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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-7586712010449096468"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-21T17:24:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-21T17:24:34.203+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":"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 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","$t":"RWMF 2015 Performers List "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XV8KIQBB69I\/VaUNzffkTgI\/AAAAAAAAxjQ\/qwhZVCUj4TM\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015 Bands Performers List \" border=\"0\" height=\"462\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XV8KIQBB69I\/VaUNzffkTgI\/AAAAAAAAxjQ\/qwhZVCUj4TM\/s640\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015 Performers List \" 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\u003ERWMF 2015\u003C\/b\u003E will be taking place this \u003Cb\u003E7-9 August\u003C\/b\u003E at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching and this is also the 18th year for the world renown Rainforest World Music Festival. Do you also know that every year, more and more new international and local acts are brought in to perform to world music lovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAnd for this year's RWMF 2015, the list of performers or artist is pretty amazing with some rare and unique groups performing on stage. In total, there will be 24 different performers throughout the three day festival here. One to look out for is our own Malaysian Mah Meri ethnic group, one of the oldest ethnic groups in the country and very little known about them. Other highlights would also be the Ndima, a rare pygmy tribe from Congo, Africa and a Kecak group from Bali, Indonesia.\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\/-U1DA2bkzc2g\/VaUMH_N1pLI\/AAAAAAAAxis\/irryR4rE634\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Performers 2015  \" border=\"0\" height=\"456\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-U1DA2bkzc2g\/VaUMH_N1pLI\/AAAAAAAAxis\/irryR4rE634\/s640\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg\" title=\"2015 RWMF Performers\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESome of the 2015 RWMF Performers\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EList of \u003Cb\u003ERWMF 2015 Performers\u003C\/b\u003E in alphabetical order are;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1Drum.org (Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E1Drum.org is a wonderful celebration of rhythm and spontaneous percussive beats; where everyone, young and old are invited to participate in a musical experience that is second to none. 1Drum Circle is a great way to meet like-minded people and an opportunity to reconnect with your inner rhythm. Drums will be provided for 100 pax per session.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAlaverdi (Georgia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe four-piece ensemble Alaverdi from Georgia has specialised in the traditional Georgian folk music and church chants which are hailed as one of the most unique musical traditions around the world. Performing on the most traditional folk instruments, such as string, wind and percussion instruments, the band brings back the original sound of Georgian music and creates a mystical atmosphere.\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\/-w2CJBtG6icY\/VaiH_5Kmq3I\/AAAAAAAAxqI\/2McIqabfxpQ\/s1600\/RWMF-2015-Bargou08.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Bargou 08 \" border=\"0\" height=\"358\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-w2CJBtG6icY\/VaiH_5Kmq3I\/AAAAAAAAxqI\/2McIqabfxpQ\/s640\/RWMF-2015-Bargou08.jpg\" title=\"Bargou 08 RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBargou 08 from Tunesia at the RWMF\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBargou 08 (Tunisia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe band BARGOU 08 from Tunisia brings back the almost forgotten music of a region in the north west of the country which is isolated between the mountains and the Algerian border. Their music is the gateway to old Tunisian traditions and stories which are embedded in the lyrics, the melody and the dance.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECulture Shot aka La La Li La Tam Pong (Penang, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis six-headed band from Penang, Malaysia, combines different musical traditions and instruments into a multiracial music style based on old Hokkien music. Using instruments such as Er-hu, Lang Tin Tang, Rebana, Gongs and a Gendang, they mix sounds from different regions and create a new sound representing the diversity of their country.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDriss El Maloumi (Morocco)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe talented artist from Agadir, Morocco, mixes Arabic music with classical Western music and has not only worked with various famous musicians from all over the world such as Montserrat Figueiras or Omar Bashir, but also composed music for shows and films such as “La Source Des Femmes”. In 2013 Driss El Maloumi released his album “Makan” which he recorded in a trio with two percussionists Said El Maloumi and Lahoucine Baquir.\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\/-g4k4HICKkRg\/VaiHc3w6dwI\/AAAAAAAAxqA\/bUi3aqSHj8M\/s1600\/Enkh-Jargal-RWMF.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Enkh Jargal\" border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g4k4HICKkRg\/VaiHc3w6dwI\/AAAAAAAAxqA\/bUi3aqSHj8M\/s640\/Enkh-Jargal-RWMF.jpg\" title=\"Enkh Jargal RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EEnkh Jargal or EPI from Mongolia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnkh Jargal Danfarvaanchig aka EPI (Mongolia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEpi is a Mongolian Moorin Hoor (Horse Fiddle), a traditional Mongolian instrument, player who grew up in the countryside and is therefore deeply rooted into the traditional and nomadic way of life that his people live in Mongolia. He studied the Moorin Hoor at the Music-Conservatorium of Ulaanbaatar and has performed all over the world and also on TV to bring back the awareness towards Mongolian traditional music.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHarubee (Maldives)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHarubee is 16 young men exploding with energy. Boduberu music evolved from the 11th century, brought in from the sailors traveling from parts of Africa. It is the relief found in dance for the common people. The songs are about everyday life, often heavy with satire. The drumming and dancing are frenetic, crescendo-ing into immense passionate climaxes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKapela Maliszow (Poland)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKapela Maliszów is a family band of three members, led by the multi-instrumentalist Jan Malisz and inspired by the traditional music of Beskid Niski and Pogorze in South Poland. Their instruments have been played by family members since the early 20th century and they have won a variety of prizes playing folk songs and dance music from Gorlice County using their traditional instruments (violin, basolia and drum).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKenwy Yan-Qin Ensemble (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe yangqin or the hammered dulcimer of China originally came from Persia, and it’s characterised for its bright tones yet extreme expressive range. Ken Wy is a master at this instrument and has established a Music \u0026amp; Arts Academy in Kuching. He brings an impressive ensemble of yangqins and percussion to the festival playing a range of traditional Chinese songs.\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:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kfIW4yvKGBc\/VaiDn-pUxzI\/AAAAAAAAxpc\/N8yUVhtDiAI\/s1600\/Kobagi-Kecak-RWMF-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kobagi Kecak RWMF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-kfIW4yvKGBc\/VaiDn-pUxzI\/AAAAAAAAxpc\/N8yUVhtDiAI\/s640\/Kobagi-Kecak-RWMF-2015.