JAKARTA - The Dewa 19 Featuring All Stars 2.0 concert finally took place on September 6, 2025 night after being delayed. This show is not only colored by rain, but still stars.
Tens of thousands of spectators who packed the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium witnessed the greatness of the Indonesian top band that appeared with world rock legends. They are Dino Jelusick, Derek Sherinian, Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, Gary Cherone, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal and Steve Vai who gathered at one venue and showed classes on the magnificent stage.
The excitement of the event began at around 7 pm, somewhat accelerated to provide a more sense of security and comfort to the audience. The giant screen features slick visual works, depicting Dewa 19's journey in footage to dramatic animation, sparking the spirit of Baladewa-Baladewi who are ready to enjoy the concert.
Dewa 19 also went on stage to the roar of the crowd's screams. They opened the set last night with the most beautiful woman in my country, Indonesia, which was sung by Virzha. GBK shook.
The action continued without pause, then Ello entered the stage with overflowing energy. He brought Siti Nurbaya with his signature rockstar style. The audience welcomed Ello's invitation to sing loudly in parts that were already so paved, before going to the song Aku Di Sini Untukmu.
The euphoria was even more escalated when Ari Lasso appeared on stage. Dewa 19's first vocalist showed his class when he brought Akulahkuyang yang is full of nostalgia. Before long, it was Ahmad Dhani's turn to show off as an underrated vocalist with the song Moderate to Make Love with his distinctive voice.
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The night is still long, the atmosphere is getting warmer. It was Eric Martin's turn, Billy Sheehan and Bumblefoot collaborated with Andra, Agung and Dhani. "Good night, Jakarta. It's nice to come here to be invited by the greatest band in Indonesia," said Eric Martin.
They immediately kicked off with Mr. Big, Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy, followed by Green Tinted Sixties Mind and To Be With You who pampered 80 and 90an music lovers.
In the middle of the concert, the rain began to pour down the GBK. Ari Lasso put his signature truncation moves on stage. "Wait a minute, my head is all wet," he said in Javanese.
The event continued, spectators in the festival area began wearing raincoats and umbrellas. While those who did not bring the two, were finally willing to rain while enjoying the show.
"Rain is a blessing," said Ahmad Dhani in the middle of the set, which encouraged the audience to struggle with the sky.
Next Dino Jelusick shows the aura of a genuine rock vocalist through Prince of Love and Arjuna. He sang the chorus of both songs in Indonesian. Solid and convincing, he did that without any difficulties.
It was covered by rain, the atmosphere became even more exciting when Gary Cherone sang his eternal song, More Than Words with Jelusick who played guitar. Andra and Dhani also joined as accompaniment.
However, if you have to mention the loudest karaoke moment from the audience, it's nothing but the time when Dewa 19 and Ari Lasso sing Kangen's song. The lights from the audience's flashlight make the view beautiful. If you can call it, this song is indeed the strongest bridge that brings fans across generations together. This is even more clearly seen when sung on GBK.
Entering the final part of the concert, Steve Vai is here as the guests to look forward to. Recovering from Van Halen's Jump song to the original song, For the Love of God, the guitarist shows classy action. He is quite free to perform God-level guitar skills that he has through several solo parts provided.
He is not just a replacement for Nuno Bettencourt who was unable to attend. Steve Vai made the stadium gang up with his relentless guitar rips, including in the song We Are The Champions, which was performed in a beating by the rock legends who were present that night.
Half- Breath, as it has been, was chosen as the final song to close the concert for about two hours. "Be careful when you go home, okay? Hopefully it won't get cold," said Dhani and Lasso. The audience left the stadium accompanied by Indonesia Pusaka, walking while singing the lyrics of Ismail Marzuki's song.
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