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TPJC 2026 Still Open for Registration Until March 31, 2026, Announces International Judges and Total Prize of IDR 100 Million

Indonesia ExpatMarch 11, 2026

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 11, 20260

The journey of The Papandayan International Jazz Online Competition (TPJC) 2026 continues. The international-scale jazz competition is currently still open...

Jazz’s Latest Sensation Natasya Elvira Pays Tribute to Fitzgerald, Sinatra in New Album

Felix MartuaJuly 5, 2024

by Felix MartuaJuly 5, 20240

Cinema, the Indonesian artist’s rendition of some of the most iconic American jazz standards, showcases both unwavering determination and awe-inspiring...

Mirage Band Makes Debut at The St. Regis Bar Jakarta

Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 2024May 11, 2024

by Indonesia ExpatMay 8, 2024May 11, 20240

Introducing a fresh new band, blending jazz vibes with modern rhythms, alongside crafted cocktails, ensuring a memorable night for guests....

Creating Music in a Fast-Changing World – Java Jazz Festival 2020

Indonesia ExpatMarch 11, 2020November 10, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 11, 2020November 10, 20210

Jakarta International BNI Java Jazz Festival 2020 is back with the tagline “Redeem Yourself Through Music.” Held in JIExpo Kemayoran...

Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2019 a Great Success

Indonesia ExpatAugust 26, 2019

by Indonesia ExpatAugust 26, 20190

The Ubud Village Jazz Festival was held on the 16-17th August at the Arma Museum garden and was hailed as...

Jazz Junkie

Indonesia ExpatMarch 15, 2018

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 15, 20180

by Andy McCulloch The first weekend of March has become one I look forward to since moving to Indonesia....

Expats Looking Forward to Lombok’ First Jazz Festival

Indonesia ExpatMarch 27, 2017November 11, 2021

by Indonesia ExpatMarch 27, 2017November 11, 20210

The first international Lombok Jazz Festival is predicted to attract a slew of foreigners. The event is hoped to become...

The Influence of Javanese Music on Early Jazz

Terry CollinsMay 31, 2016March 8, 2021

by Terry CollinsMay 31, 2016March 8, 20210

“Jazz has borrowed from other genres of music and also has lent itself to other genres of music.” – Herbie...

Bali to London Blues: Erik Sondhy

Rosie MilneMay 2, 2016

by Rosie MilneMay 2, 20160

London Blues, released on the IndoJazzia Musik label in May, is an extraordinary collection of solo pieces by Bali’s own...

Sax in the City: PT Java Festival Production

Angela JelitaFebruary 23, 2016

by Angela JelitaFebruary 23, 20160

The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival debuted in 2005, staging 146 shows which were visited by 47,500 festival-goers. Arguably the...

IndoJazzia: Indonesian Jazz is Going Places

Terry CollinsMay 29, 2015August 8, 2017

by Terry CollinsMay 29, 2015August 8, 20170

With the news that 11-year-old Indonesian pianist Joey Alexander’s first album, My Favourite Things, topped the jazz charts in the...

A Decade of Jazz

Gabriella PanjaitanMarch 11, 2014August 11, 2017

by Gabriella PanjaitanMarch 11, 2014August 11, 20170

The energy was high as I stepped onto the premises of Jakarta International EXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta. The 10th annual Java...

Jazz Lives

Rolf TjalsmaMarch 12, 2013September 4, 2017

by Rolf TjalsmaMarch 12, 2013September 4, 20170

As a jazz fanatic it was a privilege to be at the Java Jazz Festival this year. Held for the...

Stefan Thiele: The German Born Jazz Musician and General Manager of Double Doors

Cecilia ForsmanFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 2017

by Cecilia ForsmanFebruary 11, 2013August 16, 20170

Meet Stefan Thiele. The German Born Jazz Musician and General Manager of Double Doors – One of the Few Venues...

Featured

Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

17 Jun 2026 — Bali Governor Wayan Koster recently emphasised the importance of improving transportation access to Ngurah Rai International Airport to address growing traffic congestion caused by rising tourist arrivals. The growth in tourist visits, which has had a positive impact on the Balinese economy, also requires that tourist destinations remain unaffected by...

Airport Traffic Congestion Bali Governor I Wayan Koster Ngurai Rai International Airport Tourist Arrivals

Governor Koster Highlights Ngurah Rai Airport Traffic Congestion, Calls for Improved Transportation Access

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

28 Feb 2017 — By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a semi-developed market with a halfway decent education system – and you earn at least a mid-level salary – private education in the nation is likely the only option that makes...

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The Gap Between Public and Private Education in Indonesia

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Police Take Action After New Zealand Tourist's iPhone Snatch in Kuta Goes Viral

15 Jun 2026 — A mugging targeting a New Zealand national in the Tuban Underpass area of Kuta, Badung, Bali, has gone viral on social media, with local police currently hunting for the perpetrator. In footage captured by a dashboard camera on the 12th of June, the perpetrator can be seen following the victim,...

Kuta New Zealand Tourist Phone Snatch phone snatcher Snatching Case

Police Take Action After New Zealand Tourist's iPhone Snatch in Kuta Goes Viral

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Top Indonesian Films for Global Cinephiles

23 Feb 2024 — Time to be charmed by the best of Indonesian cinema but also, educated about all the things that make up this complex, yet diverse nation. Contrary to what our parents might think, films can be a profound means of education. From watching brilliantly crafted films, audiences can discover the more...

Fiksi Istirahatlah Kata-Kata Lovely Man Mencari Hilal Posesif Salawaku Sekala Niskala Tanda Tanya Tjoet Nja' Dhien Top Indonesian Films Yuni

Top Indonesian Films for Global Cinephiles

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Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Indonesia Rise by 8.24%, Tourism Foreign Exchange Earnings Reach US$4.05 Billion

18 Jun 2026 — Indonesia’s tourism sector delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2026, with tourism foreign exchange earnings reaching US$4.05 billion (approximately Rp68.28 trillion), representing a 6.3% increase compared with the same period last year. The Head of the Indonesian Government Communications Agency, Muhammad Qodari, divulged that the increase in...

Foreign Tourist Arrivals Increasing Earnings indonesian tourism Tourism Foreign Exchange Earnings

Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Indonesia Rise by 8.24%, Tourism Foreign Exchange Earnings Reach US$4.05 Billion

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TPJC 2026 Still Open for Registration Until March 31, 2026, Announces International Judges and Total Prize of IDR 100 Million

Jazz’s Latest Sensation Natasya Elvira Pays Tribute to Fitzgerald, Sinatra in New Album

Mirage Band Makes Debut at The St. Regis Bar Jakarta

Creating Music in a Fast-Changing World – Java Jazz Festival 2020

Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2019 a Great Success

Jazz Junkie

Expats Looking Forward to Lombok’ First Jazz Festival

The Influence of Javanese Music on Early Jazz

Bali to London Blues: Erik Sondhy

Sax in the City: PT Java Festival Production

IndoJazzia: Indonesian Jazz is Going Places

A Decade of Jazz

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Stefan Thiele: The German Born Jazz Musician and General Manager of Double Doors

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