Borneo Jazz Festival
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Borneo Jazz Festival is a yearly Jazz festival event held every year in Miri. Latin Jazz, contemporary Jazz, Caribbean Jazz, Asian Jazz and much more, different genres of jazz music find their way to the northern most city in Sarawak for an outdoor international festival with the ambience of intimate Jazz clubs.
The Borneo Jazz (previously known as Miri International Jazz Festival) event is usually held every May at the Pavillion at Parkcity Everly hotel. The 15th Borneo Jazz in 2020 will take place at the Coco Cabana, off Marina Bay area.
Only limited tickets are available, so plan and book early if you wish to come. For more information, visit BorneoJazz.com
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