The First Day of Synchronize Fest 2024 Was Filled with Joy, Nostalgia, and Togetherness

Kapanlagi.com - Synchronize Festival 2024 on the first day (5/10/2024) was held with great enthusiasm. How could it not be? Since the sun was still friendly with its rays right above, the spirit of thousands of spectators enthusiastically arrived early
and filled each stage surrounding the festival area.

At exactly 3:15 PM WIB, the Dynamic Stage, which is the largest stage at Synchronize Festival, was opened by MALIQ & D’Essentials, who surprisingly chose “Semesta” as the first song. A delightful start, also seemingly a sign that the day would be filled with joy.

Not long after, the amplifiers on each stage lit up in unison. In addition to MALIQ, the names given the opportunity to open the first day of the festival included Nadhif Basalamah at the District Stage, Rebellion Rose at the Forest Stage, Jumat Gombrong at the XYZ Stage, Starrducc at the Gigs Stage, and Orkes Hamba Allah who opened the Getar Stage, an area resulting from the collaboration between Synchronize Festival and Kobra Musik.

It can be said that the peak of the crowd in the afternoon was depicted at the District Stage, especially when Juicy Luicy performed with their collaborator, Adrian Khalif. A series of hits like “Terlalu Tinggi”, “Tanpa Tergesa”, and “Sialan” were sung loudly, accompanied by the continuous sound of the audience following along.

1. Interesting Collaborations and Booths

Speaking of collaborations and surprises, several moments are etched in memory. Take, for example, the performance of .Feast which invited the producer trio Laleilmanino to play together on the song “Arteri”, as well as the bustling stage of Saykoji when the rapper introduced Team Tomodachi (Laze, Ramengvrl, Basboi, Young Lex, YB, Davidbeatt) as collaborators.

As night began to fall, the musical traffic with all its beautiful commotion remained the main attraction. While waiting for their favorite performers, visitors could also enjoy a variety of activities spread out. The Demajors booth held a meet and greet session, Salon & Barkaraoke offered various beauty activities, and don’t miss the Oleng Upuk area which became a stop for those eager to dance to the music from DJs and Selectors. In addition, the food court also had a new atmosphere this time located near the lake.

2. There is Nike Ardilla Metahuman Version

Back to the District Stage, the audience filled the area to witness the special performance of Nike Ardilla Live Together. A surprise came again, as the figure of Nike Ardilla “comes back to life” in a metahuman form, a collaboration between the Synchronize Festival team and the creative house bujukrayu.

In this performance, the figure of Nike Ardilla sang “Seberkas Sinar” and “Bintang Kehidupan”, along with collaborators such as Danilla, Tantri from “Kotak”, Bonita, Putri Ariani, and Fanny Soegi who added more color to the performance.

At the same time, two names that often “clash” on the X timeline, The Kick and The Jeblogs used the XYZ Stage as a ring to battle. They took turns going on stage to warm up the audience who had been waiting to sing along and crowdsurfing. A different form of crowd, yet still within the corridor of fun, was also seen in the performance of Guyon Waton at the District Stage and Tipe-X at the Forest Stage.

3. Highlight of the First Day

One of the highlights on the first day was the performance of the Erwin Gutawa Orchestra: Badai Pasti Berlalu. The grandeur of the orchestra led by maestro Erwin Gutawa and the monumental songs across eras in the album Badai Pasti Berlalu (1977) created a complementary combination. The collaborators involved in performing songs such as Bilal Indrajaya, Danilla, Isyana Sarasvati, Afgan, and the legendary Fariz RM and Berlian Hutauruk each brought their own magic.

The spirit of “Together Bersama” promoted by the Synchronize Festival 2024 is reflected in the concept of featuring international musicians who express the narrative of Indonesia. On the first day, two names that stood out were Arrington De Dionyso & Singo Sembrono (United States - Indonesia) and the return of AK//47, the pioneer of grindcore from Semarang
who has relocated to the United States in recent years.

4. Tribute to Benyamin Sueb and Nostalgia

The last special performance on the first day of the Synchronize Festival 2024 is a tribute to Benyamin Sueb titled Brang Breng Brong: Benyamin Bikin Ketributan. Nostalgia is the main theme, accompanied by an eye-catching stage installation. Alternately,
songs by Benyamin Sueb are performed with a fresh twist thanks to the talents of all the collaborating artists involved.

Nostalgia also makes an appearance as the first day comes to a close. After 11 years of hiatus, Bondan Prakoso and Fade2Black finally return to the same stage. The various expressions of joy from the audience are proof that their works play an important role in the lives of those waiting at the edge of the stage. Not only that, as Bondan Prakoso and Fade2Black's set also coincides with the celebration of their 20-year journey in the Indonesian music scene.

Not far away, the performance of Timnas Jatiwangi (Talawengkar, Mother Bank, Lair) concludes the excitement at the XYZ Stage, which has been lively since the afternoon. The work by Lair, “Kiser Remang Utara”, which serves as the soundtrack for Synchronize Festival 2024, is also performed. A
fitting end to the day.

(kpl/pit)