The Borneo Jazz Festival is one of the longest running Jazz festivals in the region, and the 14th edition will take place from July 19th to 21st at Coco Cabana in Marina Bay, Miri, Sarawak. Borneo Jazz Festival has evolved to emphasise social responsibility towards recycling within the local community. In 2018 the festival introduced the Borneo Jazz Talent Search as part of its musical outreach programme. This year the festival’s music outreach will expand to include the Borneo Jazz DJ Search.
The 14th Borneo Jazz Festival will include a stellar line-up of international and local artists, highlighting 15 bands, DJ’s over three days. The 2019 line-up includes internationally acclaimed artists from USA, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Austria, The Netherlands and some of the region’s best. The on-going objective of Borneo Jazz Festival is to promote music tourism for Sarawak, collaborating with local communities to showcase Borneo through its exotic cuisine and wide array of indigenous arts & crafts.
Evelyn Hii, festival co-organiser, artistic director and founder of No Black Tie, Kuala Lumpur’s Premier Jazz Club explains that “The Borneo Jazz Festival is intent on connecting audiences through music and by celebrating the diverse and rich cultural heritage of Sarawak. Our social responsibility within the community is a key driver for our festival this year.”
