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Radja to Celebrate 25 Years with Jakarta Concert

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian band Radja will hold a concert celebrating their 25th anniversary on July 29, 2026, at Bengkel Hall in Jakarta.
  • The concert will feature hits from the 2000s and include collaborations with other Indonesian artists like Charly Vanhouten and Andika Mahesa.
  • This event aims to share happiness with fans and celebrate the band's enduring legacy in the Indonesian music industry.

Indonesian rock band Radja is set to celebrate 25 years of their career with a special concert on July 29, 2026, at Bengkel Hall in Jakarta. The band, fronted by Ian Kasela and Moldy, plans to perform their popular hits from the 2000s, which resonated widely across Indonesia.

We want to share our happiness with our loyal fans and also new listeners. It's our form of gratitude to hold this 25th-anniversary concert, which falls on July 29. We'll have fun there.

— Ian KaselaSpeaking about the upcoming concert and its purpose.

"We want to share our happiness with our loyal fans and also new listeners. It's our form of gratitude to hold this 25th-anniversary concert, which falls on July 29," said Ian Kasela in a written statement on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He added, "We'll have fun there."

Now is the time for them to present an extraordinary performance, reminisce about every memory, and create touching moments on a night that will be remembered forever.

— Ian KaselaDescribing the significance of the concert for fans.

The concert, organized by promoter Hype Life in collaboration with Bengkel Hall, is seen as a moment for fans, known as "Radjaku," to reconnect with the band's music. Kasela emphasized that 25 years is not just a journey but a testament to how their songs have become part of millions of lives. "Now is the time for them to present an extraordinary performance, reminisce about every memory, and create touching moments on a night that will be remembered forever," he stated.

The idea for collaboration came from us and the promoter. Then these names emerged who will also celebrate our concert.

— MoldyExplaining the inclusion of other artists in the concert.

Radja will not be alone on stage, as they are collaborating with several other artists, including Charly Vanhouten (Setia Band), Andika Mahesa (Kangen Band), Diskopantera, Cinderella, AXN, NAVA, and Frequents. Moldy explained that the collaboration idea came from the band and the promoter. The concert promises to feature 18 of Radja's best and most popular songs, aiming to make the date a special occasion for both the band and their fans.

For us, July 29 will be a special moment for Radja itself and Radjaku. Let's celebrate this special moment together.

— IanExpressing anticipation for the concert date.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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