Rex Orange County Jakarta Show Gets a Venue Upgrade / February 18, 2020 by irvan wahyudi

Rex Orange County’s upcoming debut Indonesia show on 9 May 2020 organized by AEG Presents and Ismaya Live is making a big move to an even bigger Istora Senayan arena due to the incredible response from Rex Orange County fans across the country.

“We are truly amazed by the fantastic feedback from Rex Orange County fans who managed to secure all tickets in less than 24 hours the first time tickets went on sale last December,” said Ismaya Live Brand Manager, Sarah Deshita.

“Thanks to the overwhelming response from Rex Orange County fans across Indonesia, we’ve decided to upgrade to an even bigger space for the show. Located within the same Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex as Tennis Indoor Senayan, Istora Senayan will allow us to create an even more enjoyable concert experience for more fans,” Sarah continued.

A new VIP Seating ticket category is also announced. Priced at IDR 900,000 per ticket, VIP Seating ticket holders will experience the show from a premium-view seat.

Current ticket holders will be given an option to upgrade their ticket to the VIP Seating category starting today, 18 February until Thursday, 20 February 2020 at 23:59 Western Indonesian Time, ahead of public sales for both VIP Seating tickets and additional Standing (IDR 700,000/each) and Tribune (IDR 580,000/each) tickets that will commence on Friday, 21 February 2020 starting from 12 PM Western Indonesian Time through www.ismaya.com/tickets. Prices excluding 15% government tax.

Rex Orange County’s Jakarta show is the second date of his 7-date The Pony Tour in Asia that is also arriving in South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, and Japan throughout May 2020. The Indonesian capital is currently the no. 1 city in the world that streams Rex Orange County’s music the most according to Spotify with more than 292,000 listeners monthly.

His new album “Pony” released in October last year has received widespread critical acclaim and scored him a Top 5 both in the UK and in the US. The British singer and multi-instrumentalist completed a sell-out UK tour in 2019 playing 3 huge shows at O2 Academy Brixton and is currently playing more sold out shows across the US including two nights at Radio City Music Hall in New York and two nights at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

His debut album, ‘bcos u will never b free’, self-released on Soundcloud when he was barely 18, caught a wave of interest. Its lo-fi textures and hi-def emotions led to a hook up with Tyler, The Creator. He asked the teenager born Alex O’Connor to come to Los Angeles, where he wrote and sang on two tracks on the album that became Flower Boy.

Inspired, Rex turned to making his own album proper, 2017’s Apricot Princess, a beautiful, woozy, heart-shaped tribute to his girlfriend. A Number Two slot on the BBC’s Sound Of 2018 followed, as did lots – and lots – of touring. So he continues in that fashion and arrives on the shores of South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Japan in 2020.

Dates announced:

6 May – Seoul, South Korea – Yes24 Live Hall

9 May – Jakarta, Indonesia – Istora Senayan

11 May – Singapore – Capitol Theatre

12 May – Singapore – Capitol Theatre

14 May – Bangkok, Thailand – Moonstar Studio

16 May – Manila, Philippines – New Frontier Theater

18 May – Tokyo, Japan – Akasaka Blitz

Visual materials and other promotional materials are available through http://bit.ly/rocjktmediakit

Djakarta Warehouse Project Reveals New Names For 2019 Edition / October 30, 2019 by irvan wahyudi

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Over the past month, fans of Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) have been waiting with bated breath to find out the next additions to the event’s already burgeoning lineup. The wait is now over and the results do not disappoint.

Disclosure, one of the most iconic and genre-defining duos of the past decade is now set to join proceedings in downtown Jakarta come 13th December. With a slew of hits across two albums and a mesmerising live show, this performance is certainly not to be missed.

Bolstering the star-studded headliners are a plethora of newly announced names across dance music’s broad spectrum. Chromeo, another dynamic duo, will be bringing their synth-funk sound to the JIExpo Kemayoran, while Bassjackers, Blasterjaxx and Coone will be sending crowds into a bass-fueled frenzy with their amped-up EDM performances.

Barong Family, the label founded by Dutch DJ heavyweights and DWP returnees Yellow Claw, will be hosting a stage, while dance music hall-of-famer Markus Schulz is set to jump behind the DWP decks one again this year. Coming through in support are an eclectic array of DJs from across the globe including Chelina Manuhutu, Devarra, Marc Maya, Softest Hard, w.W, Yung Bae, Meduza and Calvin Harris’ fellow Las Vegas residency DJ, Generik.

