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International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival 2019 draws thousands to the green of Jatiluhur Dam

One of the International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival 2019’s headliners, Krakatau and Steve Thornton taking picture with the audience

The 1st edition of International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival (IJJF) 2019, organized by Indonesian state-owned enterprise (SoE) Jasa Tirta II, drew to a close on December 2, having successfully attracted audiences of thousands from across Indonesia.

Corporate Secretary of Jasa Tirta II Dadan Hidayat said that he never expected such great interest from the public in enjoying an array of domestic and international multi-genre music performers against the ‘green’ of the largest dam in Indonesia, Jatiluhur Dam.

“With audiences of approximately 2,500 on the first day and 3,000 on the second day, we are extremely surprised with the public’s interest,” he stated. “It is also tremendous support for the future editions of JatiluhurJazz.”

Headlining the Festival were Dwiki Dharmawan and World Peace Project feat. Steve Thornton, while the other lineup including Palestinian musician Kamal Musallam, Wizzy, Syaharani & Queenfireworks, Java Jive, Mus Mujiono, Krakatau, 57kustik, Moccondoss 40, Selaawi Ethnic Ensemble, Ermy Kullit, Indro Hardjodikoro feat. Kayla Dias, Farabi Big Band feat. Ita Purnamasari, Idea Percussion, Uban Project, Marcell, Via Vallen and Zaskia Gotik.

Beyond music and art, International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival 2019 also became a strategic and representative platform for SoE-fostered small and medium enterprise (SME) partners to showcase and market their products to the public. Jasa Tirta II and PT Pos Indonesia were but two of the SoEs that brought their SME partners.

CEO of Jasa Tirta II U. Saefudin Noer said International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival 2019 was larger than just a music festival – it was a campaign to promote Jatiluhur Dam as a ‘green’ destination, raise awareness for the environment, and to boost domestic and international tourism and boost the local economy.

“We want to show the world, and the tourism industry in particular, that Jatiluhur Dam has the ‘wow’ factor to be the next big thing in Indonesia,” concluded Saefudin. “See you all at the next edition International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival 2020.” (C) Antara.

1st International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival 2019 kicks off in style at the Jatiluhur Dam

The 1st International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival (IJJF) 2019 took place on November 30 & December 1 at Indonesia’s largest dam, the Jatiluhur Dam, in Purwarkarta, West Java. The IJJF was produced by Jasa Tirta II, the State-Owned Enterprise (SoE) which manages the Dam and its regions.

Morning Glory Tower (right) shining bright in the night for the first time since its establishment in 1957

Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (MSoE) Erick Thohir stated that the Festival was a form of SoE synergy to boost the potential of economic hubs outside Jakarta. “SoEs can never stand alone like an ivory tower; SoEs are inarguably meant to be contributive to the society and the nation,” said the minister.

CEO of Jasa Tirta II, U. Saefudin Noer (second from the right) kicks off IJJF 2019

IJJF 2019 was the inspiration of Jasa Tirta II, the sole SoE officially appointed by the Government of Indonesia to manage the Jatiluhur Dam. Jatiluhur Dam is located 70 km from the country’s capital city, Jakarta, and has pivotal roles in provisioning hydroelectric power generation, water supply, and flood control, to name a few, for the West Java and Jakarta.

CEO of Jasa Tirta II, U. Saefudin Noer said, “Themed ‘Green, Water & Life’, the Festival is held to help promote Jatiluhur Dam as one of West Java’s leading tourist destinations. The theme represents Jasa Tirta II’s commitment to conserving nature in everything that we do. And through such an event, we believe that we can spread this spirit to the audience.”

Jasa Tirta II had the pleasure to collaborate with top Indonesian musician Dwiki Dharmawan as the artistic director of the Festival, and in leading the line up of performers with his band World Peace Project feat. Steve Thornton.