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;\"\u003EKobagi Kecak from Indonesia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKobagi Kecak (Bali, Indonesia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe sixteen headed band Komunitas Badan Gila was formed in 2008 in Bali, Indonesia and has developed a special performance style they call Angga Suara Murti, which is a mixture between Balinese masked dance, puppetry, the processional ensemble balaganjur and contemporary music. Kobagi combines the western body percussion with Balinese music using their own bodies as primary instruments accompanied by stamping tubes made of bamboo.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKobo Town (Trinidad\/Tobago)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EKobo Town was founded by the Trinidadian Drew Gonsalves, who spent half of his childhood in Canada and was inspired by Calypso music from early age and consists of a few Trini expats from Toronto and some of Gonsalves’ old band members. Since feeling a strong boundary towards his home country Trinidad, he has developed a unique calypso style inspired by Jazz, Funk and Disco music as well as other elements which he performs with his band to bring back the old sounds of Caribbean music.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKorrontzi (Spain)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Spanish band Korrontzi has specialised in traditional Basque music merging with music styles from different cultures and countries such as Flamenco, Fandango, Portugese fado, arin-arin, Italian sounds and others. They have reached no. 6 in the “European World Music Charts” and have gained international fame.\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:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--OSUN0XSDaI\/VaUMIxJElCI\/AAAAAAAAxi4\/kyse8CaAAJ0\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-sarawak.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Solomon Lan E Tuyang\" border=\"0\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--OSUN0XSDaI\/VaUMIxJElCI\/AAAAAAAAxi4\/kyse8CaAAJ0\/s640\/rwmf-2015-sarawak.jpg\" title=\"Lan E Tuyang\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESolomon from Lan E Tuyang\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELan E Tuyang (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ELead by Sarawakian Mathew Ngau, the master sape player and story teller, this band has been touring Europe several times in the last couple of years. Mathew Ngau Jau, leader of Lan E Tuyang, has been playing the sape or the boat shaped lute of Sarawak since he was little. \u0026nbsp;This is music of the Kenyah from the Orang Ulu tribe in Sarawak – the lonely strains of the boat lute with the dances of the warriors.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELe Blanc Bros Cajun Band (Australia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis Australian band performs the music and language of the Cajuns which traditionally comes from southern Louisiana and is a popular dance music with French influence. This would be an interesting act to catch for those who love traditional Cajun music.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELindigo (Reunion Island)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe band members of Lindigo from Reunion Island have always felt passionate about the traditional Maloya music and dance, characterised by complicated percussion rhythms. Their lyrics tell Reunion’s symbolic stories of complex sentiments and personal experiences which the band spreads by performing all over the world.\u003Cbr \/\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\/-0p5x0mwkurY\/VaiDn9_N9oI\/AAAAAAAAxpY\/SK5Wi2la9ls\/s1600\/mah-meri-rwmf.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015 Mah Meri Performers\" border=\"0\" height=\"256\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0p5x0mwkurY\/VaiDn9_N9oI\/AAAAAAAAxpY\/SK5Wi2la9ls\/s640\/mah-meri-rwmf.jpg\" title=\"Mah Meri at RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMah Meri from Selangor, Malaysia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMah Meri (Selangor, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Orang Asli are the indigenous people from Peninsular Malaysia who have been living there since even before 1000 BC. They were traditionally animists led by their shamans, and the Mah Meri show their reverence for this from their carvings of spirit animals. They come to the festival with their fearsome masks, log drums, ladies in mengkuang skirts, and bring with them the ancient rites and folklore that they still maintain in their community in Carey Island.\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\/-c1sbfE2sR4w\/VaiGXdEE0EI\/AAAAAAAAxps\/elUwg4K4wy4\/s1600\/RWMF-2015-Ndima.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ndima at RWMF\" border=\"0\" height=\"384\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-c1sbfE2sR4w\/VaiGXdEE0EI\/AAAAAAAAxps\/elUwg4K4wy4\/s640\/RWMF-2015-Ndima.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Ndima \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ENdima from Congo\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENdima (Congo Brazzaville)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENDIMA is a group consisting of members of the pygmies aka, a tribe in the forests of Republic of Congo which still lives in its traditional way in the forest and whose culture is endangered nowadays. Their traditional music is an important cultural heritage for the pygmies aka, as it is played every day to accompany certain rituals. To remain their culture and to create an awareness for it, Ndima perform in countries all over the world letting their audience experience the magic of this spiritual music.\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;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESangpuy (Taiwan)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\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:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wsxeX317qc0\/VaiGXp0gV1I\/AAAAAAAAxpw\/wkP3Jha5xuE\/s1600\/Sangpuy-RWMF-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Taiwan \" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wsxeX317qc0\/VaiGXp0gV1I\/AAAAAAAAxpw\/wkP3Jha5xuE\/s400\/Sangpuy-RWMF-2015.jpg\" title=\"Sangpuy at RWMF \" width=\"253\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESangpuy from Taiwan\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThis musician from an old tribe in Taiwan sings songs from ancient ceremonies dedicated to gods of the natural world. Sangpuy's forceful, penetrating voice has the ability to teleport audiences from urban settings to a place where Aborigines believe the wind is their friend, and can be summoned by whistling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen the musician talks, he frequently uses natural metaphors like insects, rivers and trees to get his point across.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESarawak Cultural Village Group (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E'Penjan Kasih' dance group has performed internationally and an awards winning cultural dancers led by the choreographer Mr. Othman Hassan. The artistes are the resident dancers and musicians of the international acclaimed living museum, the Sarawak Cultural Village of Sarawak, East Malaysia.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESayu Ateng Echoes of Borneo (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIn Borneo, among the Orang Ulu people, Sayu Ateng means “welcome”. Sayu Ateng, an eight piece band, cuts a cool swathe with a little bit of contemporary pop sound textures and World Beat Music while never straying far from its principal roots of Sarawak. Taking ancient and modern sounds and fusing them with their own infectious character, the original sound and lyrics are based on the historical makeup of Sarawak.