Ubvd1lESu8I\/AAAAAAAAQPw\/u8CHgysv7yI\/s1600\/Borneo-World-Music-Expo-kuching.jpg\" height=\"307\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch1 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #444444; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.571428571rem; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003C\/h1\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo World Music Expo 2013\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ECome this 24 to 26 June, Sarawak is set to add another international-level music event to its impressive current repertoire when the state hosts the inaugural \u003Ci\u003EBorneo World Music Expo\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E2013\u003C\/i\u003E (BWME) in Kuching. The state currently hosts the annual Borneo Jazz Festival and the world renown Rainforest World Music Festival.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEvents at the Borneo World Music Expo include conferences, workshops, networking sessions, trade fair and musical showcases. The event is targeted for musician and artists to develop new contacts and global reach. The organiser of the exposition, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), is encouraging participants from the world music industry to participate in this ‘first of its kind’ exposition in the region.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 1.714285714rem; orphans: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v21rf1e7d-g\/UbvfArJWfoI\/AAAAAAAAQQA\/thSqg0qrCiA\/s1600\/bwme-2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-v21rf1e7d-g\/UbvfArJWfoI\/AAAAAAAAQQA\/thSqg0qrCiA\/s1600\/bwme-2013.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Dancers performing a Sarawakian cultural dance\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E“The event is open for all professionals within the music field who want to increase their contacts, pick up new skills and exchange ideas in dynamic conference sessions. The expo also welcomes those who would like to present their wares, products or music.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESTB expect delegates from all over the Asian region. Among them are 20 international world music programmers who will share their skills in conference sessions. Registered delegates will be able to meet the programmers informally and in specially-designed one-on-one encounters,” informed Angelina Bateman, STB Director of Corporate Communications.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShe added that these are the professionals chosen for their interest-in and history of booking artists from all over the world to appear at their festivals and venues throughout Asia, Europe, North America and elsewhere. ”For the exhibitors at the trade fair, BWME will be assisting to reach a select group of local, regional and international professionals who work in the cultural realm with special emphasis on music,” said Bateman.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rG7J2ioJujc\/UbvgRSlovCI\/AAAAAAAAQQQ\/fsF8cefPB-o\/s1600\/pullman-kuching.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-rG7J2ioJujc\/UbvgRSlovCI\/AAAAAAAAQQQ\/fsF8cefPB-o\/s400\/pullman-kuching.jpg\" height=\"217\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EPullman Kuching, Sarawak\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #444444; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px 0px 1.714285714rem; orphans: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo World Music Expo Venue and Time\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe BWME Conferences and Trade Fair will be held at the Pullman  Hotel in Kuching and is open for registered participant from:  10:00am-6:00pm \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Musical Showcase will open from: 8:00pm onwards (open to the public)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENightly concerts (showcases) will be open to the public from 8:00pm onwards at the same venue.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMusicians, managers, record labels, festival presenters, music venues, music professionals, cultural ministries, entrepreneurs, and technology companies can participate by registering through the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bwme2013.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EBWME website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. As this is a great build up to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EWorld Rainforest Music Festival 2013\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, you can now come earlier to attend the first inaugural Borneo World Music Expo 2013 here.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7803590625818229598\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7803590625818229598\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7803590625818229598"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7803590625818229598"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/06\/borneo-world-music-expo-2013.html","title":"Borneo World Music Expo 2013"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--Yu31T4YEmk\/Ubvd1lESu8I\/AAAAAAAAQPw\/u8CHgysv7yI\/s72-c\/Borneo-World-Music-Expo-kuching.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.530976 110.34421989999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.0230635 109.69877289999998 2.0388884999999997 110.98966689999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3833025153652443364"},"published":{"$t":"2013-05-30T22:16:00.003+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-03-16T00:42:31.325+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2013 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X-Vrd_yaa00\/Uacv_TxjDoI\/AAAAAAAAQFY\/hM1AfAPE3AY\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2013 \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X-Vrd_yaa00\/Uacv_TxjDoI\/AAAAAAAAQFY\/hM1AfAPE3AY\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2013\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe RWMF is back again and set to take centre stage on June 28-30 at the world famous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/09\/sarawak-cultural-village-in-kuching.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ESarawak Cultural Village\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in Santubong. YB Datuk Amar Abang Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg – Minister of Housing and Minister of Tourism, Sarawak announced this today at a press conference held at Plaza Merdeka, Kuching. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Tourism Minister also proudly announced the ‘BrandLaureate Country Branding Award 2012-2013’ awarded to the festival in a glittering ceremony in Kuala Lumpur recently. The BrandLaureate Awards is the Grammy Awards for branding and the No.1 branding awards in the Asia Pacific and is endorsed by His Royal Highness Duli Yang Maha Mulia Yang Di Pertuan Agung (King of Malaysia).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UCsCkkrAD7M\/UadeAc6aeNI\/AAAAAAAAQFw\/KafKIYt_dgU\/s1600\/RWMF.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Photo\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-UCsCkkrAD7M\/UadeAc6aeNI\/AAAAAAAAQFw\/KafKIYt_dgU\/s640\/RWMF.jpg\" height=\"412\" title=\"RWMF\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA Sape Player at the RWMF\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce again this year, the Festival was voted for the 4th consecutive year as the top 25 best International Festivals by the renowned world music magazine, Songlines, in UK. The winning award and recognition has elevated its status in the international music scene as a festival which has well and truly put Sarawak on the world tourism map. It also extends its appeal to shores further from neighbouring countries. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThrough Sarawak Tourism Board’s promotional and marketing effort overseas, RWMF packages are promoted from as far as London and the regions nearby like Brunei and also Peninsula Malaysia. These travel packages enable visitors to come and visit Sarawak not only for the festival but also to explore and experience the adventure in Sarawak.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dWskVR3apI4\/UadeApikdkI\/AAAAAAAAQFs\/MQjTICxomWA\/s1600\/rainforest-festival-sarawak.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sarawak Sape Maker\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dWskVR3apI4\/UadeApikdkI\/AAAAAAAAQFs\/MQjTICxomWA\/s640\/rainforest-festival-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"426\" title=\"Orang Ulu Sape Maker\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOrang Ulu Sape Maker poses with his instrument\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year will be another exciting year and the organizer has promised the best line-up on stage from 21 bands which consist of 13 international and 8 Malaysian bands playing a diverse range of world music genres. The festival will continue its unique formula of having the afternoon informative musical workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming session and mini concerts held in the ethnic houses within the village. This session precedes the evening performances on two main stages outdoor with the jungle ambience. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe festival will showcase more of Sarawak’s local talent compared to the previous years. This is in line with the feedback received from the festival-goers from the previous festivals. The chances of sharing the same stage with international acts will enable our local musicians to be exposed to the international music scene. Amongst the\u0026nbsp; wide range of traditional music from Sarawak to be featured this time will be the rare and dying art of the nose flute as well as Sarawak and Malaysian folk music interwoven with Chinese traditional instruments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fKsN-YoGOtE\/UadeBWWnuUI\/AAAAAAAAQGA\/dqP6s_ptywc\/s1600\/world-rainforest-music-festival.