# music

Semesta Berpesta Wraps Up Tangerang Edition with Ungu, Fourtwnty

According to Ungu's vocalist Pasha, attending festivals like Semesta Berpesta can help keep the music industry alive.
Lifestyle Jun 5, 2023 | 8:21 am

Anji Reminds Semesta Berpesta Crowd of Their Exes

Soloist Anji performed at Semesta Berpesta with a set list full of love songs that would remind one of their significant other or ex-lover.
Lifestyle Jun 4, 2023 | 1:25 am

/Rif Band Moved by Die Hard Fans at Semesta Berpesta

Lead singer Andy Rif recalled how his teenage fans two decades ago now came with their children for his show.
Lifestyle Jun 3, 2023 | 11:20 pm

2023 BNI Java Jazz to Spur Jobs for 10,000 People: Minister

The 2023 BNI Java Jazz is expected to drive up people’s economies, according to Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno.
Lifestyle Jun 2, 2023 | 3:17 pm

Tina Turner Dies at 83 in Switzerland

She became a superstar in her 40s, at a time when most of her peers were on their way down, and remained a top concert draw for years after.
Lifestyle May 25, 2023 | 2:35 am

Colossal Music Fest ‘Semesta Berpesta!’ to Kick Off in BSD Tangerang

The music fest will visit 12 cities across Indonesia every weekend, making it the biggest-ever show ever held in the country.
Lifestyle May 24, 2023 | 1:10 pm

Indonesian Coldplay Fans Frustrated by Overcrowded Ticketing System

In just a few hours, the promotor PK Entertainment announced that Coldplay had sold out all tickets for their Jakarta concert.
Lifestyle May 19, 2023 | 4:40 pm

Coldplay Show Must Go On: Tourism Minister

Sandiaga said he is currently fighting for Coldplay tickets for family members but must wait behind a line of half a million buyers.
Lifestyle May 18, 2023 | 12:23 am

Coldplay to Give Indonesian Fans “Ultimate Experience” for Rp 11 Million

Ultimate Experience concert-goers are not only getting a “once-in-a-lifetime” backstage tour, but also a photo opportunity.
Lifestyle May 12, 2023 | 5:14 pm

Jury Finds Ed Sheeran Didn't Copy Marvin Gaye Classic

Sheeran's song, which came out in 2014, was a hit, winning a Grammy for song of the year.
Lifestyle May 5, 2023 | 12:31 am

Dream Theater Invites Jokowi to Jakarta Concert

American progressive metal band Dream Theater is set to wrap up their world tour in Ecopark Ancol in Jakarta on May 12, 2023.
Lifestyle Apr 9, 2023 | 4:56 pm

Sandiaga Uno Wants Iron Maiden and Metallica to Perform in Indonesia Once More

Metallica and Iron Maiden last performed in Indonesia in 2013 and 2011, respectively.
Lifestyle Mar 20, 2023 | 4:57 pm

Rock Fan Jokowi Doesn’t Miss Out on Deep Purple Surakarta Concert

The recent Deep Purple’s concert in Surakarta saw a high-profile attendance list, including Jokowi and Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo.
Lifestyle Mar 11, 2023 | 4:52 pm

Simple Plan’s Everblast Performance Throwback to the Simpler Times

Canadian rock band Simple Plan over the weekend headlined the 2023 Everblast Festival.
Lifestyle Mar 5, 2023 | 7:43 pm

Symphony of Colors: How Music Can Help Underprivileged Kids

String and guitar ensembles, comprising unprivileged children, performed before a large crowd at the Symphony of Colors concert.
Lifestyle Aug 21, 2022 | 1:17 pm

Boy Gets First Lady, Top Guests to Dance after Independence Day Ceremony

The 77th independence day flag-hoisting ceremony at the State Palace in Jakarta was livelier than ever.
News Aug 17, 2022 | 2:59 pm

World's Best Musicians to Feature in the G20 Orchestra

The newly founded orchestra will hold a world premiere at the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, on Sep 12, 2022.
Lifestyle Jul 27, 2022 | 4:46 pm

A Weekend to Remember: 2022 Java Jazz Ends on High Note

The festival, which ran from May 27 to May 29, had the Temptations Revue featuring Glenn Leonard headlining the last day.
Lifestyle May 30, 2022 | 3:07 pm

Java Jazz: A Melting Pot of Indonesian and Foreign Artists

The second day of the 2022 Java Jazz ended on a high note with a collaboration stage between Ahmad Dhani and Ron King Big Band.
Lifestyle May 29, 2022 | 6:56 pm