Just sixty minutes by ferry from Singapore, the serene island of Bintan came alive last weekend as BRAVE 2025 transformed Lagoi Beach into a glowing playground of music, light, and movement. The Bintan Rhythmic Adventure (BRAVE) festival drew over 3,000 music lovers from across Asia for a bioluminescent beach rave, blending tropical energy with world-class soundscapes against Bintan’s stunning natural backdrop.
The festival featured international DJs including Wukong, Faustix, and Jade Rasif, reflecting Bintan Resorts’ vision to establish the island as a creative playground merging music, light, and lifestyle.
Abdul Wahab, Chief Operating Officer of Bintan Resorts, stated, “BRAVE isn’t just another festival; it’s our way of showing that Bintan is evolving. This was about energy, creativity, and youth, bringing together travellers who want more than a vacation; they want an experience. It’s a bold new side of the island and this is just the beginning.”
The festival attracted music enthusiasts from India, highlighting the country’s growing trend of experience-driven travel. With its easy accessibility via Singapore, Bintan offers Indian travellers a unique “two-country escape”, combining luxury resorts, adventure sports, pristine beaches, and cultural experiences. A scenic ferry ride from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal takes visitors to Bintan in under an hour.
GB Srithar, Head of Tourism Services, VFS Global, commented, “Creative and experiential events such as the BRAVE bioluminescent beach rave attract both new and evolved travellers, offering a unique Bintan experience. Visitors can enjoy the island’s idyllic charms alongside Singapore’s vibrant city life, creating the perfect holiday blend.”
BRAVE 2025 underscores Bintan’s emergence as a premier Southeast Asian destination for short-haul, experience-driven travel, appealing to all age groups and interests.