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Crowd\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fKsN-YoGOtE\/UadeBWWnuUI\/AAAAAAAAQGA\/dqP6s_ptywc\/s640\/world-rainforest-music-festival.jpg\" height=\"424\" title=\"Crowd at the RWMF in Kuching\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-size: medium; text-align: justify;\"\u003ECrowd at the RWMF in Kuching\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe exciting and eclectic line-up for this year’s RWMF has now been finalized. To date, the organizers have confirmed the international performers as below;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIndonesia (Rafly Wa Saja)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIran (Mohsen Sharifian \u0026amp; The Lian Band)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAustralia (Nunukul Yuggera), Denmark (Habadekuk)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESouth Africa (Dizu Plaatzies \u0026amp; The Ibuyambo Ensemble)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUkraine (Spiritual Seasons)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUSA (Pine Leaf Boys)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrance (Chet Nuneta)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EColumbia (Rey Vallenato Beto Jamaica)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECroatia (Kries)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIreland (Kila)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAustria (Alp Bora)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKorea (Palsandae)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysian Bands performing at the RWMF 2013 are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMadeeh (Bidayuh traditional root)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJuk Wan Emang (nose flute of Kayan)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENative Chanting (oral blessings from the various indigenous tribes of Borneo)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMaya Green (Sape)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERhythm in Bronze (Gong and Gamelan)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELan E Tuyang (Sape and Orang Ulu dance)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESarawak Drums (percussion instruments of Sarawak)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EShangyin Chinese Chamber Music Ensemble (Chinese traditional interwoven with Sarawak flavour)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor most visitors to the state, the Rainforest World Music Festival is a not-to-be-missed occasion, guaranteeing a smashing time of a visit to Malaysia. RWMF is where people from different culture, backgrounds and music interests will come together to have the time of their lives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Tickets \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDaily tickets priced at RM120 for adults and RM60 for children aged 3 to 12. A 3-day pass for adults costing RM330 and RM160 for children aged 3 to 12 are also available.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor 2013, the Organizers hope to attract a crowd of 23,000 for the 3 nights against the 22,290 festival attendees in 2012. Out of this, the Board hopes to attract 80% visitors from outside Sarawak. This will thus augur well for the local business community and also contribute to a significant number of visitors’ arrivals into Sarawak as a whole. For more details, kindly log on to the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EWorld Rainforest Music Festival Website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3833025153652443364\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3833025153652443364\u0026isPopup=true","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3833025153652443364"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3833025153652443364"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/05\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2013.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2013 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-X-Vrd_yaa00\/Uacv_TxjDoI\/AAAAAAAAQFY\/hM1AfAPE3AY\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai Beach Resort, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93762 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.750674 110.31646699999999"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-29.113031 69.007872999999989 32.614379 151.625061"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6055006370119609984"},"published":{"$t":"2013-04-24T08:34:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T14:03:20.507+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak - Miri"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2013"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dBT53S0AM8s\/UXVjxAvMbTI\/AAAAAAAAP20\/VN_CtdKge58\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dBT53S0AM8s\/UXVjxAvMbTI\/AAAAAAAAP20\/VN_CtdKge58\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.JPG\" height=\"384\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2013\u003C\/b\u003E will be taking place on the 8-10th May this year at Miri, Sarawak. This is the eight year that the music festival has taken place here in Sarawak with each year attracting more new acts and a larger fan base. For the \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003Efirst time, the \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003Efestival will be introduced to \u003C\/span\u003Ethe energetic spicy groovy funk group from Germany, Mo’Blow who are described by Berliner Zeitung as “one of the hottest live bands” around. The other international act confirmed is Hazmat Modine from the East-Coast of \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003Ethe United States\u003C\/span\u003E. Their song “Bahamut” will be used on the Fox television show “So You Think You Can Dance?.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EThe other international acts confirmed for the Borneo Jazz this year include, the energetic and toe-tapping music by Jump4Joy from Sweden that is popular energy entertainment group with a strong New Orleans flavor. A capella jazz group from Canada, The Nylons well known for their slick performance and most heralded vocal groups in the world with seven gold and platinum records. Represented by members from Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines and Thailand, The Asian Jazz All Stars Power Quarter is the big names of the Asian jazz circle, which consists of the most innovative and exciting drummers to emerge in the Asian jazz scene. Scott Martin Latin Soul Band from West-Coast of USA has performed all over the world with many artists but best known for his successful tenure winning a Grammy. Last but not least, the ethno jazz musician and artist from Australia, Lisa Young Quartet the winner of “Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album 2007” and was re-nominated in 2012.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-O-ukqTx64X4\/UXVjxc8IfnI\/AAAAAAAAP3A\/-JffCc7TZlY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-O-ukqTx64X4\/UXVjxc8IfnI\/AAAAAAAAP3A\/-JffCc7TZlY\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPerformers a\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003Et the Borneo Jazz Festival 2012\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv data-mce-style=\"text-align: justify;\" style=\"font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EAs the Borneo Jazz name suggest, the organizer wish that the Borneo element to be presented by the local talent on this international platform. Deserved to be on stage will be the West Jazz Band from Sarawak who will play the fusion jazz and everything from Swing to Latin to electrifying funk jazz music.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EBorneo Jazz 20\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E13 Tickets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ETickets for the upcoming Borneo Jazz in Miri are now on sale at Visitors Information Centres in Kuching, Sibu and Miri, Sarawak. Tickets priced at RM60 for single entry and RM100 for a two-day pass. Children under the age of 12 years will enjoy 50% discount on each purchase. Borneo Jazz tickets are also available online at www.ticketcharge.com.my \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003Efor those who prefer to purchase them online.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EFor those heading to Miri,\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E make sure you take some extra time off to e\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003Explore the many unique tourism places around here. Namely the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/07\/mulu-national-park-sarawak-borneo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EMulu National Park in Sarawak\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and the world renown Mulu Caves. \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EMiri is known as an oil town and has been \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003Ehosting the Borneo Jazz Festival 201\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E3 for the last seven years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/6055006370119609984\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=6055006370119609984\u0026isPopup=true","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6055006370119609984"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/6055006370119609984"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/04\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.html","title":"Borneo Jazz Festival 2013"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-dBT53S0AM8s\/UXVjxAvMbTI\/AAAAAAAAP20\/VN_CtdKge58\/s72-c\/borneo-jazz-festival-2013.