Rising like a phoenix from the ashes, the Salihara international Performing Arts Festival (SIPFest) makes its return since their 2019 hiatus, rolling out from 2 – 31 August 2024 at the Komunitas Salihara Arts Center. This celebrated festival hosted by the Salihara Community promises to captivate audiences with an array of dance, music, theatre performances and interactive workshops.
SIPFest 2024 is a feast of performances from across the globe, featuring diverse and distinguished acts from countries like Australia, Germany, South Korea, Malaysia and of course, Indonesia. The festival kicks off on 3 August 2024, set to opened by the mesmerising talents of Jecko Siompo and the Animal Pop Family with their performances ‘KUSUKUSU II’. Jecko, a renowned dancer and choreographer from Papua, has graced international stages with his unique Animal Pop dance—a dynamic fusion of animal movements, modern traditions, and animation. For those eager to dive deeper, Jecko and his troupe will host a dance workshop on 2 August 2024, open to anyone aged seven and up who possesses a ticket to KUSUKUSU II.
Following up Jecko’s performance, are the stellar lineup consisting of legendary acts such as Lucy Guerin Inc. (Australia); CCOTBBAT (South Korea); Chong Kee Yong & Ensemble Studio C (Malaysia); Numen Company (Germany); Jason Mountario & Trio, Megatruh Banyu Mili, Annastasya Verina, and Teater Koma (Indonesia).
SIPFest 2024 doesn’t just stop at performances. On 13 and 14 August 2024, visitors can attend a Lecture Performance by Landung Simatupang titled “50 Years of Performing Arts in the Path of Health Sports.”, starting at 8:00 PM WIB. This insightful lecture will delve into transforming text readings and recitations into compelling performances that spotlight acting and artistic elements, as one would expect in theatre productions.
The festival’s entire offline execution comes with a special twist this year, bringin arts and enthusiasts back to the vibrancy and lively pre-pandemic atmosphere. According to Nirwan Dewanto, Program Director of the Salihara Arts Center Community, SIPFest represents the zenith of Salihara’s programs over the past two years. Previous editions occurred in hybrid (2022) and online formats (2020) under the guise of Musim Seni Salihara. But now, the fest is poised to reclaim its place in the real world, where art belongs.
“With SIPFest 2024, we want to invite the audience to truly recreate. Re-create: participate in reinventing art and culture with joy and freedom. To create a society that is healthy and sensitive to change and progress,” Nirwan explains with contagious enthusiasm.
This year’s theme, “A New Order of Art,” aims to embrace creativity, novelty, and joy. Salihara’s biennial festivals, including SIPFest and LIFEs, are renowned for their evocative slogans that capture the spirit of each event. Nirwan Dewanto passionately asserts that “we” have not only a political order but an artistic order. This artistic order beckons us to renew ourselves and open creative spaces that official power might have shuttered.
“Art is not only about overcoming politics; it also fills spaces not occupied by politics. Art provides an alternative to the clichés and stagnation offered by politics. Art invites us to renew ourselves and our society,” Nirwan elaborates.
Tickets for SIPFest 2024 are available at varying prices, from IDR 75,000 for students to IDR 155,000 for the general public. Full schedules, performance details, workshops and ticket purchasing can be accessed and done from SIPFest’s official website.
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Komunitas Salihara Arts Center
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