The Changcuters Reveal First Paid Differences To The Current

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JAKARTA - The Changcuters debuted in the music industry 20 years ago. More than that, Tria (vocals), Qibil (guitar), Alda (guitar), Dipa (bass), and Erick (drums) have been playing together since they were in high school.

The Changcuters' journey to get to the music industry is not at all easy. Qibil revealed that on the initial stage, they actually had to spend their own money.

"The first time we performed, we paid, because we auditioned. How much is it? If I'm not mistaken, IDR 40,000 for band registration," said Qibil to the media crew in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, Tuesday, November 5.

Erick said, The Changcuters only really felt paid for the results of a 2005 gig.

In 2005 it can gocap (Rp50,000). That's the first (paid) fee," said Erick.

As the success achieved by The Changcuters, Tria admitted that the payments received were getting bigger and enough to support each personnel.

"If the issue of honorarium (currently) is enough, negotiate (can be negotiated)," said Tria.

"But if the honorarium problem is far from the beginning, thank God, and it is more than enough, it is proven from us to date that we really live from the band," he added.

For information, The Changcuters will celebrate their 20 years of travel through the 20th Anniversary of The Changcuters' Responsibility which will be held at the Ancol Concert Hall, Central Jakarta on 7 December.

The concert, organized by Musicverse as the promoter, will feature The Changcuters with a complete formation that plays a setlist and a special performance for their fans. Several collaborators will also be presented to enliven the event.