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002"},"georss$box":{"$t":"4.333131 113.99486000000002 4.333131 113.99486000000002"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3444675591228982859"},"published":{"$t":"2013-01-25T11:38:00.004+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-03-16T01:09:26.965+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Selangor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sepang"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Future Music Festival Asia 2013 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QEMdPjXBpIs\/UQFIAsRcCUI\/AAAAAAAAPQ8\/y_NtMmUX79A\/s1600\/future-music-festival-asia-malaysia.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Future Music Festival Asia 2013 \" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QEMdPjXBpIs\/UQFIAsRcCUI\/AAAAAAAAPQ8\/y_NtMmUX79A\/s1600\/future-music-festival-asia-malaysia.jpg\" title=\"Future Music Festival Asia\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFuture Music Festival Asia 2013 in Malaysia\u003C\/b\u003E is on the 15th and 16th March 2013 at the Sepang International Circuit in Selangor. The 2nd time around, this is the countries biggest music festival held over two days with a line up of international DJs and performers. For this year, The FMFA 2013 will see special guest all the way from Gangnam, Psy performing for the first time in Malaysia. Not only that, god of trance, Armin Van Buuren will also take stage while old school electronic masters The Prodigy will also be on stage.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1gR0dS5ps_c\/UPfDGygsQxI\/AAAAAAAAPDk\/U-QdZ-NJVRs\/s1600\/future-music-festival-asia-2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1gR0dS5ps_c\/UPfDGygsQxI\/AAAAAAAAPDk\/U-QdZ-NJVRs\/s1600\/future-music-festival-asia-2013.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFuture Music Festival Asia 2013\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOne of the biggest shows will be \u003Cb\u003EASOT 600\u003C\/b\u003E - An Expedition in Kuala Lumpur by Armin van Buuren who is currently the leading trance master around the world. This will also be Armin's first ASOT in Malaysia for the trance lovers which will be held on Friday March 15th 2013. Titled “A State Of Trance 600: The Expedition World Tour” this stunning show will take place right here in KL, South East Asia for the very first time. ASOT600 celebrates Armin’s 600th radio show episode, that has an estimated 20 million music lovers from across the globe tuning in. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cu\u003EArtist performing at the Future Music Festival Asia 2013 are;\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EArmin Van Buuren\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Prodigy\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EPsy - Gangnam Style\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBloc Party\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERita Ora\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Temper Trap\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFun\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERudimental\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFeed me 'With Teeth'\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKill the Noise\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EZeds Dead\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDJ Fresh Live\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBorgore\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStafford Brothers\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETimmy Trumpet\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETenzin\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YVLvZO_kJcM\/UPfDGfVBGMI\/AAAAAAAAPDg\/acLPzYprrNs\/s1600\/FMFA-2013-LOGO.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YVLvZO_kJcM\/UPfDGfVBGMI\/AAAAAAAAPDg\/acLPzYprrNs\/s1600\/FMFA-2013-LOGO.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis is the second time the FMFA is happening here in Malaysia where the first \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/01\/future-music-festival-asia-2012.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFuture Music Festival Asia 2012\u003C\/a\u003E was held at the same venue last year to a very successful crowd.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_tW4nT_IKuc\/UQH2kH0rL1I\/AAAAAAAAPRo\/XQ0KKc58Zwg\/s1600\/future-music-festival-asia-crowd.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_tW4nT_IKuc\/UQH2kH0rL1I\/AAAAAAAAPRo\/XQ0KKc58Zwg\/s320\/future-music-festival-asia-crowd.JPG\" height=\"214\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECrowd at FMFA 2012 \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETicket holders, please take note:\u003C\/b\u003E Future Music Festival Asia is only for those aged 18 years and older only. Please remember to bring your photo ID. Nobody wants to get to the entrance and be turned away because you forgot to bring your identity card. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oj17q4eH4W8\/UQH2mLu8nyI\/AAAAAAAAPR4\/BOC5pz23r7c\/s1600\/future-music-festival-asia-malaysia.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Oj17q4eH4W8\/UQH2mLu8nyI\/AAAAAAAAPR4\/BOC5pz23r7c\/s320\/future-music-festival-asia-malaysia.JPG\" height=\"214\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow are some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) for the FMFA 2013.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECan I buy FMFA 2013 Tickets at the venue in Sepang?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYes, they have a ticket counter there but you will be paying full price for the tickets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow long does it take to get to FMFA 2013?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are staying in one of the Kuala Lumpur Hotels\u0026nbsp;or in Petaling Jaya, it takes about 40-60 minutes depending on traffic.  Yes, Malaysia is well known for Ad-hawk traffic jams for no reason.\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow do I get to the Future Music Festival Asia?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are limited options via public transport. Below are a list of them;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBus: Take the LCCT Bus (SkyBus or Yellow Bus) from KL Sentral and make sure you tell the drive you want to stop at the Sepang Track. No luggage is allowed to be stored in the bus as they make a quick stopover by the road. There is also the Airport Coach Bus from Duta Bus Station that goes to the airports. \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETaxi: One way trips there from KL will cost about RM70-100 depending on the type of taxi and the best is to get a taxi from KL Sentral where they sell fixed priced coupons.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECar Pool: Hopping into a friends car is the best, only if you have friends going for this and make sure the driver does not drink!\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dGT02KC5gnY\/UQH2j40sglI\/AAAAAAAAPRg\/kSXZQQZJffU\/s1600\/fmfa-2013.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dGT02KC5gnY\/UQH2j40sglI\/AAAAAAAAPRg\/kSXZQQZJffU\/s320\/fmfa-2013.JPG\" height=\"214\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EI am driving to Sepang, is there enough parking there?\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh yes, yes, yes!\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003EThere are loads of parking space but you need to go early to get a good spot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhen is the best time to go there?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI would personally advise to get there before 6pm, avoid the jam and crowd\u003Cb\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIs there a train service to FMFA 2013 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUnfortunately there is no direct service but there is the KLIA Express (RM35 one way) or KLIA Transit from KL Sentral that stops at the main KLIA terminal, but from there, you need to catch a taxi or take the LCCT Shuttle Bus and stop at Sepang Circuit. \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow do I get back to KL from Sepang?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI understand that there may be a special bus service, but please check on this. Taxis will usually wait by the main road, but they will charge you their own price. Could range from RM100 - RM200 per cab! Maximum is four to a taxi. If you really depend on public transport, best is to share a cab. Maybe you can make some friends with those who drove there? \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECan I walk there?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUnfortunately, you can't, unless you start your journey from KL at about 10 in the morning. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIf I get hungry or thirsty, is there any food and drinks there? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYes of course, lots of food and drinks sold at the venue. Never go hungry or thirsty at FMFA!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAre there any shops there?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENot brick and mortar, but stalls more like it. They sell souvenirs, t-shirts, glow sticks and some other stuff. Bring extra money if you want FMFA Souvenirs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Tpa91JHzrQ\/UQH2j3Sie7I\/AAAAAAAAPRk\/VeT1sjaGvH4\/s1600\/chemical-brothers-at-fmfa.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chemical Brothers at FMFA Malaysia\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Tpa91JHzrQ\/UQH2j3Sie7I\/AAAAAAAAPRk\/VeT1sjaGvH4\/s320\/chemical-brothers-at-fmfa.JPG\" height=\"190\" title=\"Chemical Brothers at FMFA\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EChemical Brothers at FMFA 2012 \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECan I bring my huge expensive camera in?