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EShooglenifty (Scotland)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EShooglenifty from Scotland combine traditional sounds of their homeland with devilish rhythms and an international flavour.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESon De Madera (Mexico)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis trio from Mexico has specialised in interpreting and composing a traditional genre of Southern Mexico called Son Jarocho and is hailed as top band in its genre.\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\/-P05ciNpqylY\/VaiJPwV_g_I\/AAAAAAAAxqU\/6HiFRx-EF3Y\/s1600\/Sona-Jobarteh-RWMF-2015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF Sona Jobarteh\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-P05ciNpqylY\/VaiJPwV_g_I\/AAAAAAAAxqU\/6HiFRx-EF3Y\/s640\/Sona-Jobarteh-RWMF-2015.jpg\" title=\"Sona Jobarteh RWMF 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ESona Jobarteh from Gambia\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESona Jobarteh (Gambia\/United Kingdom)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis woman has broken through the traditions in her patriarchal environment and is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from a West African Griot family. The Kora is an African harp which is traditionally only allowed to be played by male members of these families wherefore Sona is an exceptional talent being trained in Europe and performing with many famous artists.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUkandanz (France\/Ethiopia)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EuKanDanZ plays an unique style. \u0026nbsp;It’s an unusual meeting between an electric quartet from France and Asnake Guebreye’s terrific voice. This charismatic lead singer originates from the vibrant music scene in Addis Abeba. With impertinence, they rock it wildly. \u0026nbsp;Their music is inspired by traditional and popular Ethiopian songs. uKanDanZ is a blast of real energy and emotion. Ethiopia meets rock, jazz, and noise.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe above are 24 performers from around the world and also locally which is scheduled to perform over three days here at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2015. For the full performance schedule and detailed information on the festival, please visit the official website of the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERWMF\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\/-OXRrRhBinv8\/VaUMHwZOG2I\/AAAAAAAAxi0\/SZ4Z70CCQTQ\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-preview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Media Preview of RWMF 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-OXRrRhBinv8\/VaUMHwZOG2I\/AAAAAAAAxi0\/SZ4Z70CCQTQ\/s640\/rwmf-2015-preview.jpg\" title=\"RWMF 2015 Media Preview\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Sarawak Tourism Board CEO (4th from left), staff, supporters and performers at the media preview in Kuala Lumpur on the 13th July.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERecently in Kuala Lumpur, the Sarawak Tourism Board held a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival media preview\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;at No Black Tie in the city on 13th July. \u0026nbsp;At the preview, two of the Malaysian performers - the Mah Meri and Lan E Tuyang, gave a special performance to members of the media for the upcoming RWMF 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor those attending the \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, you should have already secured your accommodations and transport in Kuching. Note that it takes about 45 to 60 minutes travel time from Kuching to the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong. There is a shuttle service available both ways to the festival at a cost of around RM5 or RM8 one way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHotels Near Rainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are in fact quite a number of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/hotels-in-kuching-for-rwmf-2015.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003EHotels near the RWMF\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;but you need to check and see which of them have available rooms as it is most likely all fully booked. There are a number of guest houses in the Petrajaya as well, but I would safely say that you would stand a better chance at getting a hotel in the Kuching city area.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are staying in Kuching area and have extra time, you may also want to know \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;as there are many attractions and things to do here. A must try is taking a Sarawak River Cruise from the Waterfront area. And for those who are into food, a recommendation is to 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 the local food in Kuching\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;as it is one of a kind too. The famous Sarawakian dishes are Kolo Mee and the Sarawak Laksa.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther than that, over at the Sarawak Cultural Village where the venue is, there are ample activities for adults and kids, a craft bazaar, various food stalls and souvenirs available for festival goers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERemember, the festival is held over three days and I will most likely be there to attend this. One of the main reasons is also to see the many interesting \u0026nbsp;world music artists, bands and groups perform for this years RWMF 2015.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/7586712010449096468\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=7586712010449096468\u0026isPopup=true","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7586712010449096468"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/7586712010449096468"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rwmf-2015-performers-list.html","title":"RWMF 2015 Performers List "}],"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\/-XV8KIQBB69I\/VaUNzffkTgI\/AAAAAAAAxjQ\/qwhZVCUj4TM\/s72-c\/rwmf-2015-performers.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai Beach Resort, Kuching Wetlands National Park, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93762 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7491775 110.31608069999993"},"georss$box":{"$t":"-23.772857000000002 69.00748669999993 27.271212 151.62467469999993"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2298271814912471050"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-14T22:35:00.001+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-07-31T00:26:57.150+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"RWMF 2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Preview "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-c4BbPCuff2U\/VaUaISM3rMI\/AAAAAAAAxjo\/kILEo0T3WqY\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-preview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Media Preview Rainforest World Music Festival\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-c4BbPCuff2U\/VaUaISM3rMI\/AAAAAAAAxjo\/kILEo0T3WqY\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-preview.jpg\" title=\"Rainforest World Music Festival Preview \" 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 Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) recently hosted a Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 media preview at No Black Tie in Kuala Lumpur on the 13th July where around 20 various mainstream and entertainment media representatives turned up for this event which led to a \u003Ci\u003Ebuka puasa\u003C\/i\u003E dinner at the venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDuring the RWMF media preview, the CEO of Sarawak Tourism Board Datu Ik Pahon Joyik gave a speech about the festival and how it has come a long way since 1998 and for this year, the festival has now moved on to introducing a more exciting itinerary for visitors to the festival. \u003C\/div\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:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-maAMekGAuUU\/VaUaITmJigI\/AAAAAAAAxjg\/AUZm34Hq60Q\/s1600\/rwmf-2015-bands-performers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Bands Performers\" border=\"0\" height=\"456\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-maAMekGAuUU\/VaUaITmJigI\/AAAAAAAAxjg\/AUZm34Hq60Q\/s640\/rwmf-2015-bands-performers.