Indonesian Music Conference, Fadli Zon: Make sure music drives the economy

Jakarta – The Ministry of Culture holds the 2025 Indonesian Music Conference (KMI) entitled ‘One Basic Tone’. This event lasts four days from 8 to 11 October 2025 in the Sultan Hotel & Residence, Jakarta. A total of 700 participants consisting of musicians, songwriters, promoters, record companies and regulators will participate in this event. They will build dialogue and a musical ecosystem as a growth engine that contributes to the economy, empowering culture and meaningful diplomacy. In his remarks, the Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon emphasizes joint efforts to determine the long -term direction of the country’s musical ecosystem as a forum for synergy and formulation of the future. Browse to continue with content “Today’s Indonesian music cannot be underestimated, Indonesia has great potential,” Fadli said in a written statement on Thursday (9/10/2025). Fadli said music was present during the developmental period as a unifying power, education and even an economic driver. “In 2025, revenue from the Indonesian digital music market is expected to reach USD 231.64 million, and will grow at an average rate of 3.57% per annum to 2030 and reach 276 million dollars,” he explained. On this occasion, Fadli also conveyed that the growth of the music industry was built by the enthusiasm of creative actors who built the ecosystem from below. “Indonesian music is increasingly living in the digital space, but the pulse rate of the industry is still beating in the hands of music workers who create and perform work,” he said. Furthermore, Fadli emphasized that the implementation of KMI 2025 is aimed at ensuring that music acts as a strong cultural infrastructure and also a sustainable economy. This event is also an important momentum to strengthen cooperation, strengthen cultural diplomacy and the well -being of musicians. “Through KMI 2025, we want to ensure that music is able to become a strong cultural infrastructure and a driver of a sustainable economy, that collaboration between ministries and institutions is built so that music policy is on the side of actors, the creation of succesian cultural diplomacy Through music from local channels to the global stage, as the ministry of culture is now trying to do through the national talent management in the arts and culture sector, and of course the welfare of musicians and music workers are a real priority, “he said. Going to strengthen commitment, expanding collaboration and ensuring that Indonesian music still lives. Strengthening policy and cooperation on the sector, the Ministry of Culture wants to build an ecosystem that is not only economically productive but also rooted in the cultural values ​​of the country. have. Just like President Prabowo Subianto and the Minister of Culture who always say that we must embrace this people, we must all be embraced, ready to dialogue with everyone, with a spirit of unity for the sake of Indonesia, for the sake of red and white, “he explained. Bung Glenn done something very historically, which brought the entire music ecosystem to Ambon, we discussed a lot, made music with love and soul, “he explained. Likewise, the special envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for the development of the young generation and workers, Raffi Ahmad, also encouraged efforts to continue Bung Glenn’s.” can fight for that. What we need to do now is to continue Bung Glenn’s struggle, “he said. In a betel nut reflecting their great appreciation for Bung Glenn, Giring and Raffi also agree that music not only talks about songs that become memories, but a legacy that unites them. Ayu. Deputy Chairman of Commission X DPR RI, Himmatul Aliyah. Musical instruments sounded, including the Tifa of Maluku, the Tambuine and the Angelklung. Ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Manpower, the Ministry of Communications and Digital, as well as the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, the Mayor of Ambon, the Jakarta Music Con director of the Maluku Province, managing director. Pappri, Awkomik, a number of art universities, musicians, artists, as well as representatives of the cultural activist community. The Minister of Law and Intellectual Property, Bra Putri Woelan Sari Dewi, along with Ministry of Culture officials.