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnly if you are the media.. nah, Yes you can, including your tablets, mobiles and smart phones. The smart ones bring the new micro two thirds as they are small and powerful. The smarter ones just bring their Samsung Note 2. What? iPhone? What's that? \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOk, is there mobile phone service or more importantly, 3G or 4G data service for my smart phone? I want to upload pictures to my instagram and facebook to tell the whole world that I am there! \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYes, of course you social media junkie! There is Digi, Celcom, Maxis, Yes, U-Mobile and Mobikom...wait a minute, the last company is history! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat if I get a little sick?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere is a Red Cross tent at FMFA. But please bring your own Panadols if you think the music will give you headaches. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat if I get bored?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EErm.... last year, there was a carnival area where there was a Ferris Wheel and some games. Otherwise, you can take a cab and head over to KLIA and see the planes take off? Or maybe head back to Zouk in KL and party there cause the DJs there are much better than this line up? \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFinally, are there toilets at the FMFA 2013? And are they clean?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOh, you will be surprised, mobile toilets by the rows! Pick and choose your booth! (Rainforest Music Festival 2013, please take note!) They are cleaned regularly and there are a few sections available for mobile toilets. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you are traveling from Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei or even Thailand, make sure you book your hotels ahead. There are also bus services from KL to  Sepang while if you take a taxi, it could be quite difficult getting one  back after midnight. Well, there are taxis that wait there but they  will charge you a bomb to get back to the city.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you have any other questions, please do ask them here, I will try my best to assist you. Better, if you have any additional tips, please do share them here so that everyone that is going there can enjoy the Future Music Festival Asia 2013 in Malaysia.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3444675591228982859\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3444675591228982859\u0026isPopup=true","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3444675591228982859"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3444675591228982859"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2013\/01\/future-music-festival-asia-2013.html","title":"Future Music Festival Asia 2013 "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QEMdPjXBpIs\/UQFIAsRcCUI\/AAAAAAAAPQ8\/y_NtMmUX79A\/s72-c\/future-music-festival-asia-malaysia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"SIC, Sepang, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"2.761305300000001 101.73116679999998"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.7454448000000009 101.71099679999999 2.777165800000001 101.75133679999998"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3131968093470725152"},"published":{"$t":"2012-11-01T09:13:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T14:06:49.763+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Langkawi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Langkawi Island"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia - Langkawi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pulau Langkawi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Langkawi Live 2012"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVKFcbp-8nI\/UIQNMRVtj2I\/AAAAAAAAMjY\/Hg6U1p4-MdM\/s1600\/langkawi-live-2012.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVKFcbp-8nI\/UIQNMRVtj2I\/AAAAAAAAMjY\/Hg6U1p4-MdM\/s1600\/langkawi-live-2012.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELangkawi Live 2012\u003C\/b\u003E or One Earth Music Festival 2012 to be staged over the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd 2012 on Langkawi Island in Malaysia and will include an exciting list of the region’s most prominent musicians. The inaugural festival made its debut in 2011. Leading Malaysian jazz pianist Michael Veerapen will feature together with several other established and rising Malaysian stars including Reza Salleh, Liyana Fizi, Poova and Amir Yussof (Sabah) as well as Saxman Koh (Thailand), the Langkawi-assembled Panji Warisan and the Langkawi Love Band.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IfEAR3ngCSI\/UIQO19J2hzI\/AAAAAAAAMjg\/Cob0DpU1L8s\/s1600\/Liyana-fizi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IfEAR3ngCSI\/UIQO19J2hzI\/AAAAAAAAMjg\/Cob0DpU1L8s\/s640\/Liyana-fizi.jpg\" height=\"440\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Liyana Fizi \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe festival setting is the picturesque beachfront of the Frangipani Langkawi Resort \u0026amp; Spa with the music timed to start each evening just as the sun sets. The atmosphere will get a little livelier each evening with DJs on the beach after 11pm. In addition to the music the festival aims to promote Langkawi internationally as an eco-friendly holiday destination and to encourage the local community to keep the island clean and green. The festival’s eco-theme this year is the Rivers Project which is a program to keep Langkawi’s rivers clean. Activities focused on protecting the environment will be organised throughout the day.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8K2mD7wIJMg\/UIQPCPNT5kI\/AAAAAAAAMjo\/YDibeoXC1O0\/s1600\/langkawi-live-program.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-8K2mD7wIJMg\/UIQPCPNT5kI\/AAAAAAAAMjo\/YDibeoXC1O0\/s640\/langkawi-live-program.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"568\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Langkawi Live Program 2012\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELangkawi Live 2012 Information\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhere: Frangipani Resort, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWhen: 2nd \u0026amp; 3rd November 2012, 6PM - Late\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EType: Open Air beach side concert\/show\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETickets: Visit the website below\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor more details on ticket prices and specially priced accommodation packages log onto the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/langkawi-live.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ELangkawi Live website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Apart from Frangipani Resort, there are also other alternatives for everyone. Most important is that you stay around \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2011\/06\/pantai-cenang-beach-in-langkawi.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EPantai Cenang\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E so that it is easier to get to the event either by foot or by taxi. For those who love music and headed to the beautiful island anytime in early November, be sure to check out Langkawi Live 2012.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3131968093470725152\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3131968093470725152\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3131968093470725152"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3131968093470725152"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/11\/langkawi-live-2012.html","title":"Langkawi Live 2012"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVKFcbp-8nI\/UIQNMRVtj2I\/AAAAAAAAMjY\/Hg6U1p4-MdM\/s72-c\/langkawi-live-2012.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Jalan Pantai Tengah, Pantai Tengah, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"6.2781021166043045 99.730367660522461"},"georss$box":{"$t":"6.2702106166043041 99.720497160522456 6.2859936166043049 99.740238160522466"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2083968437452243161"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-13T13:44:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-02T19:08:19.900+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KL"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuala Lumpur"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"KL International Jazz Festival 2012"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgLSyQolRr8\/VM9aa4pxkuI\/AAAAAAAAs7s\/s3Npbr24flw\/s1600\/KL-Jazz-Festival%2B(2).jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"KL Jazz Festival 2012\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgLSyQolRr8\/VM9aa4pxkuI\/AAAAAAAAs7s\/s3Npbr24flw\/s1600\/KL-Jazz-Festival%2B(2).jpg\" height=\"290\" title=\"KL Jazz Festival\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKL International Jazz Festival 2012\u003C\/b\u003E will be on the 19 and 20 May at the KL Convention Center (KLCC) in  Malaysia. This time around, world class jazz performances by leading  international artists and accomplished local artists will be highlights  at the show while you will also have a chance to catch some of the  legendary and great names in jazz on stage in this two day event which  promises a very unforgettable show for jazz lovers in Malaysia. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-m7Buv7M9rpI\/T69Cr4tb5iI\/AAAAAAAAJvE\/tku63TQkb5s\/s1600\/Hiromi-kl-jazz.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-m7Buv7M9rpI\/T69Cr4tb5iI\/AAAAAAAAJvE\/tku63TQkb5s\/s1600\/Hiromi-kl-jazz.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ci\u003EHiromi Uehara at KL International Jazz Festival\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4UBqs_W1Hvs\/T69D_eipg2I\/AAAAAAAAJvo\/Lx3-g_ouKlI\/s1600\/Anthony-Jackson.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4UBqs_W1Hvs\/T69D_eipg2I\/AAAAAAAAJvo\/Lx3-g_ouKlI\/s1600\/Anthony-Jackson.