The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is a three-day music event in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Many musicians playing indigenous music using traditional instruments from various countries are featured at this annual event so it's not surprising that many music fans have been waiting for the Rainforest World Music Festival.

Here are the reasons why you must visit to the Rainforest World Music Festival 2024:

The Rainforest World Music Festival brings together musicians from around the world to showcase the music and instruments unique to their cultures and heritage. Many people claim that the Rainforest World Music Festival is a hidden gem for music because it showcases the different cultures.

This music festival is family-friendly so it can be visited by children to adults. You can come with your family to enjoy music at RWMF.

Here, you can find Sarawakian traditional music accompanied by contemporary world music. Not only that, there are many performers who are eager to show off their respective different cultures.

The Rainforest Music Festival is held between the backdrop of the beautiful and mystical Mount Santubong and the South China Sea. The unique setting for this annual music festival will leave an everlasting impression while the music brings different cultures and peoples together.

There are also many food stalls serving delicious and mouth-watering local food during the festival. You can get an unforgettable experience by enjoying food while listening to music.

This festival presents a variety of other arts besides music, such as tattoo artists, arts and crafts workshops and dance workshops, among others.

What's interesting about RWMF is that this festival minimizes the negative impact on the environment. The Rainforest World Music Festival centers around the theme of sustainability. Attending this festival means that you also contribute to environmental and social change in a positive way.

Sarawak has many tourist destinations. So take a side trip to experience the sights and sounds of Sarawak while attending the RWMF.

This award winning festival is not only attended by locals, there are many foreigners who travel far and wide to partake at this festival. So take this opportunity to rub shoulders and mingle with music lovers with an international taste and flair.

The Rainforest World Music Festival is a festival that many music lovers have been waiting for. This festival was first held in 1998 and has now developed into one of the internationally recognized music festivals.

RWMF 2024 will be held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, to be precise at the Sarawak Cultural Village at Santubong. The festival is held from 28 to 30 June 2024. Among the performers this year are Kitaro, Dato Zainal Abidin, Belle Sisoski.

Here is a list of Rainforest World Music Festival ticket prices:

- Adult (1 day pass) : early bird RM 235, pre-sale RM 283, and door sale RM 333
- Adult (3 day pass): RM 635
- Child (1 day pass): RM 80

You can buy tickets by visiting the official website, here's how:
- Visit the rwmf.net site.
- Scroll down to the 'Ticket Prices' section.
- Click 'Buy Now'.
- Select the type of ticket you want, then click 'Select'.
- Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
- Complete payments and done.

The following are recommendations for hotels located not far from the location where the RNWF was held, which can be ordered via Traveloka:

Location: 1 Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching City Center, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 93100.
Prices start from RM 460.85/night
The first recommendation is Hilton Kuching which offers the best facilities and services. Some of Hilton Kuching's facilities are shops, outdoor pool, spa, and complete in room facilities.

Location: Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching City Center, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 93000.
Prices start from RM 140.25/night
Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites offers many types of rooms, such as Superior Queen, Deluxe Twin, Deluxe King, Bedroom Apartment, and many more. You can adjust it according to your needs and budget.

Location: 1A Jalan Mathies, Sarawak, Kuching City Center, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 93100.
Prices start from RM 286.52/night
The location of Pullman Kuching is quite strategic, and suitable as a place to stay if you attend RFMW. Some popular places near this hotel are Kuching Waterfront and Upside Down House Kuching.

Some important things that you should bring when you attend the festival are sunscreen, water, hand sanitizer, portable phone charger, phone, earplugs, garbage bag, cash, small bag, jumper, waterproof, and tickets. You don't need to bring too many things to enjoy the festival.

To travel from Singapore to Kuching, you can take a plane from Changi International Airport to Kuching International Airport. There are several airlines to choose from, such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, and Batik Air. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival, you can take a taxi or Grab to reach your hotel.

Meanwhile, the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) offers free shuttle buses for ticket holders from two strategic pickup points in the heart of Kuching City. Pickup points are at The Hills and at Plaza Merdeka.

This article highlights nine reasons to attend the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak, along with other useful information about the event. To plan your trip conveniently, you can use the Traveloka application to book flight tickets, hotels, and more for your vacation in Sarawak, Malaysia.