Musical Shows Have A Role To Move Creative Economy And Voice Social Ideas

Deputy Minister Of Creative Economy Irene Umar/PHOTO OF DOK/ANTARA/HO-Ministry Of Creative Economy

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar sees musical performances as a space to voice social issues. At the same time, the stage can also be a creative economy enthusiast.

This was conveyed by Irene in commenting on the musical performance of Women's Have Stories.

"This is proof that performing art is an important part of the creative economy: it drives emotions, raises important issues, as well as opens economic opportunities for its actors. Art like this can be the new engine of growth which combines cultural, social and economic values," Irene said quoting ANTARA on Monday, September 8.

Deputy Minister of Creative Economy expressed his appreciation for the courage of art actors to raise women's issues through creative works. In addition to social issues, the musical works also offer artistic innovation, one of which is the horror musical segment.

"Both stories that are displayed are very relevant to our social reality. This show is not just entertainment, but also increases awareness, especially among young people, so that parents and teachers are more sensitive to real phenomena," he said.

Musical performances can be filled with full social messages so that they can become a movement that brings positive changes to society. This view is in line with the vision of the Ministry of Creative Economy in encouraging creative works that are not only artistic value, but are also relevant to social issues.

The government's presence through Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar emphasized support for the performing arts sub-sector as one of the important motorbikes in the creative economy ecosystem. According to Irene, cross-sectoral collaboration between the arts community, government, and society is needed so that performance arts continue to develop and have an economic as well as social impact.

The presence of works of art that raise women's issues shows that performing arts have the power to drive the economy, maintain culture, and become a forum for social reflection that has a real impact on society.

"Women Have Stories" tells Anya, a teenage student who is a victim of bullying, and Jamil, a single mother who struggles with economic and social pressure. Directed by Ara Ajisiwi with the appearance of Nala Amrytha, Gerry Gerardo, Gabriel Harvianto, Uli Herdi, and Tan Hadian, this work shows how performing arts can convey messages relevant to everyday life.