The Kota Kinabalu Music Society, in partnership with Sandakan’s music educators, proudly presents the inaugural Sandakan Rainforest Music Festival, a signature event for the 2026 Visit Malaysia Year.

Welcome to Sabah, the ‘Land Below the Wind’—a guardian of Earth’s oldest rainforests. These irreplaceable ecosystems are vital sanctuaries for critically endangered Bornean orangutans and elephants, yet they face urgent threats from deforestation.

Protecting these forests is a shared responsibility. They are pillars of global biodiversity, essential carbon sinks that help stabilize our climate, and sources of clean air and water for all. Our challenge lies in harmonizing development with conservation. Though we grieve the loss of our rhino, we still hold the power to safeguard our elephants and their ancestral home.

This festival, featuring Elly and Friends, is designed as a catalyst for change. Through music and the arts, we seek to raise awareness—because understanding is the first step toward responsibility. By learning about the plight of our wildlife, we are moved to protect it. Together, we can transform awareness into meaningful action.

More than a celebration, this gathering is a testament to our collective ability to shape the future. Conservation is a sacred promise to generations ahead—a commitment to pass on a thriving, resilient planet where nature and humanity exist in harmony. Join us in amplifying this message through the universal language of music.

Best Regards
Audrey Chin