New Music Activity in Yogyakarta, Indonesia 2000-2020 (History and Network)

In the last two decades (2000–2020), new music activity in Yogyakarta has grown rapidly, due to the emergence of various creative forums/spaces that have accommodated the works of composers. The emergence of the internet and musical technology devices has also increasingly created various styles and forms of work, and has facilitated communication for composers. This article is only an introduction, to record, chronologically and partially, the events and network patterns among new music composers in the last two decades, especially what happened in Yogyakarta, on history and network. I am also directly involved on annual programme called October Meeting Contemporary Music and Musicians (from 2016 until now). In conclusion, it seems that the role and initiative of individuals and collectives has had an important impact on the development of new music in Yogyakarta. The study also produces interesting reflections about audience development, which is a challenge for composers and all other interested parties in Indonesia

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