Carrying The Theme Of Bhinneka Tunggal Musik, Synchronize Fest 2023 Announces Special Line-up

JAKARTA - Synchronize Fest officially announced 12 special performers who will take action on September 1-2. The theme Bhinneka Tunggal Musik carried Synchronize Fest in 2023 is also a medium of collaborative spirit across genres and across generations of music and visual arts activists in Indonesia.

The video of the announcement of the special Synchronize Fest line-up is described with graphiti techniques, as well as the concept of stop motion, time lapse video directed by Nala Satmowi, by involving dozens of artists from graphiti from the TMR and Smize collectives.

The video was masterminded by two main visual artists Synchronize Fest 2023; Sicovecas and Mahdi Albart.

This is just the beginning, there are still more than 150 other performers to be announced in the following phase. Stay tuned for a special surprise from the presentation of the 'Bhinneka Tunggal Musik' Synchronize Fest 2023.

The following are the names of special performers in Synchronize Fes 2023, compiled from an official statement received by the editors:

Bimbo With Yanti Brothers

It is difficult to let go of the greatness of Bimbo's name on the religious song circuit. Just mention his two works, 'There's a Child Asking His Father' and Sajadah Panjang', the nuances of Ramadhan suddenly felt. This group of brothers from Bandung was formed in the mid 60s, going through many musical phases by playing folk, pop, dangdut, until of course religious. On the special stage of Synchronize Fest 2023, Bimbo will appear together with another legendary group of brothers from Bandung, Yanti Brothers. Their name recently stole attention again after the songs were re-released in the form of a black plate through a record label from Jakarta, Lamunai Records.

God Bless 50 Years

The legendary Indonesian rock band, God bless, is ready to celebrate the 50-year-old career on the Synchronize Fest 2023 stage. The band, which now consists of vocalist Achmad Albar, guitarist Ian Antono, bassist Donny Fatah, Abadi Soesman keyboardist, and drummer Fajar Satritama, was lined up by Rolling Stone Indonesia magazine as The Immortals: 25 of the Biggest Indonesian Artists of All Time. God Bless plans to appear involving active musicians today such as the Rocket Aviation Group, Isyana Sarasvati, Scaller, Iksan Skutter, Soegi Bornean, Bara Suara, to Ardhito Pramono. This collaboration makes the God Bless stage at Synchronize Fest 2023 not only a celebration of the age of the five decades of the band, but also a celebration of the regeneration of Indonesian music.

Iwan Fals x Sawung Jabo

Two musicians and legendary Indonesian artists, Iwan Fals and Sawung Jabo, are one of the collaborations that must be witnessed at Synchronize Fest 2023. Their musical roles were so great when they jointly strengthened the superior group SWAMI and Kantata Takwa, each reinforced by other music legends such as Yockie Suryoprayogo, Innisari, Setiawan Djudi, Naniel Yakin, Nanoe, Totok Tewel, WS Rendra, to Donny Fatah. In 1990, Kantata Takwa had a concert at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, with audience interpretations that were present up to 150,000 people. The important history of Indonesian music was recorded, Fals and Jabo were among the two parties who printed their ink. They will appear together at Synchronize Fest 2023, a special appearance that is certainly not missed.

Sherina Adventure Concert (Jakarta Movin, Isyana Sarasvati, Yura Yunita & Reza Chandika)

In 2000, the fate of the Indonesian film industry became even brighter thanks to the success of children's musical drama films, Sherina's Adventure. He captivated millions of viewers, widening his glory through other art mediums such as musical albums to theater performances. The film has synopsis, scripts, dialogues, songs, choreography, to locations inherent in audience memory to this day. In 2022, Sherina 2's Adventure Project was officially announced and is scheduled to air in September. Synchronize Fest 2023, in collaboration with Miles Films and Jakarta Movin, will welcome the sequel by presenting Sherina's Adventure Concert on one of its stage. Famous songs in the film such as Stars', Jagoan, to Kertarajasa will be featured with guest musicians Isyana Sarasvati, Yura Yunita, as well as Reza Chandika.

Mata Jiwa x Matajiwo

What happens if Matajiwa rock echo accompanies wayang performances which are masterminded by cultural observer Sujiwo Tejo? Cross-art medium collaborations that should be witnessed. They performed together and became a topic of conversation in 2015. At that time, Matajiwo x Matajiwo presented a skin puppet called Karno Tanding. The soul performs the play with their repertoars, one of which is Semesta. Synchronize Fest 2023 will be ready to bring back the special collaboration of Matajijiwa x Matajiwo. Get ready to get lost.