Now with just over a month to go before the curtain falls, and with yet more acts to be added soon, the countdown to Djakarta Warehouse Project’s 11th edition is well and truly on.

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets at www.djakartawarehouse.com soon to avoid disappointment.

Artworks and visual materials can be accessed at http://bit.ly/dwp19mediakit

Djakarta Warehouse Project 2019 Tickets Go On Sale Today / August 23, 2019 by irvan wahyudi

3-Day Pass tickets to the 2019 edition of Djakarta Warehouse Project go on sale starting today following an announcement of the festival’s return to its home, Jakarta, for its 11th edition set to be held on 13, 14 & 15 December 2019.

General Admission (GA) 3-Day Pass tickets to the festival start from IDR 1,400,000 for its GA - Early Entry tier that requires ticket holders to arrive at the venue before 7 PM daily. Meanwhile, GA - Presale tickets that allow ticket holders to arrive at the venue at any time start from IDR 1,460,000.

For an even better festival experience, the festival’s VIP Gold ticket category offers tickets holders a long list of extra perks including a dedicated VIP Gold gate to enter the festival, access to VIP viewing areas, VIP toilet, VIP bar, VIP lounge, and a dedicated line to exchange tickets. VIP Gold 3-Day Pass tickets go on sale starting from IDR 3,000,000.

Both ticket categories are available via online through www.djakartawarehouse.com. Prices excluding 25% government tax.

“This year’s edition will mark the festival’s first 3-day in Jakarta,” said Sarah Deshita, Brand Manager of the festival’s organizer, Ismaya Live. “Our phase 1 lineup will be announced soon and music fans will be in for a treat courtesy of world-class DJs and musicians from around the world throughout those 3 days,” Sarah continued.

Tickets to the festival are also available via offline at various Ismaya Group restaurants and establishments including Pizza ė Birra (Plaza Indonesia, Central Park, Mall of Indonesia, Setiabudi One, Mall Puri Indah, MaxxBox Karawaci, Kota Kasablanka, Cilandak Town Square, Paris van Java Bandung), Tokyo Belly (Setiabudi One, Grand Indonesia), Sushigroove (Pondok Indah Mall, Kota Kasablanka, Grand Indonesia, Setiabudi One, Mall Taman Anggrek), The People's Cafe (Kota Kasablanka), Blowfish, Dragonfly, SKYE, Mr. Fox Jakarta, GIA, and Kitchenette (Beachwalk Bali).

This event is strictly for those who are 18 years old and above.

DWP 2019 Media Kit is available here: http://bit.ly/dwp19mediakit

Ismaya Live Brings HONNE's "Love Me / Love Me Not 2019 Tour" to Jakarta on 21 November / August 14, 2019 by irvan wahyudi

Ismaya Live today announces the return of English duo HONNE to Jakarta as part of their Love Me / Love Me Not 2019 tour set to be held on 21 November 2019 at Livespace SCBD.

The duo, consisting of James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck, have circled the globe for their Love Me / Love Me Not tour that has visited various cities in North America, Europe, and Asia this past year.

“HONNE remains as one of the most requested acts by music fans in Indonesia, even after their 2018 performance at We The Fest,” said Sarah Deshita, Brand Manager of Ismaya Live.

“Jakarta holds the number 1 spot for the city that streams HONNE the most on Spotify and we are beyond excited to have them back to Jakarta for their first ever solo show in Indonesia,” Sarah continued.

Tickets to HONNE’s Love Me / Love Me Not 2019 are priced at IDR 500,000 each for the Presale 1 tier and are now available for purchase via online at www.ismaya.com/tickets and www.hellohone.com. Price excludes 15% government tax.

Tickets are available for purchase via offline at various Ismaya Group’s restaurants including Pizza ė Birra (Plaza Indonesia, Central Park, Mall of Indonesia, Setiabudi One, Mall Puri Indah, MaxxBox Karawaci, Kota Kasablanka, Cilandak Town Square, Paris van Java Bandung), Tokyo Belly (Setiabudi One, Grand Indonesia), Sushigroove (Pondok Indah Mall, Kota Kasablanka, Grand Indonesia, Setiabudi One, Mall Taman Anggrek), The People's Cafe (Kota Kasablanka), Blowfish, Dragonfly, SKYE, Mr. Fox Jakarta, GIA, and Kitchenette (Beachwalk Bali).