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAnthony Jackson\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BRLlpmCgeaQ\/T69F0tLDY7I\/AAAAAAAAJv8\/IJPS2uocclc\/s1600\/Ernie-Watts.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BRLlpmCgeaQ\/T69F0tLDY7I\/AAAAAAAAJv8\/IJPS2uocclc\/s640\/Ernie-Watts.jpg\" height=\"289\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EErnie Watts\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKLIJF 2012\u003C\/b\u003E is more than 12 hours of pure entertainment over two days by world  renowned, internationally acclaimed artistes and top local musicians.  Jazz lovers are in for a treat this coming May so get your tickets now.  Among the international and local artist performing here in Malaysia,  below is the list in no particular order:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELEGENDARY NEA JAZZ MASTER AHMAD JAMAL\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHIROMI: THE TRIO PROJECT FEATURING ANTHONY JACKSON (BASS) \u0026amp; STEVE SMITH (DRUMS)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EINCOGNITO\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEVERETTE HARP\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EINDRA LESMANA\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMEG OKURA \u0026amp; THE PAN ASIAN CHAMBER JAZZ ENSEMBLE\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EERNIE WATTS \u0026amp; THE JEREMY MONTEIRO INTERNATIONAL TRIO\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECARL ALLEN QUARTET\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETREVOR JALLA\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPATRICK TERBRACK QUARTET\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJEREMY TORDJMAN GROUP\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETHE KL JAZZ PROJECT\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMICHAEL VEERAPEN QUARTET WITH JUNJI DELFINO\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDEWAN BANDARAYA BIG BAND\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERTM JAZZ ORCHESTRA FEATURING IRENE SOLIANO\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDIRA SUGANDI\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESTEVE THORNTON\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S_k9OXLgMF0\/T69Cu3Mfc1I\/AAAAAAAAJvc\/ZV84aUkYzic\/s1600\/KL-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S_k9OXLgMF0\/T69Cu3Mfc1I\/AAAAAAAAJvc\/ZV84aUkYzic\/s1600\/KL-Jazz-Festival.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EKL Jazz Fest\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q_2XHRhFJO8\/T69FzrIuMyI\/AAAAAAAAJv4\/q1sRBs3f4RA\/s1600\/DBKL-Big-Band.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Q_2XHRhFJO8\/T69FzrIuMyI\/AAAAAAAAJv4\/q1sRBs3f4RA\/s640\/DBKL-Big-Band.jpg\" height=\"290\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;DBKL Big Band that will be performing at KL Jazz 2012\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oiai6Pncy14\/T69F1O1EcvI\/AAAAAAAAJwE\/fsFCGnS4BuE\/s1600\/RTM-jazz-orchestra.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oiai6Pncy14\/T69F1O1EcvI\/AAAAAAAAJwE\/fsFCGnS4BuE\/s640\/RTM-jazz-orchestra.jpg\" height=\"290\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;RTM Jazz Orchestra will be performing at KL Jazz Festival 2012\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information, visit the website of the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.klinternationaljazz.com\/\" style=\"color: blue;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKL International Jazz Festival\u003C\/a\u003E. You can also buy tickets for the jazz festival at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ticketpro.com.my\/jnp\/concert\/jazz\/839018-kl-international-jazz-festival.html\" style=\"color: blue;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETicketPro Website\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKL Jazz Festival Venue:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlenary Hall, KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.\u003Cbr \/\u003EKuala Lumpur Convention Centre\u003Cbr \/\u003EJalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur,\u003Cbr \/\u003EMalaysia\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDate: \u003C\/b\u003E19 \u0026amp; 20 May2012\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETime:\u003C\/b\u003E 3.30PM onwards \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E   GPS Coordinates\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ELatitude: 3.154571\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"font-weight: normal;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ELongitude: 101.716404\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EProgram for KL International Jazz Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003ESaturday, 19th May 2012\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3.15 pm – 12.30 am\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDewan Bandaraya Big Band\u003Cbr \/\u003EPatrick Terbrack Quartet\u003Cbr \/\u003EMichael Veerapen Quartet with Special Guest Junji Delfino\u003Cbr \/\u003ETrevor Jalla\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeg Okura \u0026amp; The Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensamble\u003Cbr \/\u003EErnie Watts \u0026amp; The \u0026nbsp;Jeremy Monteiro International Trio\u003Cbr \/\u003ECarl Allen Quartet\u003Cbr \/\u003EIncognito\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003ESunday, 20th \u0026nbsp;May 2012\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3.15 pm – 12.00 am\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERTM Big Band\u003Cbr \/\u003EKL Jazz Project\u003Cbr \/\u003EJeremy Tordjman Group\u003Cbr \/\u003EEverette Harp\u003Cbr \/\u003EHiromi: The Trio Project featuring Anthony Jackson (Bass) and Steve Smith (Drums)\u003Cbr \/\u003EAhmad Jamal\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWith  many Jazz Festivals being held around Malaysia these days, it is a  pleasure to know that you can catch many of these shows and festivals  around the country throughout the year. Right now, one of the biggest  shows will be right here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the KL  International Jazz Festival.\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2083968437452243161\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2083968437452243161\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2083968437452243161"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2083968437452243161"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/05\/kl-international-jazz-festival-2012.html","title":"KL International Jazz Festival 2012"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xgLSyQolRr8\/VM9aa4pxkuI\/AAAAAAAAs7s\/s3Npbr24flw\/s72-c\/KL-Jazz-Festival%2B(2).jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.139003 101.686855"},"georss$box":{"$t":"3.0121645000000004 101.5289265 3.2658415 101.84478349999999"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-401494718718892345"},"published":{"$t":"2012-01-22T22:20:00.002+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T14:11:24.309+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Selangor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sepang"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Future Music Festival Asia 2012"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-frWUbRbpzw8\/TxwccvlTKqI\/AAAAAAAAINM\/OLDxos40JEk\/s1600\/future-music-festival-poster.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-frWUbRbpzw8\/TxwccvlTKqI\/AAAAAAAAINM\/OLDxos40JEk\/s640\/future-music-festival-poster.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"454\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe \u003Cb\u003EFuture Music Festival Asia\u003C\/b\u003E will be held in \u003Cb\u003EKuala Lumpur's Sepang International Circuit (SIC)\u003C\/b\u003E on the 17th March 2012 for the first time. Since its debut in Sydney in 2006, this 12 hour music festival is set to rock Malaysia with 40 over acts in conjunction with the Malaysia Formula One Grand Prix 2012. Club music fans will be pleased to know that superstars Chemical Brothers, Sneaky Sound System and American rap legend and DJ Grandmaster Flash among the many acts will be performing at this music concert which will attract many people from around the region traveling all the way to Sepang, Malaysia for this mega show. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rAaFWUHn0Us\/TxwTVU0fLXI\/AAAAAAAAIMU\/AmxXc7J_kPA\/s1600\/chemical-brothers-kuala-lumpur.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-rAaFWUHn0Us\/TxwTVU0fLXI\/AAAAAAAAIMU\/AmxXc7J_kPA\/s640\/chemical-brothers-kuala-lumpur.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EChemical Brothers performs in Kuala Lumpur\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWho will be performing at the Future Music Festival Asia?\u003C\/b\u003E With the recent announcement of the full line up of performers, fans will be pleased to know that this is one event not to be missed. Big names from the international clubbing scene including groups from Southeast Asia and also Malaysia's own homegrown names are to be performing at the FMFA 2012. This was confirmed on the 21\/22 January so below is the line up according to the region. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D781CHUeLn8\/TxwTfXthLBI\/AAAAAAAAINE\/n-2NKgnuNq0\/s1600\/sneaky-sound-system.