In a spectacular display of collaboration, TipTip, East Ventures, and the Twilite Orchestra came together to present a Video Game Concert that left over 1000 attendees in awe. The event, held at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theater, marked a significant milestone in the long-awaited celebration of video game music for fans and the Indonesian gaming community, which had been longing for such an event for 18 years since the first concert in 2006.
The concert concluded with a standing ovation from the entire audience, a testament to the power of music to unite people across different backgrounds and interests.
The concert featured a diverse range of popular video game compositions from Final Fantasy, Ragnarok, Metal Gear Solid, Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, PUBG, and Monster Hunter, performed by the Twilite Orchestra and Twilite Chorus. The event was a special collaboration between TipTip, a comprehensive entertainment platform, East Ventures, a leading venture capital company, and Addie MS, the composer and conductor of the Twilite Orchestra.
Addie MS, the composer and conductor, emphasized that the Video Game Concert was more than just a performance, but a cultural celebration that highlighted the artistic value and emotional depth of video game music. The 120-minute concert was divided into two parts, with the first part exploring various musical themes from different video games, and the second part focusing on the legendary music from the Final Fantasy series.
The event also featured guest performances by renowned singers such as Sherina Munaf, Kevin Aprilio, Tristan Juliano, Meutia Amanda Riza, and Danu Kusuma, who joined the Twilite Orchestra in presenting hit compositions from various video games. Sherina Munaf, who performed two special compositions from the Final Fantasy series, expressed her excitement at being part of the event and hoped that the audience enjoyed the performance.
The Video Game Concert was supported by several organizations, including East Ventures, Adinda Bakrie Foundation, Djarum Foundation, TRIV, BMW Eurokars, and Fore Coffee. The event was also marked by a series of supporting activities, including a Cosplay Parade, Meet & Greet session, Wall of Fame, and culinary bazaar, which added to the excitement for fans and spectators.
The collaboration between TipTip, East Ventures, and the Twilite Orchestra aimed to support the growth of the creative economy and a generation of quality Indonesians who appreciate art and music beyond commercial values. The event demonstrated the potential for synergy between technology, music, and the creative industry, highlighting the importance of supporting local musical talents and activities.
In his closing remarks, Triawan Munaf, President Commissioner of TipTip and Advisor to East Ventures, emphasized the significance of the event, stating that it was a testament to TipTip’s commitment to providing opportunities for creative industry players to innovate and be creative. He expressed hope that the Video Game Concert would inspire Indonesia’s creative young generation and contribute to the growth of the creative economy.
The Video Game Concert, held on May 25, 2024, was a memorable night that brought together fans of video games and symphonic music, showcasing the power of music to transcend boundaries and unite people across different backgrounds and interests.
