President Jokowi Appreciates 48 Years Of God Bless Concert

Jokowi and God Bless Meeting (Source: Antara)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo expressed his appreciation for the plan to hold a 48-year God Bless concert. According to him, the 48-year God Bless Concert is proof that musicians are still passionate about working even during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Rockinlilo CEO Romulo Radjadin as the concert organizer. In his statement on Sunday, the man who is familiarly called Lilo said the appreciation was conveyed by the president when he and Fendy Mugni, as well as all Godbless personnel, namely Achmad Albar, Ian Antono, Donny Patah, Abadi Soesman and Fajar Sastritama met the president at the State Palace on Friday, 27 August.

"President Jokowi strongly supports the 48-year God Bless concert which does not only feature musical performances, but the organizer's mission and vision for the revival of the performing world in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic so that the ecosystem of the show business world can run again, namely starting to get people used to watching online concerts. paid," said Lilo, who is a member of the KLA Project music group.

"In addition, the socialization of Government Regulation number 56 regarding royalties and copyrights in a musical performance activity," he added, referring to Article 3 PP 56/2021 which states that anyone can use songs and or music in the form of commercial public services. with a note having to pay royalties to the creator, copyright holder and or the owner of the related rights.

Lilo said the meeting with President Joko Widodo was aimed at hearings and providing explanations regarding concert preparations. The meeting was warm.

Together with God Bless, he reported that 90 percent of the concert preparations had been completed.

President Jokowi supports the concert and provides directions to be conveyed to all other performance industry business players so that during the pandemic, all Indonesian people must continue to work.

"President Jokowi stated that the 48-year God Bless Berkarya concert should be a template for the implementation of music performances during a pandemic that can be duplicated by other entertainment business players. Not only in big cities, but also in regions or villages with more extensive implementation. micro."

Show business actors can still hold activities by complying with health protocols and socializing new habits during the pandemic, namely watching paid online concerts.

"Thus, it is hoped that the wheels of the show business economy will be able to run again with the growing awareness of the entire community."

President Jokowi highly appreciates the idea and courage of Rockinlilo and God Bless who will hold a concert for 48 years of God Bless Work in the midst of a pandemic.

"The President's appreciation of the legendary bands who to this day still consistently work and become role models for other musicians. For that President Jokowi will give a sign or plaque of appreciation to God Bless which will be directly handed over to God Bless," said Lilo.

This is considered to be history for the Indonesian music world. "Because this is the first time a President has given direct awards to Indonesian musicians," said Lilo.