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D781CHUeLn8\/TxwTfXthLBI\/AAAAAAAAINE\/n-2NKgnuNq0\/s320\/sneaky-sound-system.jpg\" height=\"320\" width=\"273\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESneaky Sound System\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELine up of international acts that will be performing at the Future Music Festival 2012;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E1.Chemical Brothers (DJ Set)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E2. Grandmaster Flash\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E3. Tinie Tempah\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E4. Cosmic Gate\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E5. The Wombats\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E6. Sneaky Sound System \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E7. Chase \u0026amp; Status\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E8. Pendulum (DJ Set)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E9. Eddie Halliwell\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E10. John 00 Flemming\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E11. Zane Lowe \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E12. Alex Metric\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E13. Azari \u0026amp; III\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E14. The Potbelleez\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E15. Kid Sister\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E16. Holy Ghost!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E17. Super 8 \u0026amp; Tab\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E18. The Stafford Brothers\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E19. Andy Murphy\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E20. Shinichi Osawa\u003Cbr \/\u003E21. Ruby Rose\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HVVZXmlDJwg\/TxwTcG7oC5I\/AAAAAAAAIM0\/nAWn3Etlkwc\/s1600\/grandmaster-flash-spinning.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-HVVZXmlDJwg\/TxwTcG7oC5I\/AAAAAAAAIM0\/nAWn3Etlkwc\/s640\/grandmaster-flash-spinning.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGrandmaster Flash is to perform at the Future Music Festival Asia 2012\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERegional acts performing at FMFA 2012\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E1. Jalebee Cartel (India)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E2. Pet Conspiracy (China\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E3. Electrico (Singapore)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E4. Nikhil+Pearl (India)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E5. Agrikulture (Indonesia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E6. Sandwich (Philippines)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E7. Inquisitive (Singapore)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E8. Good Night Electric (Indonesia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E9. Project E.A.R (Southeast Asia)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E10. The Great Spy Experiment (Singapore)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nYT_sfKfBaE\/TxwTXAkm4_I\/AAAAAAAAIMc\/Z-yFo_RE01E\/s1600\/future-music-festival-2012.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-nYT_sfKfBaE\/TxwTXAkm4_I\/AAAAAAAAIMc\/Z-yFo_RE01E\/s640\/future-music-festival-2012.jpg\" height=\"356\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFMF Concert\u003C\/i\u003E \u003Ci\u003E(Picture from clubbing9ine)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMalaysian acts performing at Future Music Fest Asia 2012\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E1. Kyoto Protocol\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E2. Goldfish + Blink\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E3. Twilight Actiongirl\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E4. They Will Kill Us All,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E5. Mini Compo\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E6. Enterprise\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E7. Oh! Chentaku\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E8. Bud Culture\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E9. Terrence C\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E10. Victor G\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E11. Fono\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E12. Bass Agents\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E13. Phil K Kee \u0026amp; Ian Ross\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-fVdUFz6gk\/TxwTd_wCWTI\/AAAAAAAAIM8\/Jmg7MZivzuc\/s1600\/kyoto-protocol-malaysia-band.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-V-fVdUFz6gk\/TxwTd_wCWTI\/AAAAAAAAIM8\/Jmg7MZivzuc\/s400\/kyoto-protocol-malaysia-band.jpg\" height=\"267\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EKyoto Protocol - Malaysian band performing\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWith such an amazing line up for the music festival of the year, clubbers and party goers should not miss out on this fantastic show. Rest assured it will be a tiring day and don't forget to bring your own mats, raincoats and whatever. For more information, you can also visit the official \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/futuremusicfestival.asia\/\" style=\"color: blue;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFuture Music Festival Asia Website\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFestival Details:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVenue: Sepang International Circuit (SIC)\u003Cbr \/\u003EDate: 17th March 2012 (Saturday)\u003Cbr \/\u003ETime: 2:00PM till LATE\u003Cbr \/\u003ETicket Prices: Early Bird RM98\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y2UEQT-aFso\/TxwTYjePauI\/AAAAAAAAIMk\/5MmlU2Wzycw\/s1600\/future-music-festival-malaysia.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-y2UEQT-aFso\/TxwTYjePauI\/AAAAAAAAIMk\/5MmlU2Wzycw\/s400\/future-music-festival-malaysia.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFMFA Concert (Picture from clubbing9ine)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFuture Music Festival Asia Tickets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EWhere to buy the concert tickets? \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1.Online\u003C\/b\u003E at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/redtix.airasia.com\/Events\/FutureMusicFestivalAsia\/\" style=\"color: blue;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAirAsiaRedtix\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.Rock Corner outlets: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Gardens, Mid Valley (03 - 2283 4893)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKLCC (03 - 2161 9417)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESubang Parade (03 - 5636 9520)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Curve (03 - 7729 6313)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOne Utama (03 - 7725 5667)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3.Victoria Music outlet: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESg Wang(03 - 2148 7208)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAmcorp (03 - 7956 0592)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETropicana (03 - 7722 2955)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBSC (03 - 2093 1093)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003EFor enquiry only: Please call AirAsiaRedtix Ticketing Hotline at +603 - 8775 4666.\u003Cbr \/\u003EHotline is operational from 9am-6pm on weekdays.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPlease Note:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E1.Prices shown excludes RM3 AirAsiaRedTix fee.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E2.Booking fee is applicable for this show.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E3.RM5 reprint fee for online booking e-tickets.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E4.No reprint for replacement for missing tickets.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E5.Online ticket selling close on 15th March 2012 subject to availability.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFuture Music Festival Video taken previously in Australia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ccenter\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"225\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/23201421?title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"400\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/center\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWhile the tickets are already being sold, those who have not been to Sepang to catch this concert will have to take note that the location is about one hours drive from Kuala Lumpur city. There are a few trains from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.klsentral.com.my\/\" style=\"color: blue;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKL Sentral\u003C\/a\u003E that go there but the service ends after midnight so you might need to plan your journey there and back. A taxi from anywhere in the city to the location will also cost about RM80-100 (US$26-$33) one way and maximum of four people. The journey back will be 50% extra because of the midnight charge.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EUnless you are going with friends, it should not be a problem. Otherwise it would be wise to book a room at any of the hotels around KLIA or Sepang. The nearest hotel would be Tune Hotels by the LCCT which is about 10-15 minutes drive from the Sepang International Circuit. To those going for this massive concert, have a wonderful time at the Future Music Festival Asia 2012 in Malaysia.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/401494718718892345\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=401494718718892345\u0026isPopup=true","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/401494718718892345"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/401494718718892345"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/01\/future-music-festival-asia-2012.html","title":"Future Music Festival Asia 2012"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-frWUbRbpzw8\/TxwccvlTKqI\/AAAAAAAAINM\/OLDxos40JEk\/s72-c\/future-music-festival-poster.