Jakarta, 16 December 2025 – The Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency once again raised relief funds for survivors of natural disasters in Sumatra together with 100 Indonesian musicians. The total amount of donations collected reached IDR 17,094,300,275.
Kementerian Ekraf/Badan Ekraf dukung penggalangan dana bantuan bagi para penyintas bencana alam di Sumatera lewat Konser Heal Sumatra Kedua bersama 100 musisi Indonesia di Lippo Mall Kemang, Jakarta, Selasa (16/12/2025).
“This charity concert is a form of solidarity from the Ministry of Creative Economy and hundreds of musicians who uphold humanitarian principles to provide assistance for disaster survivors in Sumatra. Let us continue to move forward through creative approaches in disaster response so that recovery for those affected can be made easier,” said Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya at Lippo Mall Kemang, Jakarta, on Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky revealed that the Ministry of Creative Economy has not only encouraged collaboration through creative activities, but has also directly visited communities affected by flooding while providing assistance through the Ekraf Peduli Movement to residents in Pidie, Pidie Jaya, Bireuen, and Aceh Tamiang last week.
“In the midst of post-disaster conditions, let us continue to stand together, helping one another by extending assistance with a spirit of sharing and care. May everyone recover soon, and may those affected be granted strength and lasting comfort,” added Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kementerian Ekraf/ Badan Ekraf.
This joint disaster relief fundraising through the charity concert represents a strategic collaboration between the Ministry of Creative Economy and the Ministry of Culture, the University of Indonesia Alumni Association (ILUNI UI), BP BUMN, Miyara Sumatera, Swara, VISI, Matauli Foundation, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), as well as various caring communities and volunteers.
From 12.00 WIB to 22.00 WIB, Indonesian music talents performed consecutively and without remuneration to support disaster relief fundraising for Sumatra. Performers included Afgan Syahreza, Anggun C. Sasmi, Cakra Khan, David Bayu, d’Masiv, GIGI, Juicy Luicy, Once Mekel, Rossa, Tantowi Yahya, Titi DJ, Thomas Djorghie, Vina Panduwinata, Yuni Shara, and many other popular Indonesian singers.
“This charity concert is a very positive action from musicians who continue to care about their environment. Especially in the face of disasters, substantial support from the public is truly needed for those affected. Let us rebuild the spirit of togetherness, because we are all part of Indonesian society who must pray for and help our brothers and sisters in disaster-affected areas,” said Once Mekel, who is also a Member of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) for the 2024–2029 term.
Several special performances were featured at the 100 Musicians Charity Concert Season 2, including a performance by Deputy Minister of Culture Giring Ganesha singing Laskar Pelangi, a poetry reading accompanied by the song Perahu Kertas by Maudy Ayunda, and the concert concluded with the singing of Padamu Negeri and Heal The World together with all musicians and officials from the Ministry of Creative Economy in attendance. The charity concert was also broadcast live via the DSS Music and T-Space Media YouTube channels.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kementerian Ekraf/ Badan Ekraf.
Accompanying Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky at the charity concert were Secretary of the Ministry of Creative Economy / Secretary General of the Creative Economy Agency Dessy Ruhati, Deputy for Strategic Development of Creative Economy Cecep Rukendi, Deputy for Media Creativity Agustini Rahayu, Special Staff to the Minister for Communication, Media, and Public Services Renanda Bachtar, Director of Music Mohammad Amin, and Acting Head of the Bureau for Communication Kiagoos Irvan Faisal. Also present were Director General of Development, Utilization, and Fostering at the Ministry of Culture Ahmad Mahendra, along with Heal Sumatra concert initiators such as Tompi, Irma Hutabarat, and Kodri Mohammad.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of the Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
