Joyland Festival Explained

Joyland Festival
Years Active:2012—2013; 2019; 2022–present
Founders:Ferry Dharmawan

Joyland Festival is an annual music festival held in Indonesia. The festival also features film screening, stand-up comedy performances, various workshops, family activities and local community markets.[1]

History

The concept of Joyland Festival was first conceived and executed during the 2011 Djakarta Artmosphere by G Production, but held as a parallel music festival the year after.[2] The inaugural edition of the festival was held over two days, on 16 to 17 June 2012 at the Senayan Swimming Stadium Park located inside the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Jakarta, Indonesia.[3] The festival's first two editions highlighted local artists, particularly independent acts.[4] After the 2013 festival, the next edition had not been announced since.[5]

In 2019, Ferry Dharmawan, now under Plainsong Live production, announced the revival of the festival.[6] It was held on 7–8 December 2019 at the Senayan Archery Field, Jakarta, headlined by Washed Out, Frankie Cosmos, Naif, Efek Rumah Kaca and Jamie Aditya.[7]

The festival was put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic until the 2022 edition was announced in Bali. It marked the first edition to be held outside of Jakarta.[8] The line-up featured huge local acts, combining mainstream and independent scene across Indonesia.[9] Felix Martua of NME gave the festival edition in Bali a perfect rating: five stars out of five, commented that it "set a benchmark and a blueprint for Indonesian music festivals" post the pandemic.[10] The festival was also held in Jakarta subsequently on 4–6 November 2022, headlined by Cornelius, Moonchild, Years & Years, Thundercat, Mild High Club, Secret Number, Tennis, PREP, and Phum Viphurit.[11]

The 2023 Bali festival was held on 17 to 19 March at the Peninsula Island, Nusa Dua and headlined by Phoenix, M.I.A. and Sigrid.[12] The 2023 Jakarta festival was held on 24 to 26 November at the GBK Baseball Stadium, South Jakarta and headlined by Interpol, Mew, and Fleet Foxes.[13] The festival then teamed up with media company Whiteboard Journal to curate Southeast Asian acts for its lineup.[14]

The Bali edition of the festival was held from 1 to 3 March 2024 at the Peninsula Island, Nusa Dua.[15] It was headlined by James Blake and Kings of Convenience.[16] The 2024 Jakarta festival was held on 22 to 24 November at the GBK Baseball Stadium, South Jakarta and headlined by St. Vincent, Air, a collaboration set of Hyukoh and Sunset Rollercoaster, and Bombay Bicycle Club.[17]

Festival line-ups by year

2012

16 June

17 June

2013

7 December

8 December

2019

Joyland Stage
Saturday, 7 DecemberSunday, 8 December
Lily Pad
Curated by Efek Rumah Kaca
Saturday, 7 DecemberSunday, 8 December
  • White Shoes & the Couples Company
  • Sir Dandy
  • Mondo Gascaro & Rien Djamain & Oele Pattiselanno
  • Bayangan
  • Endah N Rhesa
  • Poem Modulation
  • Duara
  • Mad Madmen

2022

Bali

Joyland Stage
Friday, 25 MarchSaturday, 26 MarchSunday, 27 March

Jakarta

Joyland Stage
Friday, 4 NovemberSaturday, 5 NovemberSunday, 6 November
Plainsong Live Stage
Friday, 4 NovemberSaturday, 5 NovemberSunday, 6 November
Lily Pad
Friday, 4 NovemberSaturday, 5 NovemberSunday, 6 November
  • Salon R&B
  • Zigi Zaga
  • Reruntuh
  • Ali
  • Perunggu
  • Skandal
  • Batavia Collective
  • Crayola Eyes
  • Reality Club
  • Monkey to Millionaire
  • BAP.
  • The Dare

2023

Bali

Joyland Stage
Friday, 17 MarchSaturday, 18 MarchSunday, 19 March
Plainsong Live Stage
Friday, 17 MarchSaturday, 18 MarchSunday, 19 March
  • Barasuara
  • Navicula
  • Stars and Rabbit
  • Teddy Adhitya
  • Dried Cassava
  • Bloodmoon
  • White Shoes & the Couples Company
  • GAC
  • Kunto Aji
  • Assia Keva
Lily Pad
Friday, 17 MarchSaturday, 18 MarchSunday, 19 March
  • Raissa
  • Naken
  • Melati ESP
  • Rub of Rub
  • Dangerdope
  • The Secret Agents
  • Celina
  • Mairakilla
  • Gozal
  • Kirara
  • Rollfast
  • Made Mawut

Jakarta

Joyland Stage
Friday, 24 NovemberSaturday, 25 NovemberSunday, 26 November
Plainsong Live Stage
Friday, 24 NovemberSaturday, 25 NovemberSunday, 26 November
Lily Pad
Friday, 24 NovemberSaturday, 25 NovemberSunday, 26 November
  • White Shoes & the Couples Company
  • The Panturas
  • L'Alphalpha
  • Bernadya
  • Jevin Julian
  • Avhath
  • Thee Marloes
  • Kurosuke
  • The Brandals
  • Bayangan
  • CURB
  • Gabber Modus Operandi
  • Leipzig
  • Dongker
  • Yonlapa
  • White Chorus
  • Sobs
  • Lair

