Rainforest World Music Festival 2024 (Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia)

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.

 

 

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

• General Sale
  • 12 April 2024 (Friday), 12:00pm onwards
  • Via Ticket2u online

 

Ticket Categories

Ticket Type / Per Ticket (RM)	Early Bird	Presale	At Door
3-Day Adult Pass (28 – 30 Jun)	635	765	835
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.

 

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