Silet Open Up Wins AMI Awards 2025 for Best Pop Song Creator

Kapanlagi.com - The victory of Siprianus Bhuka or Silet Open Up at the AMI Awards 2025 is one of the most attention-grabbing achievements in the music industry this year. The musician from Flores successfully brought home the trophy for Best Pop Song Creator through his viral work, 'Tabola Bale'. This award is strong evidence that regional songs can penetrate both national and international markets.

The AMI Awards 2025 event held in Jakarta witnessed the long journey of the song Tabola Bale. The song was first recognized as a regional language work that developed from the Eastern Indonesian music community. However, its melodic strength has led to its appreciation in a broader pop category.

In an interview after the awards night, Siprianus expressed his gratitude. He could not hide his excitement after his name was announced as the winner of the prestigious category.

"Yes, it was beyond my expectations, really, it was very much beyond what I anticipated because this song could win such a prestigious trophy in Indonesia, which is the AMI," he said.

Access the article about the song Tabola Bale at Liputan6.com.

1. Express Gratitude

Silet Open Up Wins Best Song Creator Award at the AMI Awards 2025 (cr:instagram.com/amiawards)

He then expressed his gratitude to the colleagues who helped him in the music production. He mentioned the names of the team members who contributed to the creative process one by one. The thanks were also directed to his family and the loyal supporters from Eastern Indonesia.

The support from the Ide Timur community was said to be a source of energy for Siprianus. He believes that their enthusiasm always motivates him to continue creating.

"Thank you also to my friends from Ide Timur who always support me," he said on that occasion.

2. Background of the Song Tabola Bale

Silet Open Up During Performance (cr:Instagram.com/siletopenup)

The background of Tabola Bale comes from a simple story about childhood love. The song tells the story of a girl’s transformation that makes a young man fall in love again. He strengthens the story with visual imagery that is close to the daily lives of many listeners. Siprianus explained the essence of the song's story during an interview.

"This song is actually about a young man who falls in love with a girl he knew when she was still a child, with her hair in pigtails," he explained the initial concept of the song. The narrative then evolves into a more modern story.

"Then she goes to college. When she comes back from college, her hair is already ombre," he continued.

3. Winning at the AMI Awards 2025

Silet Open Up Performs with Enthusiasm in Front of the Audience (cr:Instagram.com/siletopenup)

This section emphasizes the character that makes the song relatable to many listeners. The success of Tabola Bale is said to have drastically changed Siprianus's life. He admits that every aspect of his life has been impacted by the popularity of the song.

The year 2025 became a defining year for his career journey. Winning the AMI Awards, along with an invitation to perform at the Merdeka Palace, made his name increasingly significant. This achievement also shows that regional music now has a substantial space in the national music industry.

"It’s very significant. It changed all aspects of my life," he stated.

(kpl/pur/dyn)