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"14"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sepang F1 Circuit, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"2.7614902 101.7324522"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.7456302 101.7127112 2.7773502 101.7521932"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-7376329490061841055"},"published":{"$t":"2011-10-13T14:37:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T14:13:22.806+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Langkawi"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Langkawi Island"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pulau Langkawi"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"One Earth Music Festival 2011 Langkawi"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKujz4r-Wf8\/TpXukOxRnnI\/AAAAAAAAG4w\/bXZB8TmlfrE\/s1600\/one-world-live-langkawi-artist.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKujz4r-Wf8\/TpXukOxRnnI\/AAAAAAAAG4w\/bXZB8TmlfrE\/s400\/one-world-live-langkawi-artist.jpg\" height=\"266\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOne Earth Music Festival 2011 Langkawi\u003C\/b\u003E is set to take place on November 11-12 which is a Saturday and Sunday. If you are up for something different in the music scene, this is the perfect chance to catch some interesting performers play for a cause where the main objective is to promote Langkawi  internationally as an Eco-friendly holiday destination and to encourage  the local community to keep Langkawi Island clean and green. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XBeKMu2rBzU\/TpXuhW7v7JI\/AAAAAAAAG4g\/Jjf6IBUziUk\/s1600\/langkawi-live-2011.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-XBeKMu2rBzU\/TpXuhW7v7JI\/AAAAAAAAG4g\/Jjf6IBUziUk\/s640\/langkawi-live-2011.jpg\" height=\"98\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAccording to organiser Patrick Chen, \"The idea for this music festival was born over drinks late one evening at the boat bar on the beach of the resort. A group of us, made up of like minds, some of whom already call Langkawi home, and others who plan to, we lamented, while listening to the hotel band, that Langkawi did not have a music festival, and wouldn't it be great to have one?\" and thus came this festival which will be the first of its kind here. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dDLQWV0edsM\/TpXufpbQmWI\/AAAAAAAAG4Q\/Eaq6XJnsh6o\/s1600\/frangipani-langkawi-resort.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dDLQWV0edsM\/TpXufpbQmWI\/AAAAAAAAG4Q\/Eaq6XJnsh6o\/s640\/frangipani-langkawi-resort.jpg\" height=\"420\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Beach view at Frangipani Resort\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vb7KBi8kzrc\/TpXugqICgcI\/AAAAAAAAG4Y\/MDIzG2BW1xM\/s1600\/frangipani-resort-langkawi.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-vb7KBi8kzrc\/TpXugqICgcI\/AAAAAAAAG4Y\/MDIzG2BW1xM\/s640\/frangipani-resort-langkawi.jpg\" height=\"200\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Frangipani Resort Langkawi\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EApart from the music festival here, there will be other activities  to showcase efforts in  protecting the environment. Various groups located on the island  promoting organic farming, natural soap-making and local artists using  natural materials are expected to participate while at the main festival grounds, there will be many other activities throughout the day at the main resort grounds as well. You can find out more information from the main \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.langkawi-live.com\/langkawilive2011\/programme.html\" style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EOne Earth Music Festival Program\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EArtistes performing at the One Earth Music Festival Langkawi are:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMichael Veerapen - Jazz pianist (Malaysia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EValtinho Anastoacio - Percussionist \u0026amp; vocalist (Brazil)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIsaac Entry - Singer\/songwriter (Australia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDasha Logan - Jazz Singer (Malaysia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETengku Ryo - Violinist (Indonesia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJunji Delfino - Vocalist (Philippines)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Solianos - Vocal harmony group (Malaysia)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAz Samad - Jazz Musician (Malaysia) \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LFpDack16Po\/TpXujbkRh2I\/AAAAAAAAG4o\/LG5DN_5wcwE\/s1600\/one-world-concert-langkawi.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LFpDack16Po\/TpXujbkRh2I\/AAAAAAAAG4o\/LG5DN_5wcwE\/s640\/one-world-concert-langkawi.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMusicians and organisers during a press briefing \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOne Earth Music Festival Information:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDate:\u003C\/b\u003E 11 \u0026amp; 12 November 2011\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELocation:\u003C\/b\u003E Frangipani Langkawi Resort and Spa\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOfficial Website:\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.langkawi-live.com\/langkawilive2011\/\" style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ELangkawi Live\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETicket Prices:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDinner \u0026amp; concert: Friday 11 November - RM110.00 nett\u003Cbr \/\u003EDinner \u0026amp; concert: Saturday 12 November - RM110.00 nett\u003Cbr \/\u003EDinner \u0026amp; concert (both nights) - RM200.00 nett\u003Cbr \/\u003ESupper \u0026amp; concert per night - RM65.00 nett\u003Cbr \/\u003EFull Packages including room stays: Please visit the official website for details on this\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you are a music or Eco lover and looking for something to do this November, head up north for a quick weekend holiday as you can catch the inaugural One Earth Music Festival 2011 in Langkawi. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7376329490061841055\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7376329490061841055\u0026isPopup=true","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7376329490061841055"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7376329490061841055"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2011\/10\/one-earth-music-festival-2011-langkawi.html","title":"One Earth Music Festival 2011 Langkawi"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zKujz4r-Wf8\/TpXukOxRnnI\/AAAAAAAAG4w\/bXZB8TmlfrE\/s72-c\/one-world-live-langkawi-artist.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Frangipani Resort Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"6.2781447745758561 99.7313117980957"},"georss$box":{"$t":"6.2741987745758561 99.7263762980957 6.2820907745758561 99.7362472980957"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-3125794839519197890"},"published":{"$t":"2011-04-25T13:47:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T14:15:12.593+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2011 Sarawak"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-SP-LbPANY\/TbUITwy-aBI\/AAAAAAAAGC4\/7XyB2CDnXF4\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2011-poster.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-SP-LbPANY\/TbUITwy-aBI\/AAAAAAAAGC4\/7XyB2CDnXF4\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2011-poster.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2011 in Sarawak\u003C\/b\u003E will be held from \u003Cb\u003E8-10 July\u003C\/b\u003E and is one of the worlds most unique festival that brings together on the same stage renowned world musicians from around the world and indigenous musicians from the interiors of Borneo. This incredible show that has been running for over 10 years has attracted many music lovers from the world over to the Land of the Hornbills. A much sought after event by many, bookings have to be done in advanced as those who come here on the last minute will find themselves without lodging and end up camping in the area of Damai. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003EThe music 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. Not your regular Woodstock but the experience of a festival in the middle of a rainforest is something definitely worth attending in this part of the world.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ECurrently there are 21 bands that have been  confirmed for the Rainforest World Music Festival which are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAgungbeat from Sabah, Malaysia \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStartijen from France\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPacific  Curls from New Zealand\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMamak  Khadem from Iran\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Blue Canyon Boys from USA\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELisa Haley \u0026amp; Zydecats from USA\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Shin from Georgia, Eastern  Europe\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIkswew from Canada,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFrigg from Finland\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMalick  Pathe Sow from Senegal\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVictor Valdez Trio from Mexico\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDuoud from Tunisia\/Algeria \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIlgi from Latvia\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKissmet from India\/UK\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPaddy  Keenan Trio from  Ireland\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELeweton Women’s Water Music from Vanuatu\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJoaquin Daz from Dominican  Republic\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKamernga from Australia \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKamafei from Italy\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKenge Kenge from Kenya\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWarsaw Village Band from Poland\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com\/web\/en\/showtime.htm\" style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EShow times for the bands\u003C\/a\u003E during the three days.