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Indonesia’s festival scene is one of the most popular festivals in Southeast Asia, attracting thousands of music and party lovers every year. Make sure to keep an eye on these events.

We The Fest

Born in 2014, We The Fest has become the pioneer on the southeast Asian music festival scene. By mixing the pleasures of art, music, fashion and food, it’s a must-go event for festival lovers. In 2017 it took place over three days for the first time, with more than 50,000 participants. Great names like The Kooks, Phoenix, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have played on We The Fest stage.

DJakarta Warehouse Project

DJakarta Warehouse Project is the biggest EDM festival in southeast Asia, since 2014. When it was born, it wasn’t a festival, but a warehouse party organized by clubs in Jakarta. The event usually takes place in December. Past editions featured world-class DJs, including Carl Cox, Cashmere Cat, Robin Schulz and many others. Before going, make sure to pack your dancing shoes and get ready for a good dance.

Java Jazz Festival

Feeling inspired for some jazz music? BNI Java Jazz Festival history goes back 13 years ago: they are the pioneers of music festivals in Indonesia and held their 14th edition in 2018. They organize many other awesome music projects around the country. This one is unmissable.

A: M Festival

Last but for sure not least is A: M (Absence of Mute) Festival. 2018 has been its first edition, held in Kuningan City Ballroom with a lineup filled with awesome local names. Their mission is to help new musicians enter the industry. Shout out for that and look forward to the next year.

1. DJakarta Warehouse Project differs from other festivals in that ____________.

A. it’s a must-go event for festival lovers.

B. it starts as a club gathering

C. it organize many other music projects.

D. it aims at helping new musicians

2. Which of the following festivals has the longest history?

A. We The Fest.                B. DJakarta Warehouse Project.

C. Java Jazz Festival.            D. A: M Festival.

3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To highlight the popularity of music.

B. To attract more visitors to Indonesia.

C. To compare different Indonesia’s festivals.

D. To introduce Indonesia’s festivals to the public.