March 9, 2016 Update: MALASIMBOOO! Transformative Music, Art & Magic @MalasimboFest 2016
(The Daloy Dance Company)
The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival is an international act set within the mystical foothills of Mt. Malasimbo in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
For their 6th anniversary, the festival stretches the activities across two weekends: The Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival on March 4-6 and The Malasimbo Lights & Dance Festival on March 24-26.
Here are a few things you can look forward to at Malasimbo…
MALASIMBO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Festival Date: March 4-6 (Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival) and March 24-26 (Malasimbo Lights and Dance Festival)
Email: info@malasimbofestival.com / ltparpan@gmail.com
Website: www.malasimbofestival.com
Facebook: Malasimbofestival
Instagram: @malasimbofestival
Buy Tickets (click HERE)
Buy Camping Packages (click HERE)
MALASIMBO 2016 Series:
– Malasimbo: A Backstage Pass To The Beautiful Mindoro Island! @MalasimboFest 2016
– MALASIMBOOO! Transformative Music, Art & Magic @MalasimboFest 2016
– Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival: What to expect @MalasimboFest 2016?
The Picturesque Location
Puerto Galera’s breathtaking view should be reason enough to go to Malasimbo. Over the years, the festival’s attendance has swelled well over 6,000 people from more than 30 different countries.
The Unique Festival Grounds
The festival grounds are home to the famous grass-terraced amphitheater, whose acoustics are made nonpareil by the mountain’s unique landscapes.
The Malasimboat Party
Grab yourself some hotdogs and burgers and chill out to 4 hours of great music as you party into the sunset.
You can even try out the waterslide if you want to take a dip in style.
The Vivid Visual Arts
(Don’t Feed the Natives by Russ Ligtas)
Over the years, more than 50 visual artists have showcased their works at the stunning festival grounds. For their 6th anniversary, Malasimbo will feature close to 30 unique installations by the country’s top visual artists. You can expect the works of Leeroy New, Agnes Arellano, Olivia D’Aboville-Grgic, and more as part of the roster.
Here are a few pieces you can feast your eyes on:
(Sa Langit Mong Bughaw/To Your Skies of Blue by Wawi Navarroza and Ling Ramilo Installation)
This installation is a mosaic tapestry that floats along the breeze. As an update to the previous installation, which was orange, the artists intend on making it blue this year.
(Utopian Visions by Iya Regalario and Gringo Benedicto)
This installation is artist’s rendition of a “heavenly realm”, made with a tree stump, resin, paints, gelatins, and glow in the dark liquids to “transport the audience to their own dreamy intergalactic travels.”
The Eclectic Music (March 4-6)
The first weekend will feature many talented musical virtuosos and up-and-coming artists from both the local and international scenes. If you’re into world music, banging beats, and jazz-fusion, we highly recommend you attend this weekend!
Here are just a few of the talented artists to look forward to this March:
Headlining the first weekend will be Jacob Collier, a musical prodigy based in the UK. Jacob’s one-man-band act using contemporary technology has grabbed the attention of prominent American producer, Quincy Jones. Make sure to check out his YouTube channel here.
Renowned South Korean group, GongMyoung, returns after 5 years to electrify festivalgoers with their musical ensembles featuring Korean-Western percussion and woodwind instruments.
Look out for Tom Thum of Australia and the Manila Symphony Orchestra as they perform an unusual, but transfixing combination of beatboxing and classical music. You can check out a preview of their performance here.
The Brat Pack is one of the first bands from Asia to become a finalist at the Blues Competition in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Reo Brothers are a Tacloban-based wondergroup pegging the ever-famous Beatles. They’ll be sure to rock your socks off!
Classical contemporary musicians, Triple Fret, won first prize at the 27th Guitar Ensemble Festival in Shinagawa, Tokyo last year.
Electrifying Electronic Music (March 24-26)
From March 24-26, the grassy amphitheater will be the place to be for funk, house, hip hop, drum ‘n’ bass and electronic music lovers.
This year, you can expect to see Lapalux, an English record producer who specializes in R&B and house music.
Onra, a French DJ who creates house and techno music.
San Soda, a Belgian DJ who mixes techno.
…and you can party the night away with the expert Hip Hop DJ and Turntablist, Kentaro.
The Advocacies
Other than music and arts, Malasimbo also centers on promoting the indigenous Mangyan tribe and their culture, preserving the tamaraw and planting trees and mangroves.
At the festival, the Mangyan will be selling beautiful handicrafts. Funds gathered will help in the conservation of the Ambahan and Surat Mangyan, while providing educational incentives for the youth.
The proceeds will also help supply solar power to the Iraya Mangyan village of Baclayan, so don’t forget to buy your souvenirs!
(Note: You can also go on an Eco-Safari with the help of the D’Aboville Foundation and Noe Conservation to help protect the Tamaraw, a water buffalo found only in Puerto Galera.)
Don’t miss out on these two fun-filled weekends of great music and beautiful art for a cause!
MALASIMBO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Festival Date: March 4-6 (Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival) and March 24-26 (Malasimbo Lights and Dance Festival)
Email: info@malasimbofestival.com / ltparpan@gmail.com
Website: www.malasimbofestival.com
Facebook: Malasimbofestival
Instagram: @malasimbofestival
Buy Tickets (click HERE)
Buy Camping Packages (click HERE)
HOW TO GET THERE
From Manila –> Take SLEX-STAR Tollway-Batangas Port (60-90 mins) –> Ride a boat from Batangas to White Beach (60-75 mins) –> Take a Jeep shuttle up to Mt. Malasimbo (15mins).
RATES & PRICES
Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival (March 4-6)
3-Day Pass – P 5,495.00
Friday – P 1,745.00
Saturday – P 2,745.00
Sunday – P 2,245.00
Malasimbo Lights & Dance Festival (March-26)
3-Day Pass – P 4,995.00
Thursday – P 1,495.00
Friday – P 2,495.00
Saturday – P 1,995.00
Family Package
This discounted rate is for teens 13-17 years old only. All teens must be accompanied by an adult/s. For adult tickets, buy here.
Children 12 years old and below are FREE.
All festival-goers under 18 years must present a valid ID upon entry.
3-Day Pass – P 2,747.50
Friday – P 872.50
Saturday – P 1,372.50
Sunday – P 1,122.50
*Rates apply to the Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival (March 4-6 2016) only.
Group Package
Buy 5 tickets and get 10% off.
Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival
3-Day Pass – P 24,474.50
Friday – P 7,852.50
Saturday – P 12,352.50
Sunday – P 10,102.50
Malasimbo Lights & Dance Festival
3-Day Pass – P 20,227.50
Thursday – P 5,602.50
Friday – P 10,102.50
Saturday – P 7,852.50
*Rates are good for 5 persons only
MALASIMBO 2016 Series:
– Malasimbo: A Backstage Pass To The Beautiful Mindoro Island! @MalasimboFest 2016
– MALASIMBOOO! Transformative Music, Art & Magic @MalasimboFest 2016
– Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival: What to expect @MalasimboFest 2016?
Live an Awesome Life,
Nico, Boom, Sean and Sheila
Team Our Awesome Planet
Disclosure: Content is based off the official press release of The Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival. We wrote this article with our biases, opinions, and insights. Read Our Awesome Planet Complete Disclosure Policy here.
P.S. Here’s a recap of last year’s Malasimbo: MALASIMBO MUSIC FESTIVAL: A Magical Weekend at Mt. Malasimbo! @MalasimboFest