Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2011 was officially launched today by the Sarawak Tourism Minister. The festival will be held on July 8 to 10 in Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The organiser has confirmed participation from by Startijenn of France, Pacific Curls of New Zealand, Mamak Khadem of Iran, The Blue Canyon Boys from USA, Lisa Haley & The Zydekats also USA, The Shin of Georgia in Eastern Europe, Ikswew of Canada, Frigg from Finland, Malick Pathe Sow of Senegal, Agungbeat, the only Malaysian represents, Victor Valdez Trio of Mexico/Australia, Ilgi from Latvia, Hanggai of China, Kissmet of India/UK, Paddy Keenan Trio from Ireland, Duoud from Tunisia/Algeria, Joaquin Diaz from Dominican Republic, Kamafei from Italy, Kenge Kenge from Kenya and Warsaw Village band from Poland. The festival venue capacity is the matter but the festival organizers hope to attract a crowd of at least 21,000 for the whole 3 nights event. 70% from outside the state of Sarawak are the target which will thus augur well for the local business people as well as contributing to the tourist arrival numbers into Sarawak which was the main role of their Tourism Board. The organizer has also promised to make an efforts to move towards making this year's Music Festival a greener festival.
Festival’s official website www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com.
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