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Bands Performers \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA snapshot of some of the performers at the RWMF 2015\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe director of events and corporate relations, Angelina Bateman, then gave a presentation about the \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\u0026nbsp;where she spoke about the ticket prices, promotions, the new ticketing and also a run through of each of the performers and bands, locally and internationally. A must not miss event throughout the three days is the music, dance and sound workshops that will take place in the afternoons at the venue.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EShe also announced that sponsor Rip Curl was also going to be promoting their special limited edition Rainforest World Music Festival singlets and t-shirts during the festival. Concluding the media preview, a special show by two of the performers, the Mah Meri and Solomon from Lan E Tuyang played a sample set of their unique ethnic 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\/-t3L4jDdvr08\/VaUaIYegC4I\/AAAAAAAAxjk\/DUfNfYddGkY\/s1600\/datu-ik-pahun-rainforest-music-festival-preview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Datu Ik Pahun Rainforest World Music Festival Media Preview\" border=\"0\" height=\"474\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-t3L4jDdvr08\/VaUaIYegC4I\/AAAAAAAAxjk\/DUfNfYddGkY\/s640\/datu-ik-pahun-rainforest-music-festival-preview.jpg\" title=\"Datu Ik Pahun 2015\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDatu Ik Pahun poses with the Mah Meri and Solomon of Lan E Tuyang\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHighlights of new additions to the festival where for the first time after 18 years, they event will see the introduction of Radio Frequency Identification or RFID Wristbands. This modern system will assist the organisers to collect data from visitors and also to reduce fraud of tickets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe RFID bands will also be used for making purchases for food, drink and souvenirs at the venue. STB is conceptualising a cashless system at the even where visitors can simply reload their RFID tags with money at four top up counters placed strategically around the event venue.\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:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbAjd7DwMkc\/VaUaJU0gY4I\/AAAAAAAAxjs\/M5WFPEK1RWI\/s1600\/rwmf-media-preview.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2015 Media Preview\" border=\"0\" height=\"424\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-gbAjd7DwMkc\/VaUaJU0gY4I\/AAAAAAAAxjs\/M5WFPEK1RWI\/s640\/rwmf-media-preview.jpg\" title=\"RWMF Media Preview\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMembers of the media during the preview at No Black Tie, KL\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 RFID Information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Festival goers are required to pre-purchase their e-coupons of which the equal monetary value will be ‘loaded’ into their respective RFID tags for purchase of food, beverage and souvenir items.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Top-up stations are available at the event site where guests can buy their e-coupons either via cash or credit\/debit cards only.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• The purchased value is \u003Cu\u003Enon-refundable\u003C\/u\u003E if it remains are unused. 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font-weight: bold; mso-spacerun: 'yes';\"\u003E*\u0026nbsp;Child\u0026nbsp;age\u0026nbsp;7\u0026nbsp;–\u0026nbsp;12\u0026nbsp;years\u0026nbsp;old.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 12.0000pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); border-left: none; border-right: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); mso-border-top-alt: 0.5000pt solid rgb(0,0,0); padding: 0.0000pt 5.4000pt 0.0000pt 5.4000pt; width: 140.3500pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"233\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"border-bottom: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); border-left: none; border-right: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); border-top: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); mso-border-left-alt: none; mso-border-right-alt: 31.8750pt none rgb(255,255,255); mso-border-top-alt: 0.5000pt solid rgb(0,0,0); padding: 0.0000pt 5.4000pt 0.0000pt 5.4000pt; width: 121.9000pt;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"203\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"p0\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe tickets are available online at GorillaTix -\u0026nbsp;https:\/\/go.gorillatix.asia\/rwmf\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 2015 Information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Date: 7-9 August\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Venue: Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Distance from Kuching: About 40-50 minutes\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Doors open at 10.00am\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Workshops and afternoon show will start at 2.00pm till 5.00pm\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• Concert is at 7.30pm till midnight\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• No outside food and drinks allowed inside\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E• More information at - http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere is 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;\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Performers\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for 2015. For those who are staying in Kuching city and coming earlier to the festival, here is a 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;as it will give you some ideas. for those looking for accommodations last minute, here is a list of \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 the RWMF 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EYou can also check out the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/visitsarawak\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESarawak Travel Facebook Page\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for more information on the RWMF. Make sure that you have done all your travel and accommodation arrangements and see you at the Sarawak Cultural Village for this years Rainforest world Music Festival 2015.\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\/2298271814912471050\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2298271814912471050\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2298271814912471050"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2298271814912471050"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/07\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2015.html","title":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2015 Preview "}],"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$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-c4BbPCuff2U\/VaUaISM3rMI\/AAAAAAAAxjo\/kILEo0T3WqY\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival-preview.