Jakarta touts global events role ahead of Guns N’ Roses and BTS shows
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- Concert Support: Jakarta is offering full support for Guns N’ Roses and BTS concerts, including traffic management and weather modification if needed.
- Economic Impact: Governor Pramono said a recent Ye concert and the Jakarta Running Festival generated a combined Rp625 billion in economic impact.
- International Events: The governor said more major international artists were set to perform in Jakarta and encouraged visitors to spend during their stay.
JAKARTA, Indonesianpost.com — The Jakarta provincial government has pledged full support for Guns N’ Roses and BTS concerts in the capital, with preparations ranging from traffic management to weather modification operations if needed.
“As Jakarta governor, and with officials from regional government agencies here as well, we will provide full support for these two concerts, including traffic management. If weather intervention is needed to prevent rain, we will use the options available,” Pramono said at Jakarta City Hall on Friday.
He said the priority was to ensure both concerts by the internationally renowned acts ran smoothly.
Speaking in the presence of Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Pramono said Jakarta had become a major hub for international events.
He pointed to a recent concert by Ye, which he said generated Rp450 billion in economic impact for the capital.
The Jakarta Running Festival, held on the same day, also delivered substantial economic benefits, bringing the combined economic impact of the two events to Rp625 billion, he said.
“This shows that the international community now has confidence in Jakarta. More major international stars will also hold concerts here, some at Gelora Bung Karno and others at Jakarta International Stadium,” Pramono said.
He expressed hope that international confidence in Jakarta would continue to grow.
He also encouraged visitors from overseas and other parts of Indonesia to spend money during their stay in the capital.
“Jakarta is very affordable, especially with the current exchange rate,” Pramono said. [Antara/Bilah]
