Music lovers in South East Asia, mark your calendar. The Penang World Music Festival 2013 has just been confirmed for March 30 and 31. Once again, the colourful event will be held at Quarry Park in the Penang Botanic Gardens. Organised by Penang Tourism, this year 12 bands will perform including Mu from Portugal, Kimi Djabate from Guinea-Bissau, Nasout from Iran, the Alp Bora Quartet from Turkey, Saharadja  from Indonesia, Inka Marka from South America, Kalayo from the Philippines, and a few as yet unannounced Malaysian bands.

In addition to evening performances at the concert all bands will take part in daily workshop sessions from 2 pm. The workshops give the public the chance to participate and learn the unique music making processes of the international artists. Evening shows will start at 7 pm ‘til late. The open-air festival will also include a bazaar offering food and drink, souvenir, crafts and performers’ CDs.

It’s true to say that for many years Malaysia has lead the way in the region when it comes to showcasing a diverse range of non-mainstream music. They should be loudly applauded and supported so get your tickets for the Penang World Music Festival now.  See you there!

PWMF 2013 tickets can be purchased at RM80 per adult and RM40 per child for the one-day pass, and RM140.00 per adult and RM70.00 per child for the two-day pass. Click here for more information.

In addition to the great music, visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the lovely island of Penang.

The official hotel sponsor for the festival is Hard Rock Hotel Penang.