Present Vina Panduwinata And Addie MS, IPB Alumni Hold September Always Cheerful

Vina Panduwinata (Instagram @vinapanduwinata_real)

JAKARTA - At the end of September, the IPB Care Alumni Foundation (YAPI) will hold a concert titled September Always Cheerful. Scheduled to take place Monday, September 30 at the Jakarta Concert Hall, there will be a special appearance from Vina Panduwinata and Addie Ms.

The star's appearance will feel special with the music accompaniment of Twilite Orchestra and Fiery. No wonder this concert has attracted many fans.

"Of the 1,024 tickets we sold, 85 percent of them are currently sold," said Chief Executive Tjandra Wibowo in a written statement quoted by ANTARA on Tuesday, September 17.

Tjandra said that this activity aims to raise funds in order to provide scholarships to IPB students in need.

On the same occasion, Musician Addie MS explained that he was honored to be a part of the noble intention made by IPB alumni (YAPI)

"Moreover, I feel very excited to welcome this concert. After 16 years, we were finally able to collaborate in a special concert," he said.

Addie MS also reminisced about the first time he had a duet with Vina Panduwinata 42 years ago in 1982.

Vina Panduwinata added that she was very happy, because she became one of the successful and supporting scholarship programs for IPB students.

'Addie MS is like'my husband' in music. Alhamdulillah, I can be with Addie support IPB. As a Bogor child, I feel proud," said Vina.

Furthermore, IPB University Chancellor Arif Satria also thanked Addie MS and Vina Panduwinata for being willing to help overcome the problems of underprivileged students.

"We have a commitment, IPB students can't do (drop out) just because they don't have the money. Students who submit resignations due to cost issues, I don't accept their resignation, but we are looking for a solution so they can continue to study," said Arif.

Arif also added that the best way to overcome poverty is to have access to higher education.

Therefore, according to Arif, this is a commitment that must be fought for and supported by alumni to be able to overcome existing problems as well as have an impact on depleting poverty.