Synchronize Fest 2025 Speaks Out About Festival Sponsor Controversy, Ensures No Issues

Kapanlagi.com - Jakarta, September 12, 2025 – Recently, the music festival scene in Indonesia has been stirred by a sponsor controversy that has led several musicians to decide to withdraw from performing. The annual Synchronize Fest 2025 has provided clarification regarding the sponsor selection issue that has recently drawn attention from the public. This controversy arose following an incident at another music festival, where several musicians chose to step back due to the involvement of a mining company as a sponsor.

This issue has raised concerns about whether a major festival like Synchronize Fest would face a similar situation. In response to public concerns, Synchronize Fest has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and alignment of values with its partners. In response to this matter, the organizers provided a firm answer.

1. Response from Synchronize Fest

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David Karto, as the Director of Synchronize Fest, directly responded to this issue in a press conference held in Jakarta on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He ensured that up to this point, there are no significant problems related to sponsors for this year's event. According to him, the long-established relationships with most sponsors are the key factor.

2. Conduct Examination on Sponsors

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In the press conference, David Karto emphasized that his team has conducted a thorough examination of the sponsors. This is aimed at ensuring that no issues arise related to the festival's sponsors.

"As of today, we should not have encountered any significant issues regarding sponsors. Because the sponsors involved in Synchronize have actually been in place for quite some time," said David Karto in Kemang, South Jakarta, Wednesday (10/9/2025).

3. Commitment to Transparency

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David acknowledged that there were some questions from the artist management regarding sponsor transparency. However, after conducting an internal check, he ensured that everything was running smoothly and there were no overlaps that could potentially cause conflicts. He also emphasized that most of the sponsors involved have established partnership relationships for a considerable amount of time.

"We checked everything again. We made sure with the sales team. There shouldn't be any significant overlaps. So everything is still normal," he said.

4. Synchronize Fest Has Strict Rules Regarding Sponsors

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Furthermore, David explained that Synchronize Fest has strict rules regarding sponsor branding to prevent it from dominating the festival's visuals and to maintain aesthetics. His team always seeks a communicative middle ground between promotional interests and the comfort of all parties.

"The essence is to find a balance between promotion and the festival's aesthetics. The boundaries are between soft and hard selling. Everything remains communicative but in a cool way," he concluded.

5. The Balance Between Promotion and Aesthetics

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Synchronize Fest is not only committed to maintaining transparency in every partnership but also seeks to balance promotion and the aesthetics of the festival. This is for the comfort of all parties involved, including musicians, audiences, and sponsors.

David Karto explained that the committee for Synchronize Fest 2025 has conducted a strict re-evaluation of all involved sponsors. This step was taken as a precaution against potential unwanted controversies, especially after incidents at other festivals.

6. QnA About Synchronize Fest 2025

When will Synchronize Fest 2025 be held? Synchronize Fest 2025 will take place at Gambir Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta, on October 3-5, 2025. This festival carries the theme "Cross-Section" and is expected to be a platform for meetings across eras, genres, and energies.

What is Synchronize Fest's response regarding sponsors? David Karto explained that the committee for Synchronize Fest 2025 has conducted a strict re-evaluation of all involved sponsors.

What are the rules for Synchronize Fest regarding sponsor branding? Sponsors cannot dominate the visual or values of the event but must adhere to the provisions set by the committee. David Karto explained that all sponsors have a vision and mission aligned with the festival's values.

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