LIST: Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival 2015 lineup

MANILA, Philippines – The partial lineup of artists for Malasimbo 2015 was announced Thursday, January 22 in a press conference.

The festival continues its two-pronged approach – it celebrates musical talent and highlights the importance of environmental awareness.

In 2014, it was reported to have had more than 5,000 attendees coming from over 30 countries. (READ: Review: Malasimbo Arts and Music Festival 2014)

In celebration of its 5th anniversary, the celebrations are spread out over two weekends, with each chock-full of musical celebrations and festivities against the beautiful background of Puerto Galera, Mindoro.

The first weekend, which runs from March 6-8, aims to gather the loyal attendees of the festival. Ky-Mani Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley, will be among the artists to play.

The second weekend, which runs from March 13-15, hosts the Malasimbo Lights and Dance Festival. This is a first for the festival. Hiphop, house, and electronic music will be in the spotlight, along with dance performances and light shows.

Here is the partial line-up:

March 6-8

• Ky-Mani Marley
• Fred Wesley and the new JB’s
• Taylor McFerrin
• French Kiwi Juice (FKJ)
• Akasha
• GOCOO + GORO
• Brigada
• Tom Thum
• Adinkra Lumads Djembe Community
• Noli Aurillo
• Bleu Rascals
• Crwn

March 13-15

• DJ Kentaro
• To-Ru
• HiFaNa
• Tetsuji Tanaka & MC Cardz
• DJ Mitsu The Beats
• Philippine All Stars
• Daloy Dance Company
• Planet Zips Luminaries 
• Swindle (UK)
• Manolet Dario
• Mikail
• Br3aking Silence
• Emel Rowe
• Lyrically Deranged Poets

The festival runs from March 6-8, and from March 13-15, 2015 at Puerto Galera Bay.

We’ll update this page as more acts are announced. – Rappler.com