After 12 Years Disbanded, Girlband Princess Officially Makes a Comeback

Kapanlagi.com - Princess will return to the stage in August 2026, marking their first reunion since the group was officially disbanded in 2014. The return of this girl group, formed by Kevin Aprilio in 2011, immediately sparked enthusiasm, especially from the millennial generation who grew up with Princess's songs in the 2010s.

On the other hand, the reunion also drew attention because one of the original members, Elma Agustin, will not be performing. Princess has experienced several lineup changes after Alika Islamadina and Rachel Octavia left, before finally disbanding in 2014.

After being inactive for 12 years, Princess will perform together again in August 2026. This news has been widely discussed by netizens, especially fans who have followed their journey since their debut in 2011.

The Princess team has also confirmed their next performance schedule. They are set to perform at the Synchronize Festival in October 2026, which is said to be an event to satisfy the longing of their loyal fans.

This reunion places Princess back in public conversation, not only because of the collective memory of their songs but also due to the developments of each former member over the past 12 years.

1. The Journey of Princess from 2011 to 2026

Princess was formed in 2011 by musician and producer Kevin Aprilio. The original lineup consisted of five members: Alika Islamadina, Danita Vinarosa, Elma Agustin, Ana Octarina, and Rachel Octavia.

In 2012, Alika Islamadina decided to leave the group. A year later, in 2013, Rachel Octavia followed suit, resulting in a change in the lineup.

The official disbandment was announced by Kevin on June 4, 2014. “I accelerated the collaboration contract with Princess until June 4, 2014,” Kevin stated at that time.

Entering July 2026, news of Princess's reunion began to circulate. At the same time, the public highlighted the information that Elma Agustin was not included in the performance plans.

August 2026 marked the moment of Princess's return to the stage after 12 years. Subsequent events were also confirmed with a performance schedule at the Synchronize Festival in October 2026.

2. Latest News from Former Members

During a 12-year hiatus, the former members of Princess have taken various paths, ranging from business, solo music careers, to focusing on family. The developments of each have made this year's reunion highly anticipated.

Ana Octarina is now wearing a hijab and is focused on a fashion business. She is also working on virtual photography services for several top Indonesian artists.

Rachel Octavia, who left the group in 2013, has chosen to focus on managing her family. She is currently a mother of two children.

Alika Islamadina remains active in music as a solo artist. She released the single “Reasons to Fall in Love” in 2021. Alika is married to photographer Raja Siregar and has one child.

Danita Vinarosa married Nicolas Gunawan and is now a mother of one child.

Elma Agustin, who had a romance with Kevin Aprilio while Princess was still active, officially married in February 2025. Elma is now venturing into business.

This series of updates about the former members adds to the appeal of Princess's presence at the Synchronize Festival 2026, as fans are eager to see their reunion after more than a decade of pursuing their individual careers.

3. Elma Agustin Explains Why She Didn't Participate

In the midst of the reunion euphoria, Elma Agustin revealed that she was not included in the comeback stage project. She shared this information through a video post on her personal TikTok.

Elma mentioned that she was contacted by Ana Octarina, who conveyed the collective decision from the other members that she could not perform. She expressed that what she regretted was the lack of direct communication among them, even though the group chat was still active.

After voicing her disappointment, Elma emphasized that there are no personal issues with her former group mates. “My relationship with the other members is just fine,” Elma asserted.

Elma stated that she chose to resolve the misunderstanding through open communication in the WhatsApp group that they still use together.

(kpl/ums)