Borneo Sonic Music Festival 2023 will be touching down in Malaysia soon.
The music festival will be happening at Sarawak Stadium, Kuching from 6 to 7 October. With a promising line-up of renowned K-pop and international artists performing alongside local acts, here’s what you need to know to get yourself geared up for an unforgettable weekend.
The festival, marked as the largest music event in Borneo, is set to be an inaugural event in the region, according to the Sarawak Tourism Board. The event is also a part of the STATOS initiative to help promote, connect and link Sarawak to the global market. Over the years, Sarawak has also housed other festivals such as Borneo Jazz and the Tidal Bore Festival.
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On both days, doors will open from 6 PM to midnight local time.
K-pop Stars
Headlining the festival will be the iconic talents from famed K-pop groups that we’ve come to love in the early 2000s. On the first day, the festival will call upon singer and dancer Hyoyeon from girl group Girls’ Generation, and rapper CL from 2NE1.
Day two will see singer-songwriter Taeyang from BIGBANG, and EXO’s group leader Suho.
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Global Artists
Across both days, festivalgoers can also expect to vibe along with international acts from various countries such as United States, Australia, and Taiwan.
The line-up for day one includes American rapper Fatman Scoop, Taiwanese-German hip-hop personality Majin, and Taiwanese rapper 7LING. Next, Australian DJ Havana Brown will rock the stage on the second day, followed by rapper BG8LOCC and singer-songwriter Melo Moon from Taiwan.
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Homegrown Heroes
Spicing up the lively event, the festival will welcome a total of ten local acts including Ning Baizura, Andi Bernadee, Yung Kai, keeyushee, Guccimith, and Zhe Kamil on the first day. Day two will welcome girl group Dolla, Belle Sisoski, JA-G, and Jordan Queka.
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Tickets and Seating plan
Tickets are available for purchase via the Borneo Sonic website, starting from RM 488.
Watch Borneo’s Sonic 2023’s official event trailer here.
For more information on Sarawak, visit Sarawak Gallery in Singapore.
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Sarawak Gallery at Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office - Singapore (STATOS)
80 Robinson Road #01-02A Singapore 068898
Tel: +6562261318
Open from Monday to Friday, 9.30 AM - 5 PM
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