Melly Goeslaw Songbook (feat. BBB, Irwansyah & Anda Perdana)

The recent excitement of karaoke, nostalgia, Indonesian music cannot be separated from the works of Melly Goeslaw. The twisted Santer is Melly's songs with Portrait Supergroups such as Salah', Bagailikan Langit, to Maybe'. Not to forget, her solo projects also produce songs of full-memory collaboration such as If, Butterfly, and What' Love. Some of them even make Indonesia's long films a success including What's with Love, Eiffel Im in Love, to Heart. For that, Melly will reminisce on the Synchronize Fest 2023 stage with his collaborators such as you, Irwansyah, and BBB (Not the vocal star of the group consisting of Raffi Ahmad, Dimas Beck, Ayushita, Chelsea Olivia, and Laudya Cynthia Bella). Get ready, mass karaoke with Melly Goeslaw.

2.0 Time Machine: Friends Sing NAIF Songs

More or less 16 years ago, record label Aksara Records once released a monumental compilation album titled Machine Time: Friends Sing NAIF songs. As the title implies, the album contains NAIF works recasted by names such as White Shoes & The Couple Company, The Brandals, Goodnight Electric, Cherry Bombshell, The Monophones, The Adams, until Sore. Now, in times we can no longer witness the performance of NAIF, restoring the spirit of this compilation album will be a medicine for longing. At Synchronize Fest 2023, NAIF songs will be sung by Bilal Indrajaya, Chroma Strings, Endah N Rhesa, GAC, Kunto Aji, Nesia Ardi, Bronze, Priscilla Jamail, Sentintal Moods, Sistipsi, and the Adams.

Republic of Love Management (T.R.I.A.D, Mulan Jameela, Mahadewi)

The Republic of Cinta Management (RCM) is a music management company founded by the author of reliable songs, Ahmad Dhani from Dewa 19, in 2007. He oversees many musicians including his own band and his three biological children such as Mulan Jameela, TRI.D, Mahadewi, The Virgin, Virzha, to Marcello Tahitoe. The first three names mentioned will certainly enliven the special stage of Synchronize Fest 2023. Get ready to sing together as they perform hits such as Most Sexy God', Wonder Woman, Selverted Heart, You are Heaven, Sumpai I Love You, to Ayang Anyang Ku'.

One Step To Cross: Fariz RM Decade 79-89

As the name implies, the legendary musician Fariz RM's special stage action in Synchronize Fest 2023 will feature works that he released from 1979 to 1989. Fariz released a total of 11 full albums in that decade, containing well-known numbers such as Mega Bhuana, A season, Between Kata, Kurnia and Pesona, Jerat, Nada Kasih, Barcelona, and Really. Fariz's songs are back together in the joy of young people in the past years. Synchronize Fest 2023 will accommodate him in a festival atmosphere, reminiscent together, also presenting several Sejawa Fariz such as Candra Darusman and Neno Warisman to enlivenize.

Sonnet Group x Dipha Barus

The Sonnet Group is ready to accompany the king, Rhoma Irama, to collaborate again with the country's flagship producer/DJ, Dipha Barus. This is not the first time they have exchanged voices on stage. At the online version of Synchronize Fest in 2020, Bang Haji once Rhoma is usually called briefly performed with Dipha to combine dangdut with electronic music, inflamed Young Bloods to become more eccentric. Synchronize Fest 2023 will bring them together again, more songs are lulled, complete with the majestic presence of the Sonnet Group loyal Rhoma troops.

Symphony from Hell

Collective hip hop, the pride of Yogyakarta, Hellhouse, will present a special performance of Symphony from Hell on the Synchronize Fest 2023 stage. Symphony from Hell they first appeared at the FLAVS Festival 2021, merging orchestral music with rhythmic rents in the style of hip hop. Now, Hellhouse will involve guest musicians who should be taken into account for their actions such as Al-Smith, Basboi, GNTZ, Hell, Mario Zwinkle, PB feat Eugine, Ramengvrl, Sade Susanto, Tuan Tigabela, and Uncle-T. One of the magnificent collaborations that should be witnessed at Synchronize Fest 2023.

4 Healthy 5 Increase

The Moral Orchestra of Pancaran Sinar Petromak, the Moral Orchestra for Introductory Drinking Poison, Youth Hope of the Nation, Orkes Nunung Cs, plus Jhonny Iskandar, will make Synchronize Fest 2023 sway en masse in dangdut music. Four well-known orchestras plus 1 humorous dangdut figure will appear on the same stage on behalf of 4 Healthy 5 Nbah.

Synchronize Fest 2023 audiences are certainly familiar with their repertoire such as Fatimah, Title-thumb', KTP Babe Gue, to Abang Gorengan. A special appearance that must be enjoyed together.