Sharing the stage were Palestinian musician Kamal Musallam, Wizzy, Syaharani & Queenfireworks, Java Jive, Mus Mujiono, Krakatau, 57kustik, Moccondoss 40, Selaawi Ethnic Ensemble, Ermy Kullit, Indro Hardjodikoro feat. Kayla Dias, Farabi Big Band feat. Ita Purnamasari, Idea Percussion, Uban Project, Marcell, Via Vallen and Zaskia Gotik.

Regent of Purwakarta Anne Ratna Mustika said that IJJF 2019 is believed bring a significantly positive impact to the locals, and greatly appreciates Jasa Tirta II’s initiative to support the regency’s mission to promote the tourism sector. “An event this big will absolutely affect the local economy, especially the small and medium-sized industries,” she concluded. (C) Antara.

1st International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival brings World Jazz to Jatiluhur Dam

The 1st International Jatiluhur Jazz Festival is set to open at the Jatiluhur Dam in Purwakarta, West Java on Saturday and Sunday, Nov 30 and Dec 1, 2019. Presented by Jasa Tirta II, the State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) operating the dam, the largest in Indonesia, JatiluhurJazz 2019 will feature dozens of local and international artists and musicians of different genres, as well as bands from West Java and Purwakarta with a jazz flair.

Themed ‘Green, Water and Life’, JatiluhurJazz takes part in the campaign to protect the environment and water for life, and opens in one of the most beautiful spots in the Jatiluhur region, the Blue Harbor, overlooking the iconic Morning Glory Tower. Jatiluhur Reservoir has an exotic feel that isn’t shared by any other region; the 8,300 hectare artificial reservoir, the largest in Asia, has a sumptuous view in the cool rocky mountain air, potentially a standard international tourist destination.

Festival artistic director and jazz musician Dwiki Dharmawan has drawn a diverse lineup; Dwiki himself, with World Peace Project feat. Steve Thornton, Palestinian musician Kamal Musallam, Wizzy, Syaharani & Queenfireworks, Java Jive, Mus Mujiono, Krakatau, 57kustik, Moccondoss 40, Selaawi Ethnic Ensemble, Ermy Kullit, Indro Hardjodikoro feat. Kayla Dias, Farabi Big Band feat. Ita Purnamasari, Idea Percussion, Uban Project, Marcell, Via Vallen and Zaskia Gotik.

The selection of Jatiluhur Dam for the annual Jatiluhur Jazz Festival is due in no small part to the success of Jasa Tirta II as sole operator in running the 52-year old structure to optimal efficiency, a reservoir full of weeds changed to exotic and beneficial waters such that the technical functions for the national water security are always maintained, while featuring as the most exotic man-made tourist destination to emerge in West Java, Indonesia.

U. Saefudin Noer, CEO of Jasa Tirta II, says he created the Festival to promote Jatiluhur Dam as a ‘green’ destination to boost domestic and international tourism and boost the local economy. “Ours is the only outdoor concert setting in Indonesia fully surrounded by nature, along with Bromo (Mountain Jazz Festival),” said Saefudin at the Jazz Festival press conference in Jakarta on Thursday.

“We are hopeful that our setting will inspire many of the artists and musicians to return to JatiluhurJazz in the future. But there is more to this than the music and art,” Saefudin continued. “As well as organizing a phenomenal jazz festival and weekend, we want to show the world and the tourism industry in particular that Jatiluhur Dam has the ‘wow’ factor to be the next big thing in Indonesia.”

Erick Thohir, Indonesian Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), conveyed that the Jatiluhur Jazz Festival with its ecological theme was a form of SOE synergy, giving back to society and nature. “It’s such an innovation to promote the other side of Jatiluhur Dam, Jasa Tirta II. The government will fully support the event and even encourages other SOEs and other social groups to participate in the success of the event,” Erick concluded.

The Jatiluhur Dam is a two-hour drive from Jakarta. Buy tickets at Loket.com and GoTix. Prices range from Rp 100,000 ($7) to Rp 125,000. Information on the schedule and events can be obtained through social media @ jatiluhurjazz and on the web at www.jatiluhurjazz.com. — Antara.