Upcoming Events and Festivals in Asia

Java Jazz Festival
When:6 - 8 Mar 2009 (annual)
Where:Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention
CenterCost:Daily entrance, multipass and special show tickets available
Opening Hours:Daily 12pm until after midnight
just for enthusiasts of jazz, jazz festival Java invite all lovers of music to hear various sounds at Convention Center Balai sidang Jakarta. Legendary acts and unknown performers to take the step of giving concert goers a real musical feast. First held in 2005, the festival has gone from strength to strength. In 2008 the tastes of the builder Harvey, King Ron of Dhafer Youssef, the Marc Anthony and the Marlene Del Rosario executed.


Mosaic Music Festival
When:13 - 22 Mar 2009 (annual)
Where:Esplanade
Cost:From S$38
mosaic s offers the best in jazz, world music, the soul, electroclash and hip-hop. International artists, country and regional musicians to join the future in a ten-day eclectic Esplanade.Highlights of Singapore 'festival 2009 music mosaic s include the jazz quartet Yellojackets with Mike Stern , British-based orchestra and the New York 's film naturally 7, a septet of gospel, jazz and soul. The facilities also include visual arts throughout the event. The venue hosting the music festival mosaic are located in the plaza and include a concert hall, the club music of Heineken and mosaic studio


Sankat Mochan Music Festival
When:Apr 2009 (annual)
Where:Varanasi (Benares)
The Sankat Mochan Music Festival is celebrated to mark the birth of the monkey God Hanuman. Festivities are held at the Sankat Mochan temple in Varanasi, one of India's most ancient temples, continuing through the night until dawn.
Artists from all over India congregate to perform music and drama. Maestrs of Indian classical music often play voluntarily, providing a rare chance for those who might not otherwise be able to afford to hear them play. Plays based on such works as Saraswati, Ram, Krishnalila and Hanuman haritra are included in the programme.Be warned, this temple has the most monkeys of any in Varanasi, although they are reported to be of a placid nature decide for yourself.


Hua Hin Jazz Festival
When:Jun 2009 (annual)
Where:Hua Hin
Jazz Festival Hua Hin draws thousands of visitors to enjoy local and international bands on four stages in a sunny arrangement mature sea Other activities available include jazz workshops, local food stalls, Product sales, games and lucky draws.


Singapore Arts Festival
When:15 May - 14 Jun 2009 (annual)
Where:Singapore
SingaporeThe arts for the performing arts in the Far East, the arts festival in Singapore juxtaposes dazzling names in dance, theater and Asian and Western music. More traditional artists prevail, but the types and experimental innovators are gaining more exposure each year. The festival offers an international program covering all possible areas of performing arts - many at the same time. Mergers are common, with Indian music embracing jazz, dance Asian curving upwards with contemporary and imaginative combinations of sound, light, music, text and movement. Devices based on the program only around 75 performances in many countries. Some are first in the world, others are commissioned works or works conceived by international collaborations. Each year there is a Spectacular impressive festival that marks the opening of the great festival. In 2008, the exhibition was stupid of water by the French troops Ilotopie, an extravaganza of characters and fireworks in costume boat Quay in Singapore.<a onClick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.funfilms.in/event-management/">cultural events</a>



French Festival of Arts
When:May - Jun 2009 (annual)
Where:Penang
The venue anywhere Penang open their doors for this cultural extravaganza of six weeks, which includes classical music performances, art exhibitions and music and traditional dance in Malaysia as well as live performances around the corner. Production confirmed for 2007 include Hors de Prix, a film directed by Pierre Salvadori, and although I am concerned, Ne t 'not to do by Philippe Lioret.


Rainforest World Music Festival
When:10 - 12 Jul 2009 (annual)
Where:Sarawak Cultural Village
Cost:Day ticket RM90; concessions RM45
3-day ticket RM250; concessions RM100
Under 3s free
The festival has an interactive workshops in the afternoon, ethno-musical lectures, blocking sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening performances on the main stage. It has been a coup with the assistance: an incongruous mixture of locals, expatriates and a number of increasingly important tourists. The village festival stalls of food and beverages, arts and opened the sector and a counter for memorable events, souvenirs and CDs by festival artists. There are also children of 's workshops, dance workshops and fabulation.



Fuji Rock Festival
When:Jul 2009 (annual)
Where:Naeba Ski ResortCost:Day ticket ¥16,800
3-day ticket ¥39,800
Camping ticket ¥3000
Opening Hours:Gates open 9am;
Concert 11am-11pm
The Fuji Rock is the largest and best music festival of Japan 's and takes place on the beautiful slopes of the ski resort of Naeba Niigata. The highlights of the 2008 line include Kasabian, hell, my Bloody Valentine and go! Team.
Other highlights include the main piercing cry, CSS, breeders, Ian Brown, Ozomatli and chests, as well as some of Japan 's Artists of the most good. The performances are spread across three main stages: the green stage, the stage and the big white red, which hosts more intimate performances, and turns into a club still trying to hours ago. There are also smaller stages dotted around the site and when the music gets too much you can cool off in the sky or take the funicular Dragondola to the top of the mountain. There is a campground at the festival if you need sleep, but take a good sleeping bag as it can get quite cold.


World Drums Festival
When:Jul - Aug 2009 (annual)
Where:Kuala Lumpur
Cost:Free
The world of drums fills Kuala Lumpur Festival of 's open spaces with percussion music and drumming from around the world, exploring the culture and history of Malaysia while providing entertainment for the energetic whole family.




International Arts Carnival
When:3 Jul - 9 Aug 2009 (annual)
Where:Hong Kong
Partial to children and families but open to all, Hong Kong 'Carnival of six weeks of arts s covers a huge range of performance and visual arts. Approximately 200,000 people attended 400 performances at a venue of important deadlines throughout the city. International arts companies, specializing amusement that children can absorb and be inspired about, martial arts supply, dance, drama, music-making, making the clown, the pantomime, puppetry and the acrobatics in executions and workshops.