UBUD, Bali (BPN/PR) – The stage is set to celebrate jazz in an extraordinary event, Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2023, gracefully unfolding amidst the artistic paradise of Bali. This year’s festival promises a panorama of musical wonders, cultural richness, and captivating creative brilliance, enthralling jazz enthusiasts and culture aficionados from around the world.
The festival opens with exciting innovations across three dynamic stages: Giri, Padi, and Subak, each offering a unique experience that transports audiences into a magical world of harmony and melody.
The Subak stage creates an intimate setting by the riverside, where the audience can relax on beanbags and immerse themselves in soul-touching jazz rhythms, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.
The Giri stage becomes the vibrant centerpiece, located at Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Ubud Bali. As attendees pass through the main entrance, they are greeted with the enchanting Padi stage, marking the beginning of an extraordinary musical journey.
Day one of Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2023 showcases eight phenomenal bands, each a shining star in the realm of musical brilliance. From the thrilling rhythms of Joda to the melancholic melodies of the Nadine Adrianna Trio, the festival offers an unforgettable experience for all jazz enthusiasts.
There’s also Kevin Hays, a Grammy Award-winning jazz maestro, blending sophistication and grooves, infusing each note with the essence of pure jazz brilliance.
The opening ceremony illuminates the festival with the presence of UVJF founders and committee members, filling the air with spirit and enthusiasm.
“We are thrilled to present an international and national jazz event in such a unique setting. The exclusive presence of the audience at UVJF is a testament to its position as the Jazz Destination of Asia,” says Joshua Puji Mulia Simanjuntak, Special Staff to the Minister/Head of the Agency for Productivity, Intellectual Property Value, and Competitiveness.
Amidst the festive celebration, UVJF proudly bestows a Lifetime Achievement Award to Ananda Mates and Agung Prasetyo, acknowledging their invaluable contributions as visionary jazz leaders and educators.
Ubud Village Jazz Festival 2023 offers a musical journey that resonates deep within the soul, weaving magic through the tapestry of music, culture, and creativity.
This grand celebration will continue to touch hearts and inspire minds throughout the main event lasting until July 29, 2023, creating a symphony of harmony and spirit for jazz enthusiasts and cultural explorers from around the world.