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"3.139003 101.68685499999992"},"georss$box":{"$t":"2.885326 101.36413149999993 3.3926800000000004 102.00957849999992"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-8418391655857905632"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-08T16:44:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-05-08T16:48:39.819+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"BJF2015"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo Jazz Festival"},{"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"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Jazz 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"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"10 Years of the Borneo Jazz Festival"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FWDkX0slZkE\/VUx0O-s3hhI\/AAAAAAAAwOQ\/0okN9Bf-CLU\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-festival-10-anniversary.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 10th Anniversary 2015\" border=\"0\" height=\"382\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FWDkX0slZkE\/VUx0O-s3hhI\/AAAAAAAAwOQ\/0okN9Bf-CLU\/s640\/borneo-jazz-festival-10-anniversary.jpg\" title=\"10 Years of the Borneo Jazz Festival\" 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;\"\u003EIt has been a decade since the inaugural Borneo Jazz Festival took place here in Miri, Sarawak and this year, the festival celebrates its 10th year after hosting 72 various jazz musicians, artist and bands from all over the world.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EStarting back in 2006 and originally called the Miri International Jazz Fesitval, organizers Sarawak Tourism Board painstakingly ensured the success of this niche music festival to where it is today.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EHeld yearly at the Everly ParkCity Hotel grounds in Miri by Brighton Beach, this unique venue provided a fantastic atmosphere where music lovers and jazz fans could enjoy a weekend of jazz music played in the outdoor area of the hotel which has a seafront view.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year's \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;takes place from the 8-9 May and promises an exciting festival with 8 notable musicians and bands handpicked to return here for the 10th Anniversary of the Borneo Jazz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBelow are photos from the first Borneo Jazz till today with a list of artist who performed here over the years.\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\/-ASncQwSJ6jE\/VUx1NBQ7R_I\/AAAAAAAAwOc\/ocQIjhtvA5A\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2006.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2006\" border=\"0\" height=\"394\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASncQwSJ6jE\/VUx1NBQ7R_I\/AAAAAAAAwOc\/ocQIjhtvA5A\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2006.jpg\" title=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2006\" 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 2006\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\/-eUgPVhChwTs\/VUx1Ngh1zrI\/AAAAAAAAwOg\/iS70dMDJ3cI\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2007.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2007\" border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-eUgPVhChwTs\/VUx1Ngh1zrI\/AAAAAAAAwOg\/iS70dMDJ3cI\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2007.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2007\" 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 2007\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\/-3y_ZI_nNB-c\/VUx1Ntayi1I\/AAAAAAAAwOk\/hEQCZT50Vk0\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2008.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2008\" border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3y_ZI_nNB-c\/VUx1Ntayi1I\/AAAAAAAAwOk\/hEQCZT50Vk0\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2008.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2008\" 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 2008\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\/-bd4IYKCkRD0\/VUx1VacJUDI\/AAAAAAAAwO0\/cpD6vS7SFB0\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2009.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2009\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bd4IYKCkRD0\/VUx1VacJUDI\/AAAAAAAAwO0\/cpD6vS7SFB0\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2009.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2009\" 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 2009\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\/-TtAELv1n6qk\/VUx1YnrEm_I\/AAAAAAAAwO8\/n3pXl1HEvHc\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2010.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2010\" border=\"0\" height=\"378\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TtAELv1n6qk\/VUx1YnrEm_I\/AAAAAAAAwO8\/n3pXl1HEvHc\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2010.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2010\" 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 2010\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\/-ki-nYhvt0xg\/VUx1ZpopnWI\/AAAAAAAAwPA\/jbRoLR9vsXk\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2011.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2011\" border=\"0\" height=\"398\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ki-nYhvt0xg\/VUx1ZpopnWI\/AAAAAAAAwPA\/jbRoLR9vsXk\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2011.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2011\" 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 2011\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\/-zMHuWwxS6T4\/VUx1fYdt9fI\/AAAAAAAAwPM\/n-cGUYRfkN4\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2012.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2012\" border=\"0\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zMHuWwxS6T4\/VUx1fYdt9fI\/AAAAAAAAwPM\/n-cGUYRfkN4\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2012.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2012\" 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 2012\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\/-swLikNHqRhg\/VUx1jarqJPI\/AAAAAAAAwPU\/gEbttS5NJIQ\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2013.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2013\" border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-swLikNHqRhg\/VUx1jarqJPI\/AAAAAAAAwPU\/gEbttS5NJIQ\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2013.jpg\" title=\"Borneo Jazz Festival 2013\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\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\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\/-XcprtUjoHok\/VUx1jyUwzGI\/AAAAAAAAwPY\/rVpvqs7hglU\/s1600\/borneo-jazz-2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Miri Jazz Festival 2014\" border=\"0\" height=\"388\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XcprtUjoHok\/VUx1jyUwzGI\/AAAAAAAAwPY\/rVpvqs7hglU\/s640\/borneo-jazz-2014.jpg\" 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\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBorneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EVenue: Everly ParkCity Hotel, Miri Sarawak\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDate: 8-9 May (Friday \u0026amp; Saturday)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ETime: 6pm onwards\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor tickets, you can simply come to the venue and buy your tickets at the gate or at the hotel lobby ticket counter. The \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/02\/borneo-jazz-festival-10th-anniversary.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003E10th Anniversary Borneo Jazz Festival 2015\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or BJF2015 is organized by the Sarawak Tourism Board and supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and Sarawak and supported by Tourism Malaysia which is also part of the Malaysia Year of Festivals 2015.