Top 5 Best Music Festivals in Indonesia
1. Sunny Side Up Festival
Held in 24, 25 August, Located in the island of Gods of Bali, the Sunny Side Up is considered to be one of the most sought after musical festival in Bali. the festival is set in the Potato Head Beach Club that overlooks the dreamy Balinese beach and infinity pool.
This place suits for you who enjoys aThe two-day music festival gathers international musicians and DJs from different backgrounds and genres that appeals to the young international audience. Artist like Flight Facilities and Passion Pit is a regular performer at Sunny Side Up Festival. For you who craves chill music and ambience, this is the place!
2 . Prambanan Jazz Festival
Held in 1,2,3 July , Located in the majestic Prambanan temple in Jogjakarta. The Prambanan Jazz Festival have made its mark to be the pioneer of cultural jazz festival that includes international and world class performers.
This one is for you jazz music goers! you will simply be amazed with the breathtaking view of the Prambanan sky during noon, overseeing the great Prambanan temple accompanied by soulful jazz notes by world class and national household names. The festival lasts for 3 days during the summer , prep yourself with a nice comfortable shirt and a pair of lightweight khakis
3. La La La International Forest Festival
LaLaLa Festival is a hidden gem in Bandung, Java. It’s the first International Forest Festival in Indonesia. Set in the Orchid Forest Cikole woodland, the annual event sees music, art and nature collide in an idyllic and non-conventional location.
This is where hipsters and alike gathers to enjoy indie and non-mainstream music. Local and international artists enchant the festival lovers and accompany them during their wildlife journey.
If you are looking for a unique and one of a kind experience, this place will surely suits you!
4. Java Jazz Festival
Held in 27 May - 29 May, The Java Jazz Is dubbed to be one of the largest jazz festivals in the world and arguably the biggest Jazz festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Annual Jazz Festival is held every year in Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran.
For those who wanted to see and hear notable faces in the Jazz world, such as Stevie Wonder, David Foster, here is the place to go.
As for you youngsters, do not be afraid to be amongst the oldies, the festival is also hosting fresh local artist such as Maliq & D’Essentials.
Do indulge yourself in a calm, jazzy afternoon in the bustling metropolis of Jakarta.
5. Djakarta Warehouse Project
Held every year in 9,10,11 December Djakarta Warehouse Project is the biggest EDM festival in southeast Asia, since 2014. Back then, when it was born, it wasn’t a festival, but a warehouse party organized by clubs in Jakarta.
The event usually takes place in December. Past editions featured world-class DJs, including Carl Cox, Claptone, Cashmere Cat, Rudimental, Jamie Jones, What So Not, Flume, Robin Schulz and many others.
The place will be filled with man and women, young and old, altogether from different backgrounds united in the flag of EDM music. Our advice for this festival is to get yourself a coconut water in the morning cause the night is going to get rough!
Written by : Falen Arkanta