Barasuara Praises SCTV's Consistency in Supporting Regional Musicians at SCTV Music Awards 2026

Kapanlagi.com - The band Barasuara was one of the standout performers at the SCTV Music Awards 2026 held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Studio 6 Emtek City, Jakarta. For them, being present at this prestigious awards stage was not just an opportunity to perform but also a form of appreciation for the development of the Indonesian music industry. On this special occasion, Barasuara's vocalist, Iga Massardi, expressed high appreciation.

Iga Massardi stated that he felt honored to be a part of the event. He praised SCTV's consistency in supporting the development of the Indonesian music industry, including regional musicians. Moreover, Barasuara had the opportunity to collaborate with young talents from The Icon SCTV, an experience he described as something rare and memorable.

1. Iga Massardi Praises SCTV for Supporting the Indonesian Music Industry

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"It is a great honor to perform at the SCTV Music Awards. This is an appreciation for Indonesian music, and Barasuara is also very happy to be part of this event," said Iga Massardi when met at Studio 6 Emtek City, West Jakarta, Thursday (18/6/2026).

"It was also a rare and very unique opportunity to collaborate with friends from The Icon. This has become a new experience in Barasuara's life," he continued.

According to Iga, SCTV's consistency in providing space and recognition for music professionals is a positive step that can strengthen the national music ecosystem.

"This is a very good gesture that SCTV cares about the musical talents in Indonesia. Hopefully, this can lead to a good sustainability for the music ecosystem in Indonesia," he said.

2. Appreciation for the Existence of Regional Language Music Category

Barasuara at the SCTV Music Awards 2026/KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

Barasuara also appreciates the presence of the regional language music category in the awards event. Iga believes that the diversity of languages in Indonesia is a cultural wealth that deserves a wider stage.

"Indonesia has a very large variety of languages, and each region has its own exoticism. Javanese songs as well as songs from other regions have proven to have a massive audience," he explained.

3. Awards that Inspire Regional Singers

Barasuara on SCTV/KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

According to Iga, the existence of this category is a unique form of appreciation and also motivation for regional musicians to continue creating and introducing their cultural identity through music. Even this genre has managed to penetrate the national market and gain many new fans.

"With the presence of the SCTV Music Awards, it can become a unique award. In my opinion, this is a very good thing," he concluded.

4. QnA Barasuara at the SCTV Music Awards 2026

1. What did Barasuara praise at the SCTV Music Awards 2026? Barasuara's vocalist, Iga Massardi, praised SCTV's consistency in supporting the development of the Indonesian music industry, including regional musicians, and the important role of media in maintaining the music ecosystem.

2. What new categories are there in the SCTV Music Awards 2026? The SCTV Music Awards 2026 introduced two new categories: "Most Popular Regional Language Singer/Duo/Group" and "Most Popular Regional Language Song".

3. Who else performed at the SCTV Music Awards 2026 besides Barasuara? Besides Barasuara, the event was enlivened by Rizky Febian, Ifan Seventeen, Idgitaf, Nadhif Basalamah, Toton Caribo, and was hosted by Raffi Ahmad, Ananda Omesh, and Aqeela Calista.

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