Association Of Promoters Asks Government To Be Actively Involved So That The Dua Lipa Concert Case In Jakarta Does Not Repeat

Discussion of music people at the Ministry of Culture (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Association of Indonesian Music Promoters (APMI), Dino Hamid also voiced his concerns in a discussion entitled 'Relax Coffee,' which took place at Komp. Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology, Central Jakarta, Thursday, November 14.

In the event initiated by the Ministry of Culture, Dino saw the absence of an active role of the government in supporting the performance industry organized by promoters in Indonesia.

Dino took the latest example from the Dua Lipa concert in Jakarta which was canceled. He felt that the cancellation could be avoided if the government played an active role.

"Yesterday, Dua Lipa failed, the promoter who was blasphemed, even though if the government could upgrade there, it (the cancellation) would not happen," said Dino Hamid.

He hopes that through this discussion with the Ministry of Culture, the government will be more motivated to see and fix the problems that exist in the country's performance industry.

For example, Dino said that the Singapore government was so active in helping promoters to hold music concerts there.

"I see, previously we didn't really pay attention to music, even though it was strategic. We some time ago, especially yesterday that PK (Entertainment) was experiencing problems, but it was not assisted by the government. It is different from Singapore," said Dino.

"So I hope that the government can encourage performance actors," he added.

On the other hand, the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia, Fadli Zon asked all art personnel to be willing to provide input to the government, both from musicians, associations, concert organizers, and all stakeholders in the field of Indonesian music.

"On various occasions, we accommodate aspirations, also accommodate views, criticisms, inclusion, so that the Ministry of Culture is not wrong in organizing programs. Because we know that we also have slices with several other ministries and institutions," said Fadli.

The Ministry of Culture has generally compiled an Indonesian music framework targeting the realization of music promotion that improves people's welfare. This goal is expected to produce results with the strengthening of the national music ecosystem.

The Relaxing Ngopi activity is the first step of the Ministry of Culture to build dialogue with stakeholders in the cultural field, and in the future it will continue to be carried out with various groups, both music artists, paintings, dances, and associations in the fields of culture and other cultural stakeholders in order to strengthen the Indonesian cultural ecosystem.