This event is an 18+ event.

Media Kit is available through this link: http://bit.ly/honnejktmediakit

Djakarta Warehouse Project Returns to Jakarta on 13-15 December 2019 / August 9, 2019 by irvan wahyudi

South-East Asia’s #1 electronic dance festival, Djakarta Warehouse Project, today shares its FOMO-inducing 2018 aftermovie. Shot at its special 10th anniversary edition in Bali, Indonesia, the stunning recap can be viewed at http://bit.ly/theofficialdwpxaftermovie.

The seven-minute extravaganza begins with sweeping shots of Bali’s sublime beauty spots before coming to rest at GWK Cultural Park, the awe-inspiring backdrop for this unique event. Overlooked by the 396 foot ‘Garuda Wisnu Kencana’ statue, the camera weaves between dancers performing a traditional ‘Tari Kecak’ routine, and then onto the three stages that hosted top-flight DJs from around the world.

Zipping between performances from Alesso, Major Lazer Soundsystem, Armin Van Buuren, DJ Snake, Mura Masa, Claptone, Dipha Barus, and a spelling-binding set from The Weeknd, the film showcases the breadth of talent on offer and the enduring appeal of the event. With all three days selling out in advance, festival goers came from over 38 countries including Austria, Ireland, New Zealand, and Sweden, as well as the local markets of Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.  

During its 10-year existence the festival and the concept behind it has grown and developed, with 2018 hailed one of its most exciting editions to date. The film is a testament to this expansion, and confidently ushers in a new decade of dance music in Indonesia. With under 5 months to go, fans can now look forward to Djakarta Warehouse Project’s 11th edition which returns to its original home in Jakarta on 13-15 December 2019.

We The Fest Wraps 2019 Edition / July 22, 2019 by irvan wahyudi

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As the curtain falls on another monumental year for Ismaya Live’s flagship festival We The Fest, those that managed to get tickets can now take stock of what an incredible three days of entertainment it was. From captivating artist performances, to trendy fashion showcases and fun activations, We The Fest has proven once again why it is more than just a music festival.

Since its inception in 2014 the event has been quick to gain mass popularity in Indonesia and further afield. Initially inviting crowds of 15,000, the event now hosts an audience of over 60,000 with artists playing across four stages, including a new WTF Park stage that showcased emerging talent across all three days. Festival goers came not just from South East Asia either, but from countries further afield including USA, Australia and China. With these big crowds come big artists, and this year the quality on show from both international and local acts was breath-taking.

Day one kicked off with performances from home-grown talents Fourtwnty, The Adams and Indonesian icons Dewa19 ft. Ari Lasso, Dul Jaelani, before an epic collaborative show from Rad Museum and South-Korean rising star DEAN got the party well and truly started. Sublime performances followed from Alvvays, Bazzi, Sal Priadi and future bass pioneer Jai Wolf, before Australian heartthrob Troye Sivan took to the mainstage to a frenzy of cheers. Forming an instant connection with the crowd, the globally charting artist zipped through hits including ‘Youth’, ‘My My My!’, and ‘I’m So Tired’, with a chorus of “we want more!” echoing around the site as he left the stage.

With the cobwebs brushed off day two got underway with a memorable performance from one of Indonesia’s highest-flying bands, Barasuara. Next came RAN with special guest and WTF returnee Ramengvrl, before focus turned to Anne-Marie’s exquisite pop show on the mainstage. With a recent album release in tow, Daniel Caesar took over proceedings with his unmistakable sound that soothed the crowd on another warm night in downtown Jakarta. British rock hall-of-famers Travis donned the stage next for their Indonesian debut, living up to all expectations with a set that will go down in We The Fest history. Playing classics including ‘Sing’ and ‘Flowers In The Window’, frontman Fran Healy interspersed each song with stories of his past making for a truly iconic show. The day was then capped off with electrifying sets from two Aussie heavyweight DJs, Anna Lunoe and Nina Las Vegas.

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The final day brought yet more thrills, with Tulus and Indonesian super-star DJ Dipha Barus getting the party going again, while local talents Elephant Kind and .Feast brought their particular brands of indie-rock to We The Fest ears. One of the biggest crowds of the weekend came with the appearance of dream-pop four-piece Cigarettes After Sex, only to be nearly equalled by producer extraordinaire Cashmere Cat. Back at the mainstage 6LACK rattled through his hits before Joji provided a playful and intimate performance, which even included a rendition of ‘You’ve Got A Friend In Me’ from Toy Story. Then came headliners Rae Sremmurd who took things up a gear with their explosive energy and global hits including ‘Black Beatles’ and ‘Sunflower’, while Yaeji closed out stage 2 with her infectious house anthems.

