One more week until we're back in Peninsula Island for Joyland Bali!
Taking place in Nusa Dua from 1 to 3 March 2024, the Bali-based edition of Joyland is set to take attendees on another adventure full of music, films, laughter, and fun.
Adapting to their growing audience's needs and preferences, Ferry Dermawan, Program Director of Joyland Festival explains: "This edition of Joyland Bali is heavier on electronic music, since we've noticed that the Bali crowd gravitates towards that genre compared to the Jakarta audience." Aside from the music curation, Dermawan and his team promise a great overall experience at Joyland.
Here's everything you need to know about Joyland Bali.
HEADLINERS
Japanese singer-songwriter Shintaro Sakamoto, of psychedelic rock band Yura Yura Teikoku fame, will be headlining Friday night (01/03).
Norwegian folk duo Kings of Convenience will take care of Saturday (02/03) night's festivities.
Meanwhile, English singer-songwriter and producer James Blake will be closing the festival on Sunday (03/03).
Lily Pad Discoveries
Guest curators have teamed up for the Lily Pad stage, showcasing a variety of artists from Indonesia and beyond. Whiteboard Journal picked out Southeast Asian acts – Singaporean shoegaze band Blush, singer-songwriter Lunadira, and Vietnamese experimental collective Mona Evie.
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Kasimyn of Gabber Modus Operandi has handpicked the likes of Gangsar, Graung, Gumatat Gumitit Gospell, Kadapat, Pudu Septa & Nata Swara, and Rule Kabatram to showcase Balinese contemporary and experimental music.
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Yogyakarta-based artist Wok the Rock has also put together the likes of LnHD (Myanmar), rEmPiT g0dDe$$ (Malaysia), Mong Tong (Taiwan), PRAED (Lebanon), and Rắn Cạp Đuôi (Vietnam).
Local Favourites
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An ardent supporter of homegrown artists, this year's edition of Joyland Bali will feature a mix of up-and-coming and veteran names: Ali, BANK, Bilal Indrajaya, Dialog Dini Hari, ENVY*, Hindia, Isyana Sarasvati, Mantra Vutura, Nadin Amizah, Stars and Rabbit, The Adams, The SIGIT, and White Shoes & The Couples Company.
COMEDY AND CINEMA
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There's something in store for every fan at Joyland. Head over to the Shrooms Garden for a good laugh or two, or hang out at Cinerillaz to catch short films including the Indonesian premiere of Dear Shadow, My Old Friend by Timoteus Anggawan Kusno.
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Fun for all ages
A family-friendly affair, Joyland has created the White Peacock sanctuary for kids and kids-at-heart to enjoy.
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Joyland Bali is happening from 1 to 3 March 2024. Get tickets here.
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