Garuda Indonesia Colours Magazine March 2015

38 Explore | What’s On INDONESIA MUSIC My granddad was a professional jazz drummer for years so I grew up with him telling me all about jazz. Music is a healer and so any way music can get to the people is always greatly appreciated by artists. Support and sponsoring are so important.” 2015 will mark the 11th consecutive year that Garuda Indonesia has sponsored this prestigious music festival. To celebrate, the airline will have a special Booth, VIP Lounge and Performance Hall on the festival grounds, providing fun and exciting activities for festivalgoers, from special performances, meet-and-greets and special prizes. Be a part of JIJJF this year and make sure you don’t miss out on all the amazing programmes and giveaways brought to you by Garuda Indonesia. JESSIE J HEADLINES THE 11TH YEAR EDITION JAVA JAZZ FESTIVAL Sponsored by Garuda Indonesia as the Official Airline, the highly anticipated Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JIJJF) will be headlined this year by a soulful superstar from London, Jessie J. Hot off the release of her third studio album Sweet Talker, which dropped in 2014 and featured the collaborative megahit ‘Bang Bang’, Jessie is eager to tour the world and perform live. “I am so excited and honoured to have been asked to perform at Java Jazz,” said Jessie in an interview with Colours. Often described as a bit of a ‘cheeky’ live performer, Jessie reveals her true feelings about being on stage. “It’s always daunting but the excitement always outweighs the fear. I love staring the audience in the eye and singing and creating an atmosphere I hope they never forget.” Having never been to Indonesia before, the artist is surprisingly keen to immerse herself in the local culture. “I can’t wait to discover the traditional music while I am there!” Jessie will be joined by a slew of international and local artists on stage for an unforgettable night of jazz. “Jazz is a genre I think everyone loves. It’s so emotional. Didukung oleh Garuda Indonesia sebagai maskapai resmi Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JIJJF), festival tahun ini akan dimeriahkan oleh superstar asal London, Jessie J. Dari rilis album terbarunya Sweet Talker, yang diluncurkan tahun 2014 lalu dengan mega hit “Bang Bang”, Jessie merencanakan untuk tur keliling dunia dan menunjukkan kebolehannya secara langsung. “Saya merasa senang sekaligus tersanjung saat diundang untuk tampil di Java Jazz,” ujar Jessie J saat diwawancarai oleh Colours. Sering digambarkan sebagai musisi yang sangat bersemangat dalam caranya yang unik ketika tampil, Jessie mengungkapkan perasaan sesungguhnya saat berada di atas panggung. “Sebenarnya suasana panggung terasa mengintimidasi, tetapi besarnya kegem biraan saya mengalahkan rasa grogi yang saya rasakan. Saya senang dapat menatap langsung mata penonton, bernyanyi © David Wolff - Patrick / Getty images SPECIAL

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