A key aim of Ismaya is to curate a festival that goes 'Beyond The Music', and this initiative proved as popular as ever, with punters making selfie stamps at WTF Post Office, watching films in the Cinema Club and checking out new and exciting brands at WTF Con. Another ambition this year was to spread a strong message of kindness, compassion and humility, with billboards that read ‘less egos more amigos’ and ‘if you can’t be nice be quiet’, covering the frontage of stage 3.

With post-festival blues already sinking in, fans can look forward to WTF 2020 which will undoubtedly exceed all expectations once again.

Ruel Shines at Debut Indonesian Show / March 28, 2019 by irvan wahyudi

The debut Indonesian show of Australian singer Ruel was filled with loud cheers from hundreds of his most loyal fans last night at Soehanna Hall, The Energy Building Jakarta.

A total of 13 songs were performed throughout the show that started at 8 PM, including Jack Garratt's "Weathered" that Ruel performed at triple J's Like A Version segment, making him the youngest ever act to perform there.

"This is one of the songs that started my journey," Ruel said before an audience that was dominated with young teens.

Aside from his hit singles such as "Dazed & Confused", "Not Thinkin' Bout You", and "Say",Ruel also took the opportunity to perform three unreleased songs which were "Real Thing", "Unsaid", and "Pain Killer".

The Weeknd's "Call Out Your Name" and John Legend's "Who Did That to You" were amongst the song in Ruel's 13-song setlist last night.

Ruel closed the show with two of his Gold-certified singles, "Don't Tell Me" and "Younger". "Thank you so much, I promise to come back here soon," Ruel said.

Ruel's Jakarta show was the seventh stop of his first Asian tour, Ready Tour 2019, that visited major cities in the continent including Manila, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur.

At just the age of 16 years old, Ruel has caught the world's attention with his soulful voice through Gold-certified singles including "Don't Tell Me" and "Dazed and Confused", taken off of his debut EP entitled "Ready" that was released June last year.

We The Fest Drops Star-Studded and Diverse Phase 1 Lineup / February 28, 2019 by irvan wahyudi

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Indonesia’s premier festival for all things music, fashion, food and the arts, We The Fest, today announces its sonically diverse and star-studded phase one lineup:

Year on year, organisers Ismaya Live continue to outdo themselves with carefully curated lineups, pieced together with artists right at the top of their respective genres. The first headliner bound for Indonesia’s bustling capital this year is none other than viral hip-hop duo, Rae Sremmurd. Still riding a wave of success from their global hit ‘Black Beatles’, and specialising in party-friendly trap anthems, the Atlanta-based duo will be lighting up the WTF mainstage come July. They join multi-grammy-nominated R&B icon Daniel Caesar, who gained international attention with his Billboard #1 album Freudian back in 2017 and major follow up collaborations with the likes of H.E.R and Jessie Reyez. Also announced today and continuing on the R&B tip, is South-Korean sensation DEAN, and one of the hottest breakthrough acts currently on the circuit, 6LACK. With his music a nod to the sounds of Usher and T-Pain, his cuts including ‘OTW’ and ‘PRBLMS’ have struck a chord the world over.

Returning to Jakarta is one of Indonesia’s best loved bands, Cigarettes After Sex. With their sultry and emotionally charged tracks soothing the nation and beyond, their performance will certainly be one to remember. Taking things up a considerable gear is future-bass connoisseur San Holo, and one of house music’s rising stars Yaeji. Together with Australia’s most sought after DJ Anna Lunoe and New Zealand indie-pop sensation Baynk, there will be plenty to keep the party going right until curfew.

Flying the flag for pop is Toronto five-piece Alvvays, whose sugary melodies and dreamy chord progressions will be going down a treat with the Jakartan crowd, as will Jess Connelly, Sabrina Claudioand Rad Museum’s unique brand of soulful R&B.

Indonesian talent is also on display with the likes of Coldiac, TULUS, .Feast and rock outfit DEWA19 featuring Ari Lasso & Dul Jaelani, showing why the country continues to put out some of the most exciting music in the region.

With many more names yet to be announced, as well as plenty of activations and surprises still in store, We The Fest 2019 is already shaping up to be one for the history books.

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