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Indonesian jazz festival From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jazz Goes To Campus (abbreviated as JGTC) is the longest-running jazz festival in Indonesia, first held in 1977 and organized annually by students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia (FEB UI). Initiated by the UI Faculty of Economics Students’ Senate, the festival is widely recognized as a pioneer in bringing jazz to broader audiences, especially youth.
Over the years, JGTC has grown from a campus-based music movement into a national benchmark in jazz culture, promoting both legendary artists and emerging musicians through its main event and a wide range of pre-events.
Alongside other major festivals like Java Jazz Festival, JGTC has played a key role in shaping the landscape of Indonesia’s jazz scene. Today, JGTC continues to evolve with youth-focused themes, inclusive programming, and collaborative spirit—bridging generations through the universal language of jazz.
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JGTC's initlal idea was founded by Candra Darusman in the 1970s, when he was a student at Faculty of Economics. Coincidentally, jazz music at that time was in demand by the public and university students.[1] In the beginning, JGTC was held at Taman MIPA at UI Salemba Campus in Jakarta with minimal facilities.[2] Candra Darusman's goal was very simple: "Bringing Jazz to Campus", especially because jazz music was considered a luxury at the time, only available to hotels and luxurious cafes. Now, JGTC has grown to become a series of events running for one month, with the JGTC Festival as the peak event held at FEB UI Depok Campus ground as a result of campus moving. The event is equipped with 4 stages and attended with more than 35 performers, both local and international.
Since the 32nd JGTC held in 2009, the organizing committee has hosted a roadshow as a part JGTC series of events. JGTC Roadshow has been held in various cities in Indonesia, such as Yogyakarta, Semarang, Bali, Bandung, Bandar Lampung, Malang, Palembang and Surabaya. JGTC Roadshow is aimed to continue the "Bringing Jazz to Campus" vision, especially in major cities outside Jabodetabek.[3]
A handful of jazz singers that has performed in the event are: Depapepe, Raisa, Olivia Ong, Sondre Lerche, Ray Harris, Bubi Chen, Bill Saragih, Benny Likumahuwa, Barry Likumahuwa, Ireng Maulana, Jack Lesmana, Indra Lesmana Reborn, Riza Arshad, Balawan, Tohpati, Syaharani, Elfa Secioria, Gilang Ramadhan, The Groove, Tulus, Maliq & D'Essentials, Gugun Blues Shelter, Bob James, Dave Koz, Ron Reeves, Coco York, Cabaleros, Claire Martin Quintet, Glenn Fredly, Tompi, Andien, Lenka, Daniel Powter, Samifati, and Boyzlife.[4]
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