The Atmosphere of Jazz at Mount Bromo 2026 Day One: Plutato, Bilal, to Isyana

Kapanlagi.com - BRI Jazz at Mount Bromo 2026 reaches its peak on Friday and Saturday, July 24–25, 2026. The first day starts at 3:30 PM WIB at the Jiwa Jawa Bromo Amphitheater, presenting a series of performances that blend with the increasingly cool mountain air as night approaches.

This year, the festival format is divided into two time slots, including a Before Sunset session for attendees who want to enjoy the performances from the afternoon. The lineup for the first day includes both international and local musicians, from Plutato feat. Cait Lin to Bilal Indrajaya, followed by Batavia Collective, Ring of Fire, and concluded by Isyana Sarasvati.

Beyond the music stage, the BRI Jazz at Mount Bromo 2026 also features the Bromopedia art exhibition. This program collaborates with the Postgraduate Program of ISI Yogyakarta and artists from Pasuruan, showcasing works accompanied by stories behind the creative process, from installations to interactive photography. The exhibition is open even after the festival series concludes.

Visitors can also enjoy the MSME area in collaboration with BRIMO, offering merchandise and culinary delights from local entrepreneurs with various promotions.

1. Afternoon Stage: Plutato feat. Cait Lin

The jazz trio from Taiwan, Plutato, opened the first day with the composition Woman Crosses The Street. Their performance filled the amphitheater since the afternoon, as the temperature began to drop and a light mist occasionally passed by.

Entering the third song, Cait Lin appeared as a guest performer. Her vocals blended tightly with Plutato's music, creating an atmosphere that invited the audience to feel as if they were floating into 'outer space'.

In between performances, Cait Lin greeted the audience several times in Indonesian. She also mentioned that she would learn the language further when she returns so she could interact more easily with music lovers in Indonesia.

2. Bilal Indrajaya Accompanies the Dusk

Bilal Indrajaya at BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026 (credit: KapanLagi.com)

The Before Sunset session continued with the much-anticipated musician, Bilal Indrajaya. The enthusiasm peaked even since the MC mentioned his name, greeted by shouts from the audience who were eager for his presence on stage.

Bilal greeted with a soft voice, then along with the band performed a series of songs, including NPT, Dara, and Mustahil. The warm arrangement accompanied the transition of afternoon light to dusk.

In the middle of the set, Bilal shared the background of several songs. Kaos Kaki Merah was written two years ago and he described it as having a unique title. There was also one number he dedicated to the late road manager who passed away last year. From start to finish, he pampered the audience that filled the Jiwa Jawa Bromo Amphitheater.

3. After the Break: Batavia Collective and Ring of Fire Collaboration

BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026 (credit: KapanLagi.com)

After a break of about an hour, the stage was reopened by Batavia Collective. The trio of Doni Joesran, Elfa Zulham, and Kenny Gabriel, as they mentioned in a press conference, performed without a standard setlist. They played material based on the mood, audience response, and moments on stage.

In the midst of their performance, a surprise came when Justin from Plutato and Cait Lin joined in. Cait Lin mentioned that Batavia Collective is popular in Taiwan and expressed her excitement to share the stage with them.

After Batavia Collective, it was Ring of Fire's turn to take over. The blend of jazz and traditional elements brought warmth to the increasingly chilly atmosphere of Bromo. This time, the formation featured a collaboration with Sri Hanuraga on piano and Simone Prattico, an Italian drummer. Interestingly, before performing at BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026, they had a rehearsal session via Zoom.

Ring of Fire's repertoire not only included their own works but also two new compositions by Sri Hanuraga that were specifically premiered at BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026. One of them was inspired by the collaboration between Sri Hanuraga, Ring of Fire, and Simone Prattico. Their performance received enthusiastic applause from the audience.

4. Closing of the First Day: Isyana Sarasvati and the Cold of Bromo

The first day was closed by Isyana Sarasvati. She immediately filled the stage with strong piano and vocal performances, marking the final phase of the night in Bromo.

In between songs, Isyana made some light remarks and mentioned that her lips were getting stiff because of the cold weather. At another moment, she admitted she was surprised when an audience member mentioned listening to her song titled Under God's Plan.

Although the temperature dropped below 10 degrees Celsius, Isyana remained energetic and made the audience feel 'warm'. Her stage performance closed the series of the first day of BRI Jazz Gunung Bromo 2026.

(kpl/pit)