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QUIRKY HUMOUR COMBINED WITH MUSIC WITH THE OLD SPICE BOYS

Second Stage at the Rainforest World Music Festival has become a bit of a spot to look out for unexpected acts.

THE OLD SPICE BOYS from Australia will be one of the many acts that will be popping up on this small but beautiful stage, sandwiched between two towering trees.

This mad trio of will be coming into Kuching with a ukulele, kazoo, snare drum and a one stringed tea-chest bass. Very minimal props, but when utilized with great virtuosity, charm, tongue-in-cheek songs and drop dead wit, it might be wise to put your drinks down when this act comes on.

They come from Byron Bay, 800 km. north if Sydney on the north coast of New South Wales.

Azo Bell headlined the 2002 Ukulele Expo concert in New York City and is known as one of the finest uku players in the world today.

Drummer Tim Reeves began his career in England in the 60s when he played with groups like Mungo Jerry and T Rex.

Billy Milroy gave up the normal 4 stringed bass to brave the tea chest version and founded the OLD SPICE BOYS in 1997 after finishing tours with the Sundowners.

Together, they have become the veterans of folk, blues and comedy festivals throughout Australia.

The Rainforest World Music Festival tries to bring in groups from every continent each year.

This year, Faiz Ali Faiz comes from West Asia, Namgar from Central Asia, The Chulalongkorn University Ensemble from South East Asia.

From West Africa is Yelemba D’Abidjan – a dynamic and colourful troupe of percussionists who will be closing the festival on the Sunday night. As a contrast, from North Africa is Djamel Laroussi of Algeria.

Two groups are coming from South America – the feisty Petrona Martinez from Colombia and the gentle Florencio Mess & the Maya K’ekchi’ Stings of Belize.

North America is represented by The Foghorn Stringband from Portland, Oregon.

From Europe comes Shannon of Poland, and Acquaragia Drom of Italy. One a Celtic band and the other, a gypsy quartet.

Middle Eastern music will be brought in by Sarawan with songs and chants from Iran and Kurdestan.

Sarawak musicians come in different sizes and forms – the spiritual solos from the sape, nose flute and lutongs, as well as virtuostic percussion from a father and son duo, plus Malay fusion by Tuku Kame.

Now, the OLD SPICE BOYS completes the circle as a band coming from Down Under.

All these bands will be strutting their stuff down at the Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong come 8th, 9th and 10th of July this year.
If you haven’t yet gotten hold of tickets – this would be a good time to do so.

Tickets are on sale at RM60.00 per day and will be valid for both workshops as well as the evening show. Children aged 3 – 12 years old can obtain tickets at RM30.00 per day. Free admittance would be extended to children aged 2 and below.

There will be limited tickets sold each night this year to ensure that the Village will be able to accommodate everyone comfortably.

Tickets can be obtained from the Visitors' Information Centres in Kuching, Miri and Sibu, the Sarawak Cultural Village, and Sarawak Tourism Board or call Rudy at 082-423600 or e-mail: rudy@sarawaktourism.com
Packages are also available from several tour agencies and hotels. Check out the website at www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com for more information and contact numbers.

Be very prepared for this good natured band from Brisbane. Not only will they be popping up every evening during the shows, but they will also be found at the workshops held every afternoon on the 8th, 9th , 10th July.

Yeoh Jun Lin
Artistic Director
Rainforest World Music Festival

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