Jakarta Fashion Week 2017
Senayan City was chosen as the official venue for the biggest fashion week in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for the last five years. This year, Jakarta Fashion Week 2017 presented more than 200 designers from both local and international platforms.
aiwanese airline EVA Air
has taken the top spot in two categories of Skytrax’s annual World Airline Awards at the Paris Air Show, namely for Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness and Best Business Class Comfort Amenities. “This is the second time in three years that the airline has been voted by passengers as the World’s Cleanest Airline,” said Skytrax CEO Edward Plaisted.
According to Skytrax, EVA is upholding its commitment to quality service as one of only nine certified five-star airlines worldwide and ranks among the World’s Top 10 Airlines in 2017. In addition, EVA also ranks second for World’s Best Airport Services and third for World’s Best Cabin Staff.
04 ‘La La Land’ in Concert
Experience the original musical film like never before with a live symphony orchestra! The winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Original Score and Best Original Song, La La
is ready to meet musicals devotees at Ciputra Artpreneur, Jakarta. Promoter Rajawali Indonesia Communication has set tickets prices at Rp2,750,000, Rp2,000,000, Rp1,250,000 and Rp600,000.
Jazz Goes to Campus
The Jazz Goes to Campus band competition is officially back. Aspiring Indonesian jazz artists will be showcasing their talents, amazing audiences, and impressing with their imaginative improvisations. Venue: Neo SOHO, Podomoro City; final round fee: Rp135,000.
09 Ed Sheeran Whistle Stop
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is scheduled to greet his Indonesian fans on his whistle-stop tour of Asia at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD, in Tangerang. Ed will quench the thirst of fans with songs from his new album, divide. Tickets range from Rp850,000 to Rp2,600,000.
Challenge to Civilisation
Nano Warsono’s paintings and sculptures often displace the iconic characters in a fusion context of reality and fiction. This time, the Jepara-born sculptor will question a contemporary issue regarding the Indonesian civilisation’s challenges in “RECO: Membuka Tabir Peradaban Nuswantara”. Venue: Hall B Galeri Nasional. Time: 9am-4pm; free admission.
11 Chairil Anwar’s Women
The Titimangsa Foundation and Djarum Bhakti Budaya are presenting “PerempuanPerempuan Chairil”, a dramatic piece based on the love story of revolutionary poet Chairil Anwar. While more than 10 women were involved, the story focuses on four: Ida, Sri Ajati, Mirat and Hapsah. Venue: Teater Jakarta, Taman Ismail Marzuki; tickets: Rp200,000-rp1,000,000; showtime: 8pm.
Joey Is Here!
ITB 80 Alumni, icanstudiolive and ALSTE are presenting the Wonderful Indonesia Joey Alexander Trio on its Asia Tour at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD, in Tangerang. Joey’s homecoming concert will start a day earlier with a special session hosted by the Ministry of Tourism at Sapta Pesona Hall in Jakarta. Time: 7:30pm10pm; tickets: Rp300,000Rp2,500,000.
25 90s Nostalgia
The country’s biggest nostalgic music festival is back with a string of bands from the 90s at Gambir Expo Kemayoran, the JIEXPO Compound in Central Jakarta. On the line-up are Sixpence None the Richer, Dewa 19 featuring Ari Lasso, Kla Project, Stinky, Shaden, Bragi, and many more. Time: 3pm-10pm; tickets Rp525,000Rp1,750,000.
From Korea with Love
“Saranghaeyo Indonesia 2017”, the most fabulous K Pop concert in town, is back to thrill and excite pop enthusiasts at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD, in Tangerang. Among the bands performing will be Day 6, Dean, IKON, Li Hi, and Eric Nam. Tickets range from Rp1,200,000 to Rp3,200,000. Time: 7:30pm.
28 Ceramic MAGIC
Butet Kertarejasa’s medium of expression in arts knows no boundaries. A solo arts exhibition featuring the all-round artist’s artistic expression in ceramics will light up Hall A of Galeri Nasional. Time: 9am-4pm; free admission.