Voice of the Archipelago Gathers at the 2024 Indonesian Traditional Music Conservation and Innovation Workshop (Lokovasia)

Voice of the Archipelago Gathers at the 2024 Indonesian Traditional Music Conservation and Innovation Workshop (Lokovasia)

Faculty of Literature

Dance & Music Education

September 18, 2024

Learning and Students

SDG 3

The Indonesian Traditional Music Conservation and Innovation Workshop or commonly called Lokovasia 2024 is a week-long workshop organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) in collaboration with the Musike SJ Foundation, which will be held from 1 to 7 September 2024. This event aims to invite students, including participants from the Dance and Music Education Study Program, State University of Malang, to explore conserving and innovating Indonesian traditional music.

The workshop will take place at the Visual Audio Hall, Building D14, State University of Malang, and will end with a performance on UBTV on the evenings of 6 and 7 September 2024.

Lokovasia 2024 seeks to create a platform for cultural sustainability through the revitalization of traditional music. The initiative aims to preserve cultural heritage while promoting innovation in musical composition and performance, as well as ensuring the relevance of traditional art forms in contemporary society. 

This endeavor highlights the role of traditional music in fostering emotional well-being and cultural identity among communities. Participants will collaborate on creative projects that combine traditional melodies with modern influences, contributing to ongoing conversations about the future of Indonesian arts and culture.