Tiara Effendy Officially Announced as The Groove's Vocalist at Java Jazz 2026

The Indonesian band The Groove has officially welcomed Tiara Effendy as their permanent vocalist, marking a significant milestone after she has been performing with them for four years. The formal announcement took place during a special collaborative project, The Groove X Bandung Jazz Orchestra, at the Java Jazz Festival 2026.

During their performance on Friday, May 28, 2026, at Nice PIK 2 in Jakarta, band member Reza shared the exciting news with the audience. "And today is a very special day, especially for both of us. Because tonight, we are officially making Tiara Effendy our female singer," he announced, met with enthusiastic applause and cheers from the crowd.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Tiara Effendy conveyed her deep gratitude for the trust and confidence the band members have shown her. "Thank you for the trust. And hopefully, our journey starting from here, and all of you are witnesses, will be better, more beautiful," she stated, signaling her commitment to this new chapter.

This year's Java Jazz Festival also served as a platform to honor Indonesian music maestro Yovie Widianto. The Groove's collaboration with the Bandung Jazz Orchestra featured a medley of Widianto's popular compositions, including "Kekasih Sejati," "Mantan Terindah," and "Takkan Terganti." The performance also included crowd-pleasing hits like "Cantik" and "Ada Cinta," alongside The Groove's own iconic songs, such as "Cukup Sudah" and "Berbunga-bunga," which have recently regained popularity.