Smartcitizens, do you usually listen to music on your way to the office? Do you play musical instruments like the guitar? Well, music can indeed be a form of universal language! Thanks to music, your mood can improve and your creativity can flow. No wonder there is a Hari Musik Nasional (National Music Day) in Indonesia. What's its origin? When is the celebration? Let's find out!

A music event in Jakarta. Source: Jakarta Smart City
 

Why is There a Hari Musik Nasional?

Hari Musik Nasional is celebrated on 9 March. This celebration was established in Keputusan Presiden  Republik Indonesia Nomor 10 Tahun 2013 Tentang Hari Musik Nasional (Presidential Decree No. 10 of 2013 concerning National Music Day of the Republic of Indonesia). You could say that the celebration is an important moment in Indonesia. Music serves as a form of cultural expression. Additionally, noble human values ​​can also be represented.

The Keputusan Presiden states that Hari Musik Nasional is celebrated so that we can all appreciate Indonesian music. There are many forms of appreciation that we can all do, one of which is by attending music events. The confidence of musicians increases and event organisers will be motivated. If you want to have some fun, there are several music events you can attend! Let's check them out!

Cool Music Events in Jakarta

Jakarta Music Live

Jakarta Music Live exists to support the arts and culture community. That's why this event is planned by JXB  to be held regularly every Friday. If you want to come, don't forget to stop by Dukuh Atas. You can relieve your stress after work by singing along together!

Jakarta Musik Live. Source: jxboard.co.id

Location: Jakarta Creative Zone Buy Local by JXB, Spot Budaya Taman Dukuh Atas, Central Jakarta

Date: every Friday

Link: Instagram @jxboard

Access: Dukuh Atas BNI MRT Station, Sudirman KRL Station, Transjakarta corridors 1, 1B, 1N, 1P, 6B, and 9D
 

M Bloc Music Market

If you're looking for a proper celebration of Hari Musik Nasional, Mbloc Music Market  seems to be the answer. There will be a series of events that you can participate in: Vinyl Spinning, M Showcase, and Talkshow & Workshop. Local musicians will also perform, so don't miss out!
 

M Bloc Music Market. Source: Mbloc Music Market 
 

Location: M Bloc Space, South Jakarta

Date: 8–9 March 2024

Link: Instagram @mblocspace

Access: Blok M BCA MRT Station, Transjakarta corridors 1 and 1P

Diffa Chandra Intimate Showcase

Do you want to support local musicians? Coming to their live performances is the key. Diffa Chandra will perform his new songs live at Diffa Chandra Intimate Showcase. The event is free! So, just come and enjoy the performance.

 Diffa Chandra Intimate Showcase. Source: @diffachandra
 

Location: Kios Ojo Keos, South Jakarta

Date: 8 March 2024

Link: Instagram @diffachandra

Access: Lebak Bulus MRT Station, Mikrotrans JAK03 and JAK45

The 14th Music Gallery

The Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Indonesia is back with its annual event. Being called The 14th Music Gallery, there will be a lineup of cool Indonesian artists performing, such as rumahsakit, The Adams, and The Jansen. Let's go!
 

The 14th Music Gallery. Source: the-musicgallery.com

Location: Kuningan City P6 & P7, South Jakarta

Date: 9 March 2024

Link: the-musicgallery.com, Instagram @musicgallery_

Access: Transjakarta corridor 1, Tebet KRL Station

Retreat: Late Night Shift

Since November 2023, there's a new music venue in Jakarta: Krapela. A series of music events are regularly held there. This week, there will be Retreat: Late Night Shift at Krapela. Creative agencies can gather there, building connections. For those who want to have fun with your loved ones, you can also see the music performances. It's free! Don't forget to arrive before 10:00 PM.
 

Retreat: Late Night Shift. Source: @krapela.live
 

Location: Krapela, South Jakarta

Date: 8 March, 2024

Link: krapela.live, Instagram @krapela.live

Access: Lebak Bulus MRT Station, Transjakarta corridors 1P and 1N
 

Use JAKI, Don't Get Lost in Jakarta

Who wants to be late for the awaited events? Definitely, nobody does! If you want to attend the events above, don't get lost. Try JAKI, Jakarta's super app that will make it easy for you to reach your destination.

How to do so? Let's use the Maps feature. Here, you can see the public transportation points in Jakarta. But first, please enable your device's location. To use the feature, type "Maps" in the search bar. Once the feature is open, try following these steps:

1. click on the Transportation section,