2024

Bali

Joyland Stage
Friday, 1 MarchSaturday, 2 MarchSunday, 3 March
Plainsong Live Stage
Friday, 1 MarchSaturday, 2 MarchSunday, 3 March
Lily Pad
Friday, 1 MarchSaturday, 2 MarchSunday, 3 March
  • LNHD B2B rEmPiT g0dDe$$
  • Rule Kabatram
  • Kasimyn B2B Mairakilla
  • DVY
  • Graung
  • Praed
  • Kadapat
  • Kiko/o
  • Putu Septa & Nata Swara
  • Mona Evie
  • Gumata Gumitit Gospell
  • Blush
  • Rắn Cạp Đuôi
  • Mong Tong
  • Gangsar
  • Asep Nayak
  • Lunadira

Jakarta

Joyland Stage
Friday, 22 NovemberSaturday, 23 NovemberSunday, 24 November
Plainsong Live Stage
Friday, 22 NovemberSaturday, 23 NovemberSunday, 24 November
Lily Pad
Friday, 22 NovemberSaturday, 23 NovemberSunday, 24 November
  • Masaya Fantasista & Mikey Varot (Jazzy Sport)
  • The 5.6.7.8's
  • Cami Layé Okún
  • The Panturas with Giriwangsa Tropical Unit
  • Bosborot
  • The Cottons

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joyland Festival Bali 17-19 Maret 2023 Hadirkan M.I.A, Phoenix Hingga Raisa. Joyland Festival Bali to feature M.I.A, Phoenix and Raisa on 17-19 March 2023. Tempo. 14 March 2023. 25 March 2023.
  2. Web site: Djakarta Artmosphere 2011 Digelar 20 Oktober. 2011 Djakarta Artmosphere to be held on 20 October. 8 May 2011. 25 March 2023. Anton. KapanLagi.
  3. Web site: JOYLAND: Festival Musik Baru di Tempat Baru. JOYLAND: A New Music Festival at a New Place. Majalah Cobra. 7 June 2012. 25 March 2023.
  4. Web site: Joyland Festival 2013 Siap Digelar. 2013 Joyland Festival is ready to be held. Hai. 19 November 2013. 25 March 2023. Hestaviyasa.
  5. Web site: Joyland Festival 2019 hadir lagi setelah 5 tahun absen. Joyland Festival 2019 returns after 5 years of absence. Antara. 3 December 2019. 25 March 2023. Chairul. Rohman. Ida. Nurcahyani.
  6. Web site: Cerita Di Balik Bangkitanya JOYLAND Festival dari Mati Suri. The story behind the revival of Joyland Festival. The Display. 20 November 2019. 25 March 2023.
  7. Web site: Joyland Festival 2019, Merayakan Kesenian Dengan Level Yang Seru. Joyland Festival 2019, Celebrating Art with the Next Level of Joy. Pop Hari Ini. 3 December 2019. 25 March 2023. Antonius. Jonathan.
  8. Web site: Joyland Bali digelar 25-27 Maret 2022. Joyland Bali to be held on 25-27 March 2022. Antara. 25 February 2022. 25 March 2023. Maria. Cicilia. Maria Rosari Dwi. Putri.
  9. Web site: Joyland Bali 2022: Rangkaian Hiburan All in One dengan Sentuhan Keberagaman dari Berbagai Penjuru Indonesia. Joyland Bali 2022: All-in-one entertainment events with a touch of diversity from all across Indonesia. Whiteboard Journal. Hafiza. Dina. 27 February 2022. 25 March 2023.
  10. Web site: Joyland Bali 2022 review: An exuberant, eclectic spectacle hailing the return of music festivals to Indonesia. NME. 29 March 2022. 27 November 2023. Felix. Martua.
  11. Web site: Line Up Joyland Festival 4-6 November 2022 di GBK Field Jakarta. Joyland Festival line-ups on 4-6 November 2022 at the GBK Field Jakarta. Tirto. 16 September 2022. 25 March 2023. Muhammad Iqbal. Iskandar.
  12. Web site: Mengintip Keriuhan Festival Joyland di Bali. Peeking at the uproar of Joyland Festival in Bali. 4 June 2023. 27 November 2023. Angeeta. Sentana. Annisa Nurul. Aziza. Vice.
  13. Web site: Joyland Festival 2023: A Joyful Recreation In Jakarta. Popbela. 27 November 2023. 27 November 2023. Zikra Mulia. Irawati.
  14. Web site: Joyland Festival Jakarta 2023 Mengumumkan Lineup, Termasuk Spotlight pada Talenta Asia Tenggara Hasil Kurasi Whiteboard Journal. Whiteboard Journal. 18 October 2023. 10 May 2024. Muhammad Rasyad. Athala. Joyland Festival Jakarta 2023 announces lineup, including a spotlight on Southeast Asian talents, curated by Whiteboard Journal.
  15. Web site: Joyland Bali 2024 announces Phase 1 lineup – Kings of Convenience, The Walters, Whitney, Pearl & The Oysters, and more. Bandwagon Asia. 25 January 2024. 27 January 2024.
  16. Web site: Joyland Bali 2024 announces full line-up: James Blake, Kings Of Convenience, Gilles Peterson and more. NME. 9 February 2024. 11 February 2024. Surej. Singh.
  17. Web site: Joyland Festival Siap Mengentak Jakarta Bersama St. Vincent dan Line Up Lainnya. 31 July 2024. 17 November 2024. Camilla. Restu. Billboard Indonesia.

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