KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 – Kitaro, a Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning Japanese artist renowned for his groundbreaking electronic-instrumental music, is set to headline the upcoming Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024 organised by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB).
STB in a statement said that the three-day RWMF from June 28 to 30 will be themed ‘Evolution’, embracing the evolution of music expressions, the unity found in diversity, honour the wisdom of indigenous traditions and cultivate harmony that transcends boundaries.
“Alongside Kitaro, Malaysia’s very own Datuk Zainal Abidin who is famous for his three decade-old hit song ‘Hijau’, will also be headlining at the RWMF this year.
“On top of that, representing East Malaysia is Sarawak’s own Belle Sisoski, who is well-known for using her creative platform to raise awareness about indigenous rights, environmental and musical conservation in Sarawak,” the statement read.
Other international acts include Alright Mela Meets Santoo (Pakistan/France), Bourbon Lassi (Australia/Malaysia), Imarhan (Algeria/France), Krakatau Ethno (Indonesia), Nini (Taiwan/USA), Rizal Hadi and Folk (Indonesia), Rhythm Rebels Featuring Selonding Bali Aga (Indonesia) and Tribal Tide (Singapore).
Attendees to RWMF 2024 will also be entertained by other Malaysian acts such as The Borneo Collective (East Malaysia), Adrian G (West Malaysia), Alena Murang (East Malaysia), Nisa Addina (East Malaysia), Salammusik (West Malaysia), The Colour of Sound’s Malaysia (West Malaysia), Tuni Sundatang (East Malaysia) and Zarul @OurBodySound (West Malaysia).
Ticket options for RWMF 2024 cater to every enthusiast, from the coveted three-day pass priced at RM635 for adults, granting access to the entire weekend of festivities, to the one-day pass for adults offering early bird pricing at RM235, pre-sale at RM283 and door sale at RM333.
Children aged three to 12 can join in the excitement with a one-day pass priced at RM80, while admission is free for children below three years old.
RWMF 2024 will be showcasing a total of 20 acts, comprising 68 international musicians from 14 countries across six continents, together with 63 Malaysian artists.
