Factory Worker's Enthusiasm in Following D'Academy 5 Online Auditions

Kapanlagi.com - After a four-year hiatus, the biggest talent search event in the country, D'Academy 5, can finally be held this year. Although auditions were held online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it did not diminish the enthusiasm of participants from all over Indonesia.

For example, Ari Almuarif, a participant from Prabumulih, South Sumatra. A student majoring in Information Systems who also works as a factory worker, he is very enthusiastic about participating in the audition.

"I work as a factory worker in a fried tofu factory. I work to help my mother and younger siblings," said Ari during a virtual interview on Wednesday (9/3).

Ari started trying to audition for LIDA in 2019, 2020, and 2021. However, he has not succeeded and tried again in the online audition for D'Academy 5.

1. Spirit in Joining Auditions

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In the midst of studying while working, Ari took the time to participate in the online audition for D'Academy 5. Various preparations were made to give the best results.

"I work in the afternoon from 5 pm to half past 12. After that, I take a short break tomorrow to maintain my stamina, wake up early, and prepare my outfit for this audition," explained Ari.

2. Taught Dangdut by the School Principal

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Ari himself likes dangdut music since he was in school. At that time, he learned to sing dangdut from his school principal.

"Singing dangdut from vocational school was taught by the principal," said the 20-year-old man.

3. Inspired by Rara LIDA

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In addition, what made him interested in dangdut music was when he saw Rara in the Indonesian Dangdut League (LIDA) event. Ari said that Rara LIDA is one of his inspirations for participating in talent search events. Because Rara also comes from the same area as him, namely Prabumulih, South Sumatra.

"When Rara appeared, it became a motivation for me to sing dangdut genre. Rara LIDA is really a great inspiration for me. So, I started to try the dangdut genre," said Ari.

4. Hope

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Ari also hopes that his efforts this time can bear fruit, namely to be able to qualify for Jakarta so that he can make his family proud.

“If I become a champion, I want to make my parents proud, I want to elevate my parents' status, I don't want my parents to work anymore. I have to be able to take responsibility as an older brother who has to finance my siblings' education,” he concluded.

(kpl/rhm/ums)