Destination resort Desaru Coast will be hosting a brand new festival called Ombak from 13 to 15 September 2024!
The exciting weekender features 16 hours of top-notch music programming, headlined by live performances from 6x Grammy winner Nile Rodgers & CHIC, revered icon Grace Jones, R&B Hall of Famer Macy Gray (who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut album), Swedish lovefools The Cardigans, and prolific British producer Quantic.
Other highlights on the Ombak Main Stage include regional stars such as Malaysian singer-songwriter and sape player Alena Murang, rapper Joe Flizzow, R&B artist Alextbh, Indonesian soul-jazz trio Thee Marloes, and Singaporean pop crooner Aisyah Aziz. Meanwhile Zainal Abidin, Matilde G, Adrian G, and Sweet Nightmare, among many others, will take to the Sessions Live Stage at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast.
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Dubbed as "The Ultimate Weekend" Ombak will also offer many events and activities beyond music.
Guests can experience food and beverages by some of Southeast Asia's top chefs and mixologists such as Ember Beach Club Brunch by Chef Andrew Walsh, Kitchen Takeover by Carbon KL, Latin Street Flavours by Feliz, and Flavours of Borneo by Reka:bar, Vér, and Chocha Foodstore.
Visual arts and crafts celebrating Malaysia’s and the region’s artistic heritage will also be spotlighted. Look out for the fluid metal sculptures of Abdul Multhalib Musa, the participatory Shore Debris Table installation of Ernest Goh of Ayer Ayer, a fashion and lifestyle collection curated by Dia Guild, and socially conscious artisanal designs at Lokal Market.
Finally, this family-friendly event also welcomes children through Ombak Kids. Programmes include a variety of interactive workshops, thrilling games, and engaging entertainment.
"Ombak Festival embodies Desaru Coast’s values, offering vibrant, high-quality events with a distinctly Malaysian flair. It’s an international festival with a Malaysian soul, featuring diverse elements from local and international performances. With more than 50 events, it’s a festival for all ages, promoting eco-conscious art and wide and diverse culinary collaborations," explains director Karina Ridzuan.
Click here for more information about Ombak Festival and how to purchase festival Stay Packages. Festival 1-Day and 2-Day Passes are now available, with ferry and shuttle services available for festival goers travelling from Singapore and Johor Bahru. Exclusive Ticketed Events including Ombak Supper Club with The Stars, where guests can dine with performers and artists.
Festival day passes can be purchased from Ticketmelon or SISTIC, wh
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