SOUNDSFEST 2025 Showcases Top Lineup from Local and International Artists in Jakarta
The renowned music festival known as SOUNDSFEST, which has traditionally taken place in Bekasi, is set to make its debut in Jakarta this year. The event will span three days from May 23-25 at Gambir Expo, Kemayoran. Rayn Alvi Maharan, the Festival Director of SOUNDSFEST, expressed that the decision to bring the festival to Jakarta was driven by the desire to create a larger platform for Soundpeople to engage with a broader audience and foster collaboration within the community.
“This is the perfect opportunity to introduce SOUNDSFEST to Jakarta, aiming to provide a more expansive experience for attendees and serve as a platform for community engagement and partnership,” stated Rayn during a press conference in Thamrin, Central Jakarta on Friday, February 21. The festival has already unveiled its initial lineup of performers, which includes an array of artists such as Bernadya, DMasiv, Denny Caknan, Feel Koplo, For Revenge, J-Rocks, Juicy Luicy, Kahitna, Maliq & D Essentials, Nadin Amizah, Pamungkas, Sal Priadi, The Changcuters, and The Panturas.
Ryan Novianto stressed that the selection process for the lineup adheres to specific criteria focusing on prominent names and musical diversity. “The essence of SOUNDSFEST is to showcase top-tier bands and singers in order to delight our audience. We strive to curate a diverse range of genres to cater to a wide array of musical preferences,” remarked Rian. Additional acts have been revealed to join the lineup such as Glenn Fredly Live by The Bakuucakar: Holographic Performance, Abdul & The Coffee Theory, Eleventwelfth, Rocket Aviation Group, Last Child, Morfem, Pee Wee Gaskin, Bronze, Hospital, The Jeblogs, and The Sigit.
Regarding the appearance of Glenn Fredly Live by The Bakuucakar: Holographic Performance, Rayn shared that the festival is dedicated to evoking nostalgia among Indonesian music enthusiasts through the holographic rendition of the late Glenn Fredly’s performances. “We aim to deliver a nostalgic experience to the audience. Glenn graced the SOUNDSFEST stage in 2019, departed in 2020, and his presence will be revived in Jakarta,” highlighted Rayn. He further elaborated, “We have collaborated with BUMI Entertainment, the label representing the late Glenn and The Bakuucakar, and they have endorsed our unique concept for Glenn Fredly’s special appearance in Jakarta.”
Moreover, SOUNDSFEST will introduce international performers for the first time, with soloist Phum Viphurit from Thailand and British musician of Indian descent Panjabi MC confirmed to grace the stage. Tickets for SOUNDSFEST 2025 in Jakarta are now available ranging from IDR 150,000 to IDR 400,000, accessible for purchase on apasa.com.