- November 11, 2026
- 04:33 PM
Bingkai Karya – MALIQ & D’Essentials are expanding their musical journey beyond the stage through Kabar Gembira Exhibition, an immersive exhibition celebrating the release of their tenth studio album, Kabar Gembira. Running from October 29 to November 17, 2026, the exhibition takes place at Melting Pot, Ground Floor, ASHTA District 8, South Jakarta, bringing together music, lifestyle, and creative collaborations in one space.
Following their previous Can Machines Fall in Love? Exhibition in 2024, the band returns with a broader concept that introduces audiences to different dimensions of their creative universe. Directed by Dimasz Joey Aditya, the exhibition highlights four main pillars: the latest Kabar Gembira album, the musical production Senja Teduh Pelita, the lifestyle initiative Untitled Humans, and MALIQ’s upcoming 25th anniversary concert in 2027. The exhibition also features exclusive merchandise and various creative collaborations with Mad Haus.
“MALIQ as a carrier, MALIQ as a creator, but MALIQ also serves as the medium to communicate all of this,” said Dimasz, describing the band’s role in connecting different creative expressions through the exhibition.
Visitors can explore several installations and dedicated areas, including the main stage, Hearing Section Kabar Gembira, Timeline Journey, Fujifilm photo booth, and Pophariini Store. The exhibition also features a series of programs, such as Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia X Pophariini, Meet & Greet HMNS, Mad Music Lab, SiniarPop Live! by Pophariini, Senja Teduh Pelita musical performances, an album press conference, and the MALIQ & D’Essentials Album Showcase.
One of the exhibition’s highlights is the Hearing Section, which allows visitors to experience the new album before its official release. Kabar Gembira consists of nine tracks, including “Arah Labuh”, which was released earlier on October 20, 2026, alongside “Tumbuh”, “Life Is Madness”, “Kabar Gembira”, “Penasaran” featuring Rhoma Irama, “Nyali” featuring Bilal Indrajaya, “Pigura” featuring Perunggu, “Buku Gambar”, and “Lucu Juga Ya”.
For MALIQ, the exhibition offers a more comprehensive way to communicate the band’s identity and creative journey. Widi Puradiredja explained that combining an exhibition with an album launch creates an opportunity for audiences to understand the story behind the music while experiencing it in a more personal way.
“We feel that combining an exhibition with an album launch is the right format to tell MALIQ’s full story, including its DNA and journey,” Widi said. He also emphasized how a band can grow into a brand involving various creative industries, from design and architecture to production and craftsmanship.
Meanwhile, Keke Kananta, Head of A&R at Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia, sees the exhibition as an opportunity to introduce MALIQ & D’Essentials to a wider audience while encouraging creative exploration beyond music releases.
Kabar Gembira Exhibition marks a new chapter for MALIQ & D’Essentials, introducing a fresh creative universe and new opportunities through their partnership with Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia. Presented in collaboration with Connect by ASHTA as part of ASHTA’s sixth anniversary celebration, the exhibition brings music and creativity together in an experience that invites audiences to discover more about the band’s evolving journey.
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