Sheila on 7's First Concert at Prambanan Temple Tourism Park
Prambanan Temple witnessed the return of Sheila on 7 from a hiatus of almost two years. The longing of fans of this Yogyakarta-based band was cured with 12 popular songs that also closed the 2022 Joja VolksWagen Festival (JVWF), Sunday (17/7/2022).
Songs such as Penjantan Tangguh, Berapa Pantas, Kita, Hari Bersama, Pemuju Rahasia, Sahabat Sejati, Buat Aku Pacarmu, FilmFavorit, Lapang Dada, Mempul Lebih Tinggi, Berapa and Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan became part of the non-stop mass chorus from the three thousand audience members who came.
Although they are considered a top band, Duta, Erros and Adam admitted to feeling awkward. Moreover, they have not greeted Sheila Gank directly for more than two years. So this meeting became a cure for longing between Sheila On 7 personnel and their fans.
"Sheila On 7 is very happy to meet all of you and once again we thank JVWF for taking the initiative, for inspiring Sheila On 7 to sing in front of you tonight. Warm applause," said vocalist Duta, when greeting the audience present, Sunday night (17/7).
Duta, representing the other personnel, admitted that he really missed the atmosphere of music concerts. He used this meeting to greet the entire Sheila Gank. Both those from Jogjakarta and other areas.
He asked the Sheila Gank to continue singing along. Waving and clapping at every song that was performed. Even inviting them to turn on their gadget lights and wave them throughout the concert.
"Tonight, because Sheila On 7 misses you all so much. Sheila Gank who are present from wherever you are, thank you for coming all the way," he said.
One of Sheila On 7's fans from the city of Klaten, Sheila Gank Pandawa Lima, namely Anglila Gita Nayanggita, expressed her happiness because she had been waiting a long time for Sheila on 7 to perform and was finally able to see her idol perform live. "Sheila On 2 has been on hiatus for the past 7 years, so we can only listen to their songs on CDs.", He said.
Previous Head Manager Volkswagen Club Yogyakarta Sumartoyo said it was not easy to present Sheila on 7 in this festival. The community has been hoping since 2019 that Sheila on 7 could perform.
However, due to the band's busy schedule, they were only able to attend this year. This concert also became a market test for Sheila on 7 who will return to the Indonesian music world. "One of the members of Sheila on 7 is a member of the VW club, this is one of the reasons they finally wanted to appear this time," he added.
Meanwhile, the President Director of PT TWC appreciated the JVWF 2022 committee who had succeeded in bringing Sheila on 7 to perform at the automotive enthusiast event. According to him, with this appearance, the JVWF 2022 event has escalated and attracted the attention of music fans from various regions.
"JVWF 2022 has succeeded in developing its event concept by adding a music festival with performances by national artists that are awaited by their fans, such as Sheila on 7. This is a source of pride for all of us involved in it," he said.