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/8418391655857905632\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=8418391655857905632\u0026isPopup=true","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8418391655857905632"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/8418391655857905632"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2015\/05\/10-years-of-borneo-jazz-festival.html","title":"10 Years of the Borneo Jazz 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:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FWDkX0slZkE\/VUx0O-s3hhI\/AAAAAAAAwOQ\/0okN9Bf-CLU\/s72-c\/borneo-jazz-festival-10-anniversary.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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-4648330752652730276"},"published":{"$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); border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.1818180084229px; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: center; width: 616px;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ctd rowspan=\"2\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"30%\"\u003E\u003Ch6 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: red; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EDescription\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd rowspan=\"2\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"148\"\u003E\u003Ch6 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: red; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EEarly Bird\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: red; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E(Till end of 31st May 2015)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd rowspan=\"2\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"163\"\u003E\u003Ch6 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: red; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EPre Sale\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: red; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E(1st June till 6th August 2015)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd rowspan=\"2\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"182\"\u003E\u003Ch6 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: red; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EDoor Sale\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h6\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: red; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E(7th – 9th August 2015)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.721569); border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.1818180084229px; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; text-align: center; width: 616px;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"30%\"\u003E\u003Cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003EAdult (1 Day Pass)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"148\"\u003ERM90.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"163\"\u003ERM110.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"182\"\u003ERM130.00\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;\"\u003EAdult (3 Day Pass)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"148\"\u003ERM250.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"163\"\u003ERM300.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"182\"\u003ERM340.00\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;\"\u003E*Child (1 Day Pass)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"148\"\u003ERM30.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"163\"\u003ERM50.00\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\" width=\"182\"\u003ERM60.00\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;\"\u003E*Child (3 Day Pass)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; 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-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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-5946312589662353539"},"published":{"$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-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-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-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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-6693020201468152951"},"published":{"$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-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":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9197563430820577837.post-2011846061807548225"},"published":{"$t":"2012-06-05T14:30:00.000+08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-07-15T14:08:19.464+08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Borneo"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Concerts in Malaysia"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Kuching"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Malaysia Concerts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sarawak Music Festivals"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Southeast Asia"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rainforest World Music Festival 2012"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3kY_V25T15E\/T8uYoVttbSI\/AAAAAAAAKaI\/m2_YFWnairw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3kY_V25T15E\/T8uYoVttbSI\/AAAAAAAAKaI\/m2_YFWnairw\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2012\u003C\/b\u003E is back again for the 15th  year from the 13-15 July and held at the Sarawak Cultural Village near  Kuching. This years line up promises something different as local  Malaysian star Zee Awi makes her debut here for the first time.This is one of the biggest and longest running unique concert in the history of Malaysia and held in the heavily cultured state of Sarawak. A show not to be missed, many international performers make their way here to showcase some of the best cultural music in the world. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8zX1q6EvnBo\/T8uVEykX4zI\/AAAAAAAAKZM\/y3VkSO_F3eI\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2012.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8zX1q6EvnBo\/T8uVEykX4zI\/AAAAAAAAKZM\/y3VkSO_F3eI\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2012.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"460\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EEvery year in mid July, thousands of music lovers travel across the globe to the Land of the Hornbill otherwise known as Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Converging at Santubong, a 45 minute drive from Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak, it is like an annual pilgrimage for these music lovers who come to attend the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), which has been voted by Songlines, a renowned world music magazine for 3 consecutive years as the top 25 international festivals. This annual event, now in its 15th year, is organized by the Sarawak Tourism Board and is a three day celebration of daytime music workshops and action-packed nightly shows.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ivUo_xkIRQo\/T8uVGAftrwI\/AAAAAAAAKZY\/cv8X_r2Yei4\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-workshop.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ivUo_xkIRQo\/T8uVGAftrwI\/AAAAAAAAKZY\/cv8X_r2Yei4\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-workshop.jpg\" height=\"419\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERWMF 2011 Workshop - Photo Credit to: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/parochialsarawakian.wordpress.com\/2012\/03\/30\/more-global-recognition-for-rainforest-world-music-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EParochial Sarawakian\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis festival is a not-to-be-missed occasion in the heart of the Borneo Jungle. This is where people regardless of their ethnicity, cultural backgrounds and music interests come together for three magical days for a fun filled, wholesome festival experience with a country fair atmosphere amidst lush greenery. Below are the list of performers for the Rainforest World Music Festival 2012.