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bylT13JBJAY\/TbUIpOi6DnI\/AAAAAAAAGC8\/5foObYxwRgI\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2010-finale.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bylT13JBJAY\/TbUIpOi6DnI\/AAAAAAAAGC8\/5foObYxwRgI\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2010-finale.jpg\" height=\"424\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFinale at the RWMF in Kuching\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor those who have yet to book the Rainforest Music Festival tickets, I suggest you do so quickly as they have a promotion online currently. (see tickets below). The other concern would be the accommodation in Kuching as during this weekend, the entire city will be out of rooms. From luxury hotels right till guesthouses will be fully booked. Most of the regulars would book a year in advance for this event.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2u5GRgqGqmc\/TbUI2zaORDI\/AAAAAAAAGDA\/diA9TSyKmC8\/s1600\/rainforest-music-festival-workshop-2010.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2u5GRgqGqmc\/TbUI2zaORDI\/AAAAAAAAGDA\/diA9TSyKmC8\/s400\/rainforest-music-festival-workshop-2010.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOne of the workshops in the main hall\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat happens at the Music Festival?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EProgram\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWith a line-up of 21 bands playing a diverse range of world genres, the festival is featuring 7 different acts per night over 3 nights not including some of the special shows on the last day. Explore the Cultural Village to find the various performances for the three days. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWorkshops\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWorkshops at the Rainforest Music Festival include afternoon informative sessions, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts throughout the many unique ethnic homes at the cultural village, followed by evening performances on the main stage area. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood and Village Mart\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Food and Village Mart is filled with interesting local Sarawakian foods, crafts, interesting souvenir items and international food and drinks. Not forgetting the famous Heineken Beer which is one of the main sponsors here. More than 30 stalls will be available throughout the cultural village. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERWMF Store\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can be assured that the Rainforest World Music Festival store will be filled with RWMF merchandise. Available are souvenir t-shirts or your favourite artist CD which you can even get signed from the various artist during the workshops.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOnce you are at the Cultural Village,  you will have the best opportunity to experience the lifestyle, culture  and heritage of the local ethnic tribes found throughout Sarawak which  are;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/09\/sarawak-cultural-village-iban-people.html\"\u003EIban People\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/09\/sarawak-cultural-village-penan-tribe.html\"\u003EPenan Tribe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/09\/sarawak-cultural-village-bidayuh-people.html\"\u003EBidayuh People\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/09\/sarawak-cultural-village-melanau-people.html\"\u003EMelanau People\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/09\/sarawak-cultural-village-orang-ulu.html\" style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EOrang Ulu of Sarawak\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-41-4jATGJAw\/TbUI5IhUsiI\/AAAAAAAAGDI\/mVqw-KI46Jk\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2010-workshop.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-41-4jATGJAw\/TbUI5IhUsiI\/AAAAAAAAGDI\/mVqw-KI46Jk\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2010-workshop.jpg\" height=\"418\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003EWorkshop held at Iban Longhouse\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere and When is the Rainforest Music Festival? \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDate: 8-10 July 2011\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETime: 10am - 12 midnight\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVenue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Kuching\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest Music Festival Ticket Prices:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOne Day Pass - RM110 (Adults), RM55 (Children) \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThree Day Pass - RM300 (Adults), RM150 (Children)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThere is a promotion for buying early tickets, please check website \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to buy tickets for the Rainforest Music Festival?\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/web.ticketcharge.com.my\/jl\/index.php?option=com_content\u0026amp;view=article\u0026amp;id=55#Pricing\"\u003EOnline Tickets from TicketCharge\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETour and Travel Agents in Sarawak\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETicketCharge Hotline:\u0026nbsp;+603-9222 8811\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETicketCharge Office;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENo 42A-1,  Jalan Metro Pudu,\u003Cbr \/\u003EFraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew,\u003Cbr \/\u003E55100 Kuala   Lumpur,\u003Cbr \/\u003EMalaysia\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOfficial Website for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com\/web\/en\/about_rwmf.htm\" style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAll photo credits to\u0026nbsp;Suchen SK of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.suchens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.suchens.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/suchens.com\/\" style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor further   information about Rainforest World Music Festival 2011,                    please contact;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Tourism Board\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E5th - 7th Floor, Yayasan   Sarawak Building\u003Cbr \/\u003EJalan Masjid,                    93400 Kuching\u003Cbr \/\u003ESarawak,   Malaysia\u003Cbr \/\u003EPhone : +6082-423600\u003Cbr \/\u003EFax : +6082-416700 \u003Cbr \/\u003EEmail : \u003Ca href=\"mailto:pauline@sarawaktourism.com\"\u003Epauline@sarawaktourism.com \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWebsite : \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sarawaktourism.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewww.sarawaktourism.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI have yet to experience this event and the many times that I have visited Kuching and the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2009\/09\/sarawak-cultural-village-in-kuching.html\" style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ESarawak Cultural Village\u003C\/a\u003E, I was always a month late or a month too early. Never on the spot but it has always been due to my work schedule. Anyway, for this year if things work out well on my timings, I hope to attend the Rainforest World Music Festival 2011 in Sarawak.\u003Cspan style=\"color: white; display: inline; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: xx-small; margin: 0px; outline-width: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"color: white; font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E Date\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: white; font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003E:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: white; font-family: Century Gothic; font-size: 9pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;8\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: white; display: inline; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt; margin: 0px; outline-width: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003E - \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/3125794839519197890\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=3125794839519197890\u0026isPopup=true","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3125794839519197890"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/3125794839519197890"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2011\/04\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2011.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2011 Sarawak"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"David Jr"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117203203652634549205"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-oz5-8huLcgw\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAO1E\/h3G-X02AJWU\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-SP-LbPANY\/TbUITwy-aBI\/AAAAAAAAGC4\/7XyB2CDnXF4\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2011-poster.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"14"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak Cultural Village, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.74970330340039 110.31594722116552"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.74787380340039 110.31404022116551 1.7515328034003899 110.31785422116552"}}]}});