Kemenparekraf Called Virtual Concerts Increase Human Resource Capacity In The Creative Economy Sector

Illustration of virtual activities (Photo: Kemenparekraf)

JAKARTA - Creativity and innovation are the strengths of human resources. For this reason, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) invites musicians to continue working and increasing creativity in new normal times.

Acting Deputy for Resources and Institutional Affairs of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Frans Teguh, in a virtual talkshow entitled ORKESMU (Creative Chat About Music) entitled Staying Cool in Music in the Adaptation Period New Habits a few days ago said, honing innovation and creativity of art workers, in this case musicians, always a priority for the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in efforts to develop and improve the quality of human resources for the creative economy.

This discussion featured speakers from musicians and music promoters, including guitarist Gigi, Dewa Budjana; composer Tya Subiakto; senior music journalist and founder of the newspaper Slank, Buddy Ace; and CEO of Deteksi Production, Harry Koko and Toar RE Mangaribi as moderators.

"We have a vision to present creative and great people who contribute to cultural development activities, especially in creative work," said Frans Teguh, quoted from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy website.

Because, continued Frans, Kemenparekraf continues to strive to support art workers to continue to innovate and develop creativity. One of them is the implementation of virtual music performances during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Virtual (music performance) is definitely something very important, but honing this sense requires excellent work from all stakeholders," said Frans.

Currently, virtual music performances are the only choice for music industry players to continue working and survive. One of the most attention-grabbing musical performances is the 7 Room Concert initiated by DSS Music. For concert expenses, an open donation system was created so that anyone could donate. Whatever donations are received, it will be divided in half; half for performing artists, the other half for art workers and the production team.

The Ministry of Tourism's Creative Economy Human Resources Development Director, Muh. Ricky Fauziyani added that in the future, his party will continue to present similar events in an effort to increase the capacity of human resources, especially in the creative economy sector.

"Every activity will be made like an offline seminar by providing a 'stage' for the actors of the arts. Not only as an attraction for the event, but also providing opportunities for art workers to continue working in the midst of a pandemic," said Ricky Fauziyani.