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv id=\"content\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"post\"\u003E\u003Ch2 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ERWMF Performers 2012\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Zee-Avi-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Zee Avi\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Zee-Avi-300x199.jpg\" height=\"199\" title=\"Zee Avi\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EZee Avi - Malaysia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMalaysian singer-songwriter, guitarist and ukulele player  who was born in Miri, Sarawak but lives in the United States now. She  was first discovered from a song she had posted up on YouTube for a  friend. Zee Avi has since then released several albums and is making a  special appearance at the festival.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/The-Music-of-Sarawak-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"The Music of Sarawak\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/The-Music-of-Sarawak-300x199.jpg\" height=\"199\" title=\"The Music of Sarawak\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Music of Sarawak - Malaysia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe music and instruments of Sarawak are as diverse and  lush and poly-layered as its rainforests. Gongs, from the large hanging  ones that represent the standing of the owner to the small melodically  tuned ones; huge log drums to the hand-held frame ones; all kinds of  innovative bamboo instruments; and of course the majestic sape,\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Hatta-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Hatta\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Hatta-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"Hatta\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHata – The One - Malaysia, Korea, Turkey, Taiwan                     \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThey encapsulate the many facets of Asia – capturing,  molding, fusing, and coming up with a unique sound yet completely  enchantingly Eastern. Usually a 24 member group, they are coming as a 9  piece with musicians from Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan and Turkey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;          \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Ryhthm-of-Borneo-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Ryhthm of Borneo\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Ryhthm-of-Borneo-300x199.jpg\" height=\"199\" title=\"Ryhthm of Borneo\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E         \u003Cb\u003ERhythm of Borneo - Malaysia           \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBetween the years of 1998-2008, Ainal Johari joined several  well-established bands from Sarawak such as TUKU’ KAME’, TABUH PAK  AINAL and JERRY KAMIT \u0026amp; FRIENDS to perform in the world-class  Rainforest World Music Festivals.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Mamadou-Diabate-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Mamadou Diabate\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Mamadou-Diabate-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"Mamadou Diabate\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E Mamadou Diabate                              - Mali \/ Burkina Faso \u003C\/b\u003E         \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI was born in 1973 into a West African “Jeli” family in  Burkina Faso. In my family there is a long tradition of practising the  profession of story telling and music making\u0026nbsp; (playing the balafon).\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\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Le-Trio-Joubran-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Le Trio Joubran\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Le-Trio-Joubran-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"Le Trio Joubran\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cb\u003ELe Trio Joubran - Palestine\u003C\/b\u003E                     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThree brothers descending from a family of  «\u0026nbsp;Oud\u0026nbsp;» makers and players since four generations… the grand  grand-father, the grand-father, the father and now, Samir, Wissam and  Adnan have transformed this instrument into a passion, a skill, a life.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Samuel-Dass-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Samuel Dass\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/Samuel-Dass-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"Samuel Dass\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E         \u003Cb\u003ESamuel Dass \u0026amp; Prakash - Malaysia\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESamuel J. Dass, or Sam as he is fondly known in the music  circle, was born on the 16th of March, and started his love affair with  the Sitar at the tender age of 7. His first guru was his father, Mr.  Jabamalai Dass, who drilled in him the basics of sitar playing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/khusugstun-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"khusugstun\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/khusugstun-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"khusugstun\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKhusugtun - Mongolia\u003C\/b\u003E                     \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe meaning of the name ‘Khusugtun’ The word khusug mean a  cart of pastoral nomads. ‘Khusugtun’ means nomads, or more precisely  people who move with carts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/dodrum-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"dodrum\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/dodrum-300x199.jpg\" height=\"199\" title=\"dodrum\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiplomats Of Drum - Malaysia           \u003C\/b\u003E         \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESpreading the love for beats and rhythms across  international shores, The Diplomats of Drum has received universal  acclaim as Malaysia’s chief world music percussion troupe.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/RaizDc-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RaizDc\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/RaizDc-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"RaizDc\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E         \u003Cb\u003ERaiz De Cafezal                              - Brazilian Amazonian Indians           \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe Carimbó is one of the rhythms from the Brazilian  Amazonian Indians, however, as diverse other Brazilian cultural  manifestations, it was mixed and received other influences, mainly  African.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/La-Zikabilo-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"La Zikabilo\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/La-Zikabilo-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"La Zikabilo\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E         \u003Cb\u003ELa Zikabilo                              - France           \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis energetic brass band from France handles many musical  styles with ease and infectious joy. Since their Beginning back in 1999,  LA ZIKABILO transports through multiple horizons such as Jazz, Gypsy  music, French chanson, Latino music, Rock’n’roll, Reggae rhythms.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/RWMF-2012-Oreka-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2012 Oreka\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/RWMF-2012-Oreka-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"RWMF 2012 Oreka\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOreka Tx - Spain \u003C\/b\u003E                   \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENömadak Tx is a project by Harkaitz Mtez, De San Vicente  and Igor Otxoa, Oreka Tx. These Basque txalapartaris had a dream: they  thought up a project that was to mark a turning point in the history of  thisunique musical percussion instrument.