Discover the nature of music and art in Puerto Galera on March 23-25, 2018

The much-anticipated International Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival returns for its eighth year at the Malasimbo Amphitheater in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, for a three-day event on March 23-25, 2018.

This year’s festival features a showcase of the world’s most inspiring artists and rising new talent.

Big Mountain is the headliner for this year. They are one of reggae’s signature bands, famous for their eternal hit “Baby I Love Your Way” to Malasimbo Mountain. Joining them will be Grammy-nominated future soul, Australian quartet Hiatus Kaiyote, along with up-and-coming songwriter Micki Miller, Laneous, and formidable Filipino Californian rapper/femme-cee Ruby Ibarra.

Malasimbo will also showcase some of the country’s best young talent, including MC Skarm, along with CRWN and Yung Bawal, two of the country’s best producers. Joining them will be percussion duo Hernandez Brothers and Triple Threat DJs, considered some of the best turntablists on the planet.

This year’s Silent Disco will feature Girl vs. Boy DJ battles as one of the highlights of the festival. Other standouts in the lineup include David De Barce, Badkiss, and Turntables & Rhythm, with many more names yet to be announced.

New Activities at this year’s Malasimbo

Every year sees new pieces added to the venue’s sculpture garden, and 2018 will be no exception. A new theatre programme has been added to this year’s event, adding another element to the arts program – a performance of the play The Lorax performed by the children of Stairway Foundation, featuring the young Izana, a talented 14-year-old singer, who has been wowing audiences with her voice since a very young age. The play is based on the environmental classic by the renowned children’s book author, Dr. Seuss.

Social and environmental sustainability

Malasimbo draws 5,000 festival-goers to Puerto Galera and continues to champion Filipino tourism and culture by presenting the best of international and local music side by side. It brings people from around the world together while sharing Mangyan Filipino indigenous culture through local crafts and customs, raising awareness, and helping preserve the area’s unique heritage.

In line with its environmental sustainability commitment, the festival ensures minimal to no plastic use on site.

A festival for all ages

As a family-friendly festival, the organisers have decided to hold the event during the school holidays this year, further encouraging visitors of all ages. Children ages 0-6 can attend free of charge, while tickets for 7-13-year-olds are 50% off. Students, PWD & senior citizens receive a 20% discount on tickets, and the group package offers a buy-4-get-1-free pass.

Bitcoin

Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival has announced that it is accepting Bitcoin, joining Microsoft, Virgin Atlantic, Dell, Expedia.com, Shambhala, Björk, Gramatik, and a list of other forward-thinking companies.

About the venue

The festival is held outdoors in a grass-terraced amphitheater, in a coconut tree plantation at the foot of Mount Malasimbo overlooking Puerto Galera Bay, a member of ‘The Most Beautiful Bays in the World’ club.

Getting there & accommodation.

Mayor Rocky Ilagan has been working overtime to prepare a new mode of transport for tourists traveling from Batangas to Puerto Galera. A fully enclosed fast craft, with air conditioning, seating up to 200 guests, will further improve that standard of transfers. New villas and resorts have been opening in the past few years. Please check the accomodation options online, and note that the Malasimbo grounds are close to White Beach.

Visitors should book accommodation early, as the festival is taking place during the peak school holiday period.

Tickets

Festival and day tickets are available. A 3-day pass costs only P5600 when you purchase the group package (buy 4, get 1 free). www.buytickets.at/vuetix For more information about Malasimbo 2018, please contact: info@malasimbofestival.com

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