Franki Raden
Gianyar, Indonesia
LOKASWARA
Director
Born and raised in Bali, Wira started in the music scene as a punk kid in 1996. He worked as a manager and tour manager for various bands before joining Joyland Festival in 2019 to book national and international performers.
CONTACT
COMPANY / EVENT
Lokaswara was founded in 1992 by Dr. Franki Raden, a prominent composer, ethnomusicologist and cultural critic graduated from University of Wisconsin, Madison.
It is a cultural institution based in Jakarta and Bali that aims to empower performing and visual artists through workshops, conferences, festivals, and media across Indonesia. Among the main Lokaswara’s projects are: (1) Indonesian National Orchestra or INO, (2) Indonesian Music Expo or IMEX, (3) Toraja International Festival or TIF, and (4) Jakarta Beat Society or JBS. In addition to these activities, Lokaswara also have produced Operas, Concerts, CDs, Lectures, and Ethnographic Films in Indonesia and abroad. On the top of these, Lokaswara also acts as cultural consultant for a few educational institutions. Among our clients is Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) in Jakarta. For certain projects such as Indonesian Music Expo, Lokaswara collaborates with global institutions likes WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo).
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WHAT I DO
- I look for bands to perform at my shows (e.g. promoter, festival owner/curator, venue, etc.)
- I help bands get booked for shows (e.g. booking agent, touring agent/manager, etc.)
LOOKING FOR
- Artist genres
- Jazz and/or jazz fusion
- World, traditional and/or cultural music
- Artist types
- Currently famous acts
- Legacy acts
- Up-and-coming acts
- Undiscovered talents
