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away from Jakarta thanks to Garuda Indonesia’s direct flights linking the two metropolitan centres. “This will enhance trade relations,” said the British Ambassador Moazzam Malik. National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia launched a direct flight connecting Jakarta and London with an inaugural on October 31 at Soekarno-hatta International Airport attended by, among others, HE Moazzam Malik and Garuda Indonesia President Director Pahala Nugraha Mansury.

“With this venture, Garuda Indonesia becomes the only airline that [offers] non-stop, fast, convenient and efficient flights connecting Indonesia to the UK and Europe,” said Mr Pahala. Ambassador Malik appreciated the bold step taken by Garuda. “It will enhance tourism and the economy as well as strengthen ties between the two countries.”

The 15-hour direct flight will depart Jakarta on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft that will serve the route have a capacity of 314 seats, with eight for first class, 38 for business class and 268 for economy class.

01 Tango in Paradise

“Tango in Paradise 2017”, which runs from November 30 until December 3, supports humanitarian causes and features a string of milongas that juxtapose the exquisite grandeur of two beautiful cultures, Argentina and Indonesia. Venue: Kumala Pantai Hotel and Padma Hotel & Resort.

03 Saintly Celebration

In celebration of the Life of Saint John Paul II, Ciputraartpreneur will stage the “Peace and Love Concert” at Ciputra Artpreneur Theater, Jakarta. The line-up includes Teresa Krasowska, conductor; Ewa Biegas, soprano from Poland; Szymon Kobyliñski, bass from Poland; and the Nusantara Symphony Orchestra from Indonesia. Showtime: 2pm and 5pm; tickets: Rp350,000 to Rp1,500,000.

05 Hard Rock Legend

Marky Ramone, the only living member of the Ramones, will light up the fourth anniversary of the Hard Rock Café. The Ramones were inducted into the Long Island Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007; in February 2011 the punk rock band from New York was honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Showtime: 9pm; tickets: Rp400,000.

That’s Dedication

ME Entertainment presents Dwiki Dharmawan Project in a special concert to celebrate Ita Purnamasari’s three decades of dedication to music. The Surabaya-born diva has consistently produced one album every year. Venue: Balai Sarbini Jakarta; showtime: 7pm;tickets: Rp110,000 to Rp770,000.

09 Java Jive Intimate

Some 20 years in the business Java Jive will be back on stage to present their latest single album in “An Intimate Night with Java Jive”. Producers Titan Centerand ABM Entertainment have set the concert at Titan Center in Bintaro Jaya. Showtime: 8pm; tickets: Rp500,000 and Rp700,000.

Joy to the World

The 2017 festive season in Jakarta 2017 will be best remembered by the “Joy to the World Christmas Charity Concert” presented by Amadeus Symphony Orchestra. The classic concert will take place at Aula Simfonia Jakarta starting at 4pm. Tickets range from Rp100,000 to Rp1,000,000.

22 New York Noise

New York-city-based American noise rock band A Place To Bury Strangers are set for their first performance ever in the archipelago on their year-end tour in Asia. Venue: Rossi Musik, Jl. RS Fatmawati in South Jakarta; showtime 8pm.

28 SAGA Festival

Bali’s first homegrown two-day festival is ready to thrill with world-class entertainment and a culinary bazaar. The artist line-up includes DJ Snake and Chris Lake through to Rave Republic and Jesse Wilde. Venue: Garuda Wishnu Kencana; showtime: 3 pm-2 am; tickets from Rp850,000 to Rp1,400,000.