From Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Thailand to Seoul World DJ Festival, Asia is home to some of the most exhilarating music festivals in the world. And if you like some rhythm, swing, and sublime improvisation in your music, then there's Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival to tickle your fancy.
The legendary festival is set to celebrate 20 years of jazz music magic from May 30 to June 1 this year, and it's just released an absolutely stacked first wave lineup of international stars and local Indonesian gems.
First on the list: you've all seen him conducting massive audiences in rousing harmonies – none other than Jacob Collier, a multi-Grammy-winning artist who'll be staging a special show at the Java Jazz Festival. He's joined by acts like Canadian electro-soul collective Busty and the Bass, English jazz drumming tour de force The Yussef Dayes Experience, celebrated American jazz singer Jane Monheit, a Brazilian and global music collaboration Munir Hossn & Elas, the humorous and talented American a capella group Straight No Chaser, and 2024 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner The Philharmonik.
Since its inception in 2005, Java Jazz Festival has also made it a point to showcase Indonesian talent like Maliq & D'Essentials, Afgan, and Ardhito Pramono in the 2024 edition. This year's no different, with smooth crooner Adikara Fardy, contemporary R&B and jazz artist Dreane, and emerging singer-songwriter Bilal Indrajaya announced in the first wave lineup.
Tickets are now on sale at Java Jazz Festival, available as daily passes (700,000 IDR) or a three-day pass (1,600,000 IDR). Tickets to Jacob Collier's special show are priced at 350,000 IDR. Stay tuned for more exciting lineup announcements on Java Jazz Festival's Instagram.
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