Voice Of Baceprot Attends Workshop To Improve Commitment To Facing Climate Crisis

Voice of Baceprot (Instagram @voiceofbaceprot)

JAKARTA - After completing a series of performances in the UK, including the Glastonbury Festival, Voice of Baceprot (VoB) will leave for Ubud, Bali to attend a workshop organized by IKLIM (The Indonesian Climate Communications, Arts & Music Lab).

VoB will join 14 musicians or other music groups for workshops and a series of activities aimed at encouraging collaboration between music actors, experts, as well as climate and environmental organizations, in order to raise awareness of the Indonesian people about the climate crisis to encourage significant and sustainable change.

Meanwhile, the workshop with the theme Music & Environment Activism' was held on July 1-5 at several locations in Ubud, Bali. Apart from VoB, other musicians and music groups involved were Asteriska, Bsar, Daniel Rumbekwan, DJ Bachoxs, Down For Life, Greenhouse Effects, Jangar, Las!, Matter Mos, Petra Sihombing, Poker Mustache, Rhosy Snap, The Vondallz, and Wake Up Iris.

Nova Ruth as a musician who is a member of the CLIMATE has become a facilitator who will share about how Arka Kinari conveyed a message of the climate crisis through music.

Music has the power to convey urgent messages about the climate crisis. Through CLIMATEs, we aim to inspire action and raise awareness through creative expressions," Nova Ruth said in her statement, Wednesday, July 3.

During the workshop, participants will discuss climate crisis issues, renewable energy solutions, and the impact of coal use on air pollution and CO2 emissions. All musicians will also have the opportunity to deepen skills in formulating interesting narratives about the climate crisis and solutions to influence people's perceptions and actions.

In addition, musicians will also plant trees together to offset carbon emissions generated from their journey from the city of origin to Bali.

For information, the CLIMATEs formed in 2023 are a collective of musicians and artists who are committed to climate action. They have a mission to strengthen climate dialogue through music.