The 2025 Prambanan Jazz Festival has again attracted the hearts of tens of thousands of viewers with a unique combination of cultural heritage and world-class music performances.
Held in the magnificent area of Prambanan Temple for three days, July 4' 6th, this festival presents an unforgettable artistic experience. Raising the theme Sebelas Selaras, this year's festival emphasizes the harmony between music, nature, and the values of the archipelago culture.
Minister of Culture Fadli Zon was also present on the second day of the event, Saturday, July 5, and gave his deep appreciation for organizing a festival that was considered a tangible form of Indonesian cultural diplomacy on the international stage.
"The Prambanan Jazz Festival proves that music is a universal language. Combining world heritage such as Prambanan Temple with musicians' performances from various countries is not just entertainment performances, but a statement of our cultural power," said Fadli Zon in his statement, Sunday, July 6, 2025.
According to Fadli, this festival is an important momentum in strengthening the nation's identity through synergies between generations and local art actors. He emphasized that the sustainability of cultural festivals like this needs to remain based on strong traditional roots.
Every festival should not be accepted from cultural roots. The involvement of local creators and the use of historical sites such as Prambanan is the main foundation in conveying cultural narratives," he continued.
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This year's main stage brings back Kenny G, a world jazz icon who previously amazed the audience in the initial edition of Prambanan Jazz. His appearance not only brings nostalgia, but also a tribute to the festival journey which is now entering its second decade.
Meanwhile, the presence of the Korean-American musician known for his emotional lyrics provides a fresh new color for the younger generation of music lovers and creative industries.
Prambanan Jazz 2025 is also a space for expression for national musicians from various generations. Starting from legendary names such as Kla Project to new talents, all appear in harmony that shows the wealth and diversity of Indonesian music.
The artistic nuances were strengthened through collaboration with Indieguerillas, a duo of contemporary artists from Yogyakarta. They created an installation called the Hayat Tree, which was inspired by Prambanan Temple reliefs and described the harmonious relationship between humans and nature.
Minister Fadli Zon was present with officials from the Ministry of Culture, including Inspector General Fryda Lucyana, Director General Ahmad Mahendra, and Special Staff Rachmanda Primayuda. They enjoyed a slick appearance from Kahitna, Raisa, to Kla Project in the midst of such a thick cultural atmosphere.
Not only about music, this year Prambanan Jazz also carries a campaign to preserve traditional clothing with the theme surprising'. Thousands of visitors attended wearing Nusantara cloth, strengthening the message that culture can be celebrated in modern and proud expressions.
"Through this festival, we not only watch concerts, but also show rich traditions. Wearing cloth is a real form of pride in our cultural heritage," concluded Fadli.
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