Romantic dinner, the movies or afternoon coffee? Everybody has their own idea of what a memorable first date should look like. Here are some answers: Rain Chudori Writer and founder of literary journal “The Murmur House” Rain Chudori is lucky enough to already have experienced her perfect first date: “The best date I’ve ever had

Attention Jakarta! A Monster is upon us! This is not a drill. Described by USA Today as a “Big Fat Hit!” and the Sunday Telegraph as “Shrektacular!” Help! Help us get tickets… The English language production of SHREK THE MUSICAL with the book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize®winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori as well as

When I was a child, music was always playing in the background – ever present like the gratitude of electricity, a bed to sleep in, and the comforts of a stable home. The old car played FM and cassette tapes continuously from ignition to parking. The living room spun records and weekend countdowns on the

French pianist Jean-Louis Haguenauer will visit Jakarta and perform at the Soehanna Hall (Energy Building) on Sunday, 5th of June at 4 p.m. This concert is made possible through the collaboration between Institut Francais d’Indonesie (IFI), The Ananda Sukarlan Center and Soehanna Hall. Jean-Louis Haguenauer has performed extensively throughout Europe and the United States, appearing

Beginning at the end of April until early May, French woodwind quartet Le Concert Impromptu graced Indonesia with their world-famous performance, which is an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary music, as well as theatrical dance. Established in 1991 as a quintet, the group is now a quartet composed of Yves Charpentier on flute, Guillaume

After successful tours in the UK and Europe since 2011, the musical stars from West End, London finally came to Jakarta toentertain the audiences at Ciputra Artpreneur on 12 and 13 July. The concert with the title “Stars of the West End” produced by British Theatre Playhouse & Worldwide Entertainment presented four singers, namely Mike Sterling, Shona Lindsay, Tom Solomon and Yildiz Hussein.

From church choirs to international concerts, Arkadius Ari Wibowo, affectionately called Ari, has never felt more certain in his calling to pursue a career in classical music. His passion was most visible at the concert held on July 8 at the Goethe-Institut Jakarta. Classical music, Ari believes, deserves to be in the mainstream now more

The annual music, arts, fashion and food festival known as We The Fest wrapped up with another great success at JIEXPO Kemayoran on August 13. Promoted by Ismaya Live, We The Fest featured many genres of music, such as pop, rock, electronic dance, trance, indie and hip-hop music. Since it first started in 2014, the Fest

Music brings people, and even nations, together. That’s what “Voyage to Marege” has accomplished by presenting musical talents from Indonesia and Australia. “This concert derives from the Australian government's desire to introduce the Aboriginal culture to the world. Due to the intertwining history of the Aboriginal and Makassar people, the Australian government through its embassy

Late Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti was one of the country’s – and the world’s – most beloved and successful artists, enthralling audiences across the globe in the latter half of the 20th century. His long career took him to the world’s most prestigious opera houses and theaters, and his dedication made him the undisputed ambassador

When French musician Jean-Christophe Frisch and Indonesian composer Franki Raden collaborate, it results in a masterpiece. The pair performed at Usmar Ismail Hall last week as part of a collaboration between Le Baroque Nomade and Indonesian National Orchestra (INO). French music group Le baroque Nomade performed with traditional musicians from Indonesia National Orchestra at Usmar

With much pomp and circumstance, pyrotechnics and foot stomping, the American EDM-Pop Duo, collectively known as The Chainsmokers took the stage at Jakarta International Expo on 30 March. The Chainsmokers took the stage at Jakarta International Expo on 30 March. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA There was much anticipation leading up to the band’s arrival, with