Lots Of Support And Rejection Of Coldplay Concerts In Indonesia, What Do Observers Say?

JAKARTA - Coldplay's concert in Indonesia, since it was still a issue, has become a hot topic of conversation among the public. Many fans hope that Chris Martin can appear domestically, but after this hope has been realized, there have been rejections from several parties.

Seeing the support and rejection, Mudya Mustam as a music observer considered it a natural thing. For him, it is natural that Coldplay has received more spots than music lovers recently, considering that the arrival of the British band has been awaited for a long time.

"This is a concert that has been waiting for a long time, and now the momentum is right, when thirst is watching the concert go up," said Mudya Mustam when contacted by VOI on Sunday, May 21.

"Coldplay is one of the most popular bands in the world today, it is natural to be the center of attention. And it is increasingly phenomenal because of the viral news of rejection and ticket war," he continued.

Meanwhile, Iman J-Rocks, who claims to be a Coldplay fan since the Parachutes album (2000), tried to see Coldplay's presence through positive glasses. He sees this is the time to introduce Indonesia's diversity further to the world, especially the personnel who will appear.

As for various polemics related to what Coldplay personnel often say, Iman tries not to worry too much and chooses for the positive things brought in the British band's works.

"Regardless of the refusal, we actually don't know what kind of personality it is, just listen to the music. Wallahu'alam we don't know. We want to watch a concert, we want to enjoy the music and we don't know what the music is like behind it," said Iman.

"Yes, hopefully it's good, who knows Coldplay coming here can increase the knowledge of Coldplay personnel about the beauty of Indonesia and also about Indonesia's diversity. Yes, hopefully Coldplay's concert in Indonesia can provide positive things for the audience and Coldplay itself," he continued.

Regarding ticket prices that are widely called too expensive, considering that Coldplay concerts in other countries are cheaper than in Indonesia, Mudya and Iman have similar statements.

Mudya sees that the thirst of post-pandemic music lovers is still visible today, no wonder there are many concerts that are always filled with the audience. For Coldplay's own concert, Mudya saw that concerns about tickets that did not sell out were no excuse, given the long wait of the fans. Moreover, he assessed that Chris Martin's fans were from the upper middle class in urban areas, which of course are still able to buy the tickets offered.

Expensive tickets are not very influential because the segmentation of Coldplay audiences tends to be from the upper middle class, urban/city, from the early 2000s to Gen Z. The age range of fans is quite wide," said Mudya.

"Coldplay itself is currently still listed as one of 10 music artists with gross income from the biggest concert tour of all time, according to a recent Billboard Boxscore calculation," he added.

Meanwhile, Iman sees the experience that Indonesian audiences will experience very different when watching Coldplay abroad domestically. The concept presented was also seen as commensurate with the price offered.

"If you watch concerts abroad and abroad, it's definitely different for the vibes, it can be more delicious in your own country, I think if you watch concerts. With people we know a lot, it's fun," said Iman.

The concept of the concert is also interesting, there are many lights, the bracelets can turn on. So, of course, in addition to the music, packaging from lighting and all kinds of things is very influential," he continued.

Responding further to the huge public interest in Coldplay concerts, Mudya believes other concerts will not be affected. He said that other music events still got satisfactory ticket sales results.

"But, instead of other concerts, it becomes quiet. Java Jazz, Nicole (Niki), Dewa 19 concert, Kahitna etc. is still crowded with ticket sales which are also satisfactory, even on a different scale," concluded Mudya Mustam.