This July, happening in and around Asia are a number of music festivals with some featuring top rock, pop and hip-hop acts and some dedicated to appreciating world music and culture—heck there’s one that’s literally centred around fried chicken and even one where attendees are forced to roll around in the mud in the name of fun.
Life’s short so take a leap and live a little. Fill up those leave applications, rally your best buddies and get booking. Here are 6 epic music festivals happening in Asia this July that’s worth checking out.
1. Rainforest World Music Festival (12 to 14 July 2019)
Taking place amidst the lush greenery of Kuching, Malaysia’s beautiful rainforest, Rainforest World Music Festival 2019 celebrates the unity of different cultures and music across the world. This unique 3-day music festival will feature a series of music, dance and cultural workshops in addition to live performances.
When: 12, 13 & 14 July 2019 (9AM to 12:30AM)
Where: Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai Beach Resort, 93762, Kampung Budaya Sarawak, 93010 Kuching, Sarawak
More information here.
2. Daegu Chimac Festival (17 to 21 July 2019)
If there’s one concept the Korean people have seriously got on lock, it’s chimaek—chicken and beer. Daegu Chimac Festival 2019 is a music event that celebrates—you guessed it—chicken, beer and music. Party, pig out and drink yourselves silly, that’s what this 5-day event is all about.
When: 17 to 21 July 2019, Wednesday to Sunday
Where: Duryu Park, Daegu 36, Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
More information here.
3. Good Vibes Festival (20 to 21 July 2019)
Happening at The Ranch up in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, Good Vibes Festival brings together a stellar line-up of some of the world’s best indie, pop and hip-hop artists for 2 nights only.
An event not to be missed, look forward to the soulful sounds of Malaysian-born Yuna as well as Dutch DJ extraordinaire San Holo and many more notable names!
When: 20 & 21 July 2019
Where: The Ranch at Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands
More information here.
4. Fuji Rock Festival (26 to 28 July 2019)
Nothing beats rocking out to live music and the great outdoors. Put two and two together and what you get is Fuji Rock Festival 2019.
For one weekend only, Fuji Rock will play host to over a hundred artistes from around the world spanning big names such as The Chemical Brothers, Martin Garrix, Jason Mraz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure and Death Cab For Cutie.
When: 26 to 28 July 2019
Where: Naeba Ski Resort, 202 Mikuni, Yuzawa-Cho, Minamiuonuma-shi, Niigata
More information here.
5. We The Fest Music Festival (19 to 22 July 2019)
Indie music lovers listen up because We The Fest 2019 (WTF19) is where you need to be this July. A multi-faceted 3-day music festival happening in Jakarta, We The Fest 2019 weaves together the best of music from across multiple genres, art, movies, fashion and food.
When: 19 to 21 July 2019
Where: JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia
More information here.
6. Boryeong Mud Festival 2019 (19 to 28 July 2019)
A local festival that transformed into an international phenomenon, the Boryeong Mud Festival is an epic mud party cum music festival that celebrates the skin-enriching mud native to the region of Boryeong, South Korea and music.
Be treated to a myriad of EDM and Kpop performances, all whilst playing in the mud—it’s your inner kid’s dream come true.
When: 19 to 28 July 2019, Friday to Sunday
Where: Daecheon Beach (Mud Square), 897-15, Daehae-Ro, Boryeong-Si, Chungcheongnam-do
More information here.
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