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/string-sisters-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"string sisters\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/string-sisters-300x199.jpg\" height=\"199\" title=\"string sisters\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cb\u003EString Sisters - Celtic music from Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, USA\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFeaturing\u0026nbsp;some of the traditional music world’s top female  fiddlers, the members of the String Sisters  gather together for a concert Annbjørg Lien from Norway joins Catriona  Macdonald from Shetland, Liz Carroll and Liz Knowles from America,  Mairead ni Mhaonaigh (Altan) from Ireland and Emma Härdelin from  Sweden.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kandabongo-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kandabongo\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Kandabongo-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"Kandabongo\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EKanda Bongo Man - Congo - UK Based           \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThe man who single-handedly gave the world the infectious  Kwasa Kwasa dance; Kanda Bongo Man is one of the most well known stars  of world music, and one of the first pioneers of he African Soukous  music.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/RWMF-cankisou_01-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"RWMF 2012 Cankisou 01\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/RWMF-cankisou_01-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"RWMF 2012 Cankisou 01\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECankisou                              - Czech Republic\u003C\/b\u003E           \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ENo. 17th in the World music chart Europe in November 2011,  performance at Sziget 2010 (world music stage). One of the top world  music bands in the Czech republic which has already made audience in 14  countries dance with its original ethnic fusion full of wild rhythms and  spiced with rock roots.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerrow\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/danyel-Waro-300x199.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"danyel Waro\" border=\"0\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/danyel-Waro-300x199.jpg\" height=\"132\" title=\"danyel Waro\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDanyel Waro                              - Reunion Island\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"postcontentperformer\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerdetails\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"performerexcerpt\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESega, a traditional Indian Ocean dance rhythm, is  internationally known, but few people outside the island of Reunion have  heard of maloya. Maloya is a compound rhythm on which plantation  workers have long been singing their joys and woes. It’s a sort of  réunionese blues.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-J0SPmFiXbcI\/T8uVFiEErwI\/AAAAAAAAKZQ\/q_yLWfPZf2I\/s1600\/rainforest-world-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-J0SPmFiXbcI\/T8uVFiEErwI\/AAAAAAAAKZQ\/q_yLWfPZf2I\/s640\/rainforest-world-music-festival-sarawak.jpg\" height=\"424\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ERainforest World Music Festival 2012 - \u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPhoto Credit to: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/parochialsarawakian.wordpress.com\/2012\/03\/30\/more-global-recognition-for-rainforest-world-music-festival\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EParochial Sarawakian\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"readmore\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERWMF Programme\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere will be a line-up of 12 international bands and 6  Malaysian bands playing a  diverse range of world genres and the festival is featuring 7 different  acts per night over 3 nights of pure music.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERWMF Workshops\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpread throughout the village, there will be afternoon informative workshops,  ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by  evening performances on the main stage has proven to be a hit, with the  audience, who come from near and far.                                                  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood \u0026amp; Village Mart\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA Food \u0026amp; Village Mart offers visitors local crafts, souvenir items. On the F\u0026amp;B part, choose from international to local food and drinks.  A total of 30 stalls will be selling all of these throughout the village.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERWMF Store\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe RWMF store is filled with Rainforest World Music Festival merchandize. A great place to get yourself a  souvenir t-shirt or your favorite artist CD. You can also get some of the performing artist to sign your CDs during the signing times. Check with the store. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LhVRbeg3Oa0\/T8uVHziSeSI\/AAAAAAAAKZs\/sodgI-ZRZyM\/s1600\/rwmf-2012-tickets.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LhVRbeg3Oa0\/T8uVHziSeSI\/AAAAAAAAKZs\/sodgI-ZRZyM\/s640\/rwmf-2012-tickets.jpg\" height=\"560\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ETicket Prices for the RWMF 2012\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGet your \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/redtix.airasia.com\/Events\/RainForestWMF2012\/\" style=\"color: blue;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival Tickets\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVisit the official website for the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rwmf.net\/\" style=\"color: blue;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERainforest World Music Festival\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERWMF Organiser:\u003Cbr \/\u003ESarawak Tourism Board\u003Cbr \/\u003E5th – 7th Floor, Yayasan Sarawak Building\u003Cbr \/\u003EJalan Masjid, 93400 Kuching\u003Cbr \/\u003ESarawak, Malaysia\u003Cbr \/\u003ETelephone : +6 082 423600\u003Cbr \/\u003EFax : +6 082 416700\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor those who are interested, come experience a truly memorable musical extravaganza amidst the lush  green paradise that is the mythical land of Sarawak. We bid you,  'Selamat Datai'! (Welcome!) to all those attending the RWMF 2012 and if you have never been to this amazing festival and want to also explore Sarawak, here is your chance to plan ahead for the upcoming Rainforest World Music Festival 2012.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/feeds\/2011846061807548225\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/comment.g?blogID=9197563430820577837\u0026postID=2011846061807548225\u0026isPopup=true","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2011846061807548225"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/9197563430820577837\/posts\/default\/2011846061807548225"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/blog.malaysia-asia.my\/2012\/06\/rainforest-world-music-festival-2012.html","title":"Rainforest World Music 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$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3kY_V25T15E\/T8uYoVttbSI\/AAAAAAAAKaI\/m2_YFWnairw\/s72-c\/rainforest-world-music-festival.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia"},"georss$point":{"$t":"1.7500901975099574 110.3180980682373"},"georss$box":{"$t":"1.7421546975099573 110.3082275682373 1.7580256975099575 110.32796856823731"}},{"id":{"$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"}}]}});