Country Profile: Indonesia
Given its size, population, and GDP when compared to its Southeast Asian neighbours, Indonesia’s potential as a hotbed for touring artists is as vast as the country itself.
However, the live music market is mostly centred around its capital city Jakarta, with a smattering of gigs and festivals in Bandung, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta, where local talents usually take centre stage.
Having overseen sold-out shows from Jacob Collier, Aurora, and Ne-Yo in Jakarta so far this year, Donny Heru of Nyawa Live Asia – who also cofounded the three-day summer spectacle LaLaLa Festival ,which counted Madison Beer, Tyla, and The Temper Trap among its headline acts – has a wealth of experience that spans two decades in the industry.
“Artist fees are always a hindrance, especially when you’re stuck in a bidding war, which only ends up increasing ticket prices for customers”
While excited about Indonesia’s prospects in the live entertainment sector, Heru isn’t without…
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