Rainforest World Music Festival 2024 (RWMF 2024), the annual music festival set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Santubong, is returning this year at the Sarawak Cultural Village from 28 – 30 June 2024. Headlined by international music icon Kitaro and joined by 67 other international musicians from 15 countries, the 27th edition of the multi-genre concert will showcase enchanting music from around the world under the theme of “Evolution”. On top of the stage performances, attendees can immerse themselves in a range of activities from participating in music workshops, browsing culture & craft exhibition, to savouring delectable local food and snacks at the 3-day event.
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Artistes Lineup / Show Schedule
28 June 2024 (Friday)
Stage Performances / Concerts
(6:00pm) Miring Ceremony
(6:15pm) Nisa Addina + Tribal Tide
(7:00pm) The Colour of Sound’s Malaysia
(7:25pm) Ensemble Melayu Nusantara
(7:55pm) The Borneo Collective
(8:42pm) Rhythm Rebels feat. Selonding Bali Aga
(9:27pm) Kitaro
(11:10pm) Belle Sisoski
Workshops / Talks
(2:00pm – 2:30pm) Alena Murang – Kelabit Call & Response Chants
(2:00pm – 3:00pm) Kitaro – Natural Inspirations
(2:00pm – 5:30pm) Adrian G – World Beats & Jams
(2:30pm) Ethnic Sarawakian Dance & Live Music
(2:45pm – 5:15pm) Nini – Folk Fusion Asian Instruments In Every Genre
(3:00pm – 4:00pm) The Color of Sound’s Malaysia – Basic Fun Drumming
(3:30pm – 4:00pm) Imarhan – Workshop
(4:15pm – 4:45pm) Tuni Sundatang – Workshop
(4:30pm) Ethnic Sarawakian Dance & Live Music
(4:45pm – 5:30pm) Ground Control – Compost for the Free World 1
(4:45pm – 5:30pm) Zarul @ OurBodySound – Healing Vibrations 1
(All Day) Bazaar, Traditional Crafts & Demonstrations, Sape’ Making & Demonstration
29 June 2024 (Saturday)
Stage Performances / Concerts
(6:15pm) Mohram
(7:00pm) The Color of Sound’s Malaysia
(7:25pm) Alena Murang
(8:10pm) Tuni Sundatang
(8:55pm) Imarhan
(9:57pm) Nini
(10:42pm) Zainal Abidin
Workshops / Talks
(2:00pm – 2:30pm) The Borneo Collective – The Making Of. Presented by Mike V & The Sarawak All-Stars
(2:00pm – 5:30pm) Adrian G – World Beats & Jams
(2:00pm – 2:45pm) Salammusik – Ecstatic Dance
(2:30pm) Ethnic Sarawakian Dance & Live Music
(2:45pm – 3:15pm) Tribal Tide – Fringe Performance
(2:45pm – 3:15pm) Rhythm Rebels feat. Selonding Bali Aga – Workshop
(3:00pm – 4:00pm) The Color of Sound’s Malaysia – Rhythm Wellness
(3:30pm – 4:00pm) Krakatau Ethno – Workshop
(3:30pm – 4:00pm) Salammusik – International Exposure for Local Bands
(4:15pm – 4:45pm) Rizal Hadi & Folk – Recyclable Instruments
(4:15pm – 4:45pm) Bourbon Lassi – Boomer Rag Blues
(4:30pm) Ethnic Sarawakian Dance & Live Music
(4:45pm – 5:30pm) Zarul @ OurBodySound – Healing Variations 2
(4:45pm – 5:30pm) Alright Mela Meets Santoo – Workshop
(5:00pm – 5:30pm) Havana Social Club – “Suena El Tambor” Tumbao & Montuno with Cuban Clave
(All Day) Bazaar, Traditional Crafts & Demonstrations, Sape’ Making & Demonstration
30 June 2024 (Sunday)
Stage Performances / Concerts
(6:15pm) Tribal Tide
(7:00pm) The Color of Sound’s Malaysia
(7:25pm) Krakatau Ethno
(8:10pm) Bourbon Lassi
(8:55pm) Salammusik
(9:40pm) Alright Mela Meets Santoo
(10:28pm) Havana Social Club
(11:28pm) Closing Jam Session
Workshops / Talks
(2:00pm – 2:30pm) Rining Peter – Tapi: Revival of the Forgotten Instrument
(2:00pm – 2:30pm) Mohram – Fringe
(2:00pm – 5:30pm) Adrian G – World Beats & Jams
(2:30pm) Ethnic Sarawakian Dance & Live Music
(2:45pm – 3:30pm) Salammusik – Ecstatic Dance
(3:00pm – 4:00pm) The Color of Sound’s Malaysia – Lead Your Drum Circle
(3:30pm – 4:00pm) Ezra, Jerry Kamit & Matthew Ngau Jau Backed by JO Gendang – The Evolution of the Sape’
(4:15pm – 4:45pm) Rizal Hadi & Folk – Fringe Performance
(4:30pm) Ethnic Sarawakian Dance & Live Music
(4:45pm – 5:30pm) Zarul @ OurBodySound – Healing Vibrations 3
(All Day) Bazaar, Traditional Crafts & Demonstrations, Sape’ Making & Demonstration
Ticket Sales
Ticket Categories
Ticket Type / Per Ticket (RM)
Early Bird
Presale
At Door
3-Day Adult Pass (28 – 30 Jun)
635
635
635
1-Day Adult Pass (28 Jun or 29 Jun or 30 Jun)
235
283
333
1-Day Child Pass – 3 to 12 Years Old (28 Jun or 29 Jun or 30 Jun)
80
80
80
Ticket Benefits / Prizes
1-Day Adult Pass holders stand a chance to win a Ebixon Bold EV Bike (Electric Motorcycle)
3-Day Adults Pass holders stand a chance to win a Mitsubishi Triton 4×4 VG Auto Premium or e-Bike.
Notes:
Early Bird rates are valid from 12 April – 5 May 2024.
Presale rates are valid from 6 May – 27 June 2024.
At Door rates are applicable onsite from 28 – 30 June 2024.
Free admission for children and infant under the age of 3.