The Brunei Music Society is a voluntary group arranging public concerts by performing musicians and supporting the development of musical activities in Brunei Darussalam.

Types of programme and performers

The concerts are mainly of Western classical music performed by visiting artists. However concerts of Asian music

Asian music

Asian music encompasses numerous different musical styles originating from a large number of Asian countries.Musical traditions in Asia* Music of Central Asia** Music of Afghanistan** Music of Kazakhstan** Music of Mongolia** Music of Uzbekistan...

 and modern light Western music are also presented, and a "young musicians of Brunei" concert held in most years. (A full archive of past concerts is available on the society's website.) Performances are usually held in the Orchid Garden hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan

Bandar Seri Begawan, with an estimated population 140,000 , is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei...

 (the capital), but it is sometimes possible to arrange a second concert at the Panaga Club, in Seria

Seria

Seria is a town in the Belait District of Brunei Darussalam. Its full name is Pekan Seria in full . Seria was originally known as Padang Berawa which is Wild Pigeon's Field in Malay. The name "Seria" comes from the river located very near where oil was first discovered in the area in 1929...

, the oil-production area (Brunei Shell) in the West of Brunei.

Accommodation and transportation for artists

Accommodation is arranged in the hotel where performances are held, and members of the committee host the visiting artists, offering them an opportunity to visit the interesting sights of the country, and, if time permits, explore the pristine tropical rainforest

Rainforest

Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall, with definitions based on a minimum normal annual rainfall of 1750-2000 mm...

. Artists who wish to may also visit local schools to perform or to conduct master classes.

The society arranges transportation for artists coming into Brunei, usually with the assistance of local businesses, regional airlines and/or the Embassy of the artist's home country. Artists interested in performing are encouraged to contact the concert organiser, using the updated email address on the website.

Membership

Residents of Brunei can become members of the society, to get priority booking and be informed of upcoming activities by email. Contact with the membership secretary is available on the society's website. Brunei Music Society