Sneaking a Peek at the Success of Forestra 2024, Uniting the Grandeur of Orchestra Music in the Midst of a Lush Forest

Kapanlagi.com - Concerts with a nature concept are currently becoming a new phenomenon that is adored by music lovers. One such event is Forestra 2024, an orchestral music performance held in the middle of a forest. The event, which takes place on August 31, 2024, at Orchid Forest Cikole, Lembang-Bandung, was a success.

Presented by ABM by Barry Akbar, Forestra 2024 once again successfully showcased a spectacular combination of nature and music from the Erwin Gutawa Orchestra, collaborating with Tulus, Efek Rumah Kaca, Nadin Amizah, Scaller, Isyana Sarasvati, and Diskoria, along with opening performances by Jason Ranti, The Adams, and Majelis Lidah Berduri. As in previous years, tickets for the Forestra 2024 performance were sold out, attracting more than 6000 enthusiastic visitors.

"Seeing how enthusiastic and positive the audience's response was this year, I feel that all the effort and dedication we poured into Forestra 2024 have truly paid off. This success not only creates a deeply immersive and unforgettable experience but also serves as a moment that showcases the strong bond between musical instruments returned to nature, complementing each other to create something truly special and memorable," said Erwin Gutawa, Music Director of Forestra 2024.

1. Bring the Spirit of the Symphony of Echoing Tastes

Forestra 2024 (Photo credit: Personal Documentation)

This year's success of Forestra is also inseparable from the contributions of the performers who brought the spirit of 'Symphony of Echoing Tastes', making Forestra more diverse. As one of the performers at Forestra 2024, Isyana Sarasvati enthusiastically shared her experience.

"Standing on the Forestra stage, performing again amidst the stunning natural beauty and supported by dozens of extraordinary orchestra players feels like returning to my true self, an honor and a unique experience that is hard to find elsewhere. This is a special moment that combines music and nature in a remarkable way," said the singer of the song Il Sogno .

2. Presenting the Beauty of Orchid Forest Cikole

Forestra 2024 (Photo credit: Personal Documentation)

Forestra 2024 presents a variety of new things, including the opportunity for visitors to arrive early and enjoy the beauty of Orchid Forest Cikole starting at 11 AM before witnessing the main performance held in the Symphony Area. In addition, the Echo Area features an inspiring discussion session about the works and legacy of Harry Roesli, as well as in-depth discussions about the environment and conservation efforts with Greenpeace, accompanied by music from Norrm Radio, Abadi Records, Radio Rumah Oma, and Vacations Record.

"We are very pleased to be able to hold Forestra again with all tickets sold out weeks before the event. We are also honored to collaborate with Greenpeace this year in efforts to prevent forest fires in South Sumatra. We thank all the visitors who attended because every ticket sold contributes positively to this collaborative program. The support from everyone involved means a lot to us and further strengthens our commitment to sustainability and nature conservation," said Barry Akbar, CEO of ABM by Barry Akbar.

3. Early Bird Tickets Sold Out in Less than 5 Minutes

Forestra 2024 (Photo credit: Personal Documentation)

With dozens of orchestra players and a lineup of prominent Indonesian musicians, Forestra has created a harmonious symphony set against a beautiful natural backdrop, reinforcing Forestra's position as a unique music event. Forestra is also proud to announce that the harmony tickets (early bird) for Forestra 2025, which went on sale on September 1, 2024, sold out in less than 5 minutes.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary experience in the coming years. See you at the next edition of Forestra!

(kpl/gtr)