Indonesian superstars Tulus and Juicy Luicy to headline the much-anticipated inaugural Ruang Inspirasi Festival in KL
The much-anticipated music festival, organised by IndoExpo in collaboration with ticketing partner BBO Events, promises a different and fresh experience for festival-goers in the country and also the South-East Asian region on the whole.
RIF KL 2025 will spotlight the two major Indonesian acts in back-to-back showcases on the same day — chart-topping jazz-pop singer-songwriter Tulus and alternative pop-rock band Juicy Luicy.
The festival is split into two sessions: Tulus takes the stage in the afternoon slot at 1.30pm, while Juicy Luicy headlines the evening session at 7.30pm.
In a media statement to the Malaysian media, IndoExpo has promised fans, especially the younger generation, will be treated to a happening, inspiring, and emotional festival experience through the RIF.
According to IndoExpo, the unusual two-act format is also a special step to offer fans something different. The organisers added that the RIF is a music show featuring the most awaited musicians by fans in Kuala Lumpur, and hence the decision to bring in Juicy Luicy and Tulus.
"Both Juicy Luicy are Tulus have a big following here and many of their fans have been clamouring for these acts to have concerts here. It was just an easy decision to bring down both the acts said to be the tops in their line in the Nusantara region," said IndoExpo.
Confident of a good turnout at the arena, the organisers also said that they have plans to expand RIF beyond Kuala Lumpur, with hopes to stage multiple showcases annually across various Malaysian cities and also in countries like Indonesia and Singapore.
"This will come in the future. We have big plans for this festival in the near future," said IndoExpo.
"RIF brings a fresh concept that combines musical performances with elements of inspiration and sharing the stories behind the popular works of the artists involved.
"This festival is not just an ordinary concert, but rather a platform to instill positive spirit and inspiration through music."
As for the bands, both Juicy Luicy and Tules are very well known in the local scene and Malaysian fans.
Juicy Luicy is famous for their hit songs such as 'Lantas', 'Lampu Kuning', 'Sialan', and many more. They have also been mentioned by many top music writers to currently be the foremost R&B group in the Nusantara region.
The alternative band is led by Uan (vocals), Denis (guitar), Bina (bass), and Zamzam (saxophone) and is well-known for blending jazzy textures with infectious melodies.
The band last performed in Malaysia in November 2023 and that time the concert was sold out when they performed at Zepp KL during Malam Galau Kuala Lumpur.
As for Muhammad Tulus, better known by his mononym Tulus, is an Indonesian singer and songwriter of Minangkabau descent.
His debut album "Tulus", was released in 2011. Rolling Stone Indonesia put this album on the top chart of Indonesia's Best Album and awarded Tulus Rookie of the Year in 2013.
His second album, "Gajah", was released in 2013. Since then, 88,000 copies have been produced and distributed, making it one of the largest CD productions in Indonesia (2014 - 2015). It was the only music album in the Indonesian language that was listed in The Top 10 Best Selling Music Albums in iTunes Asia, two months in a row after it was released.
In 2016, his third studio album Monokrom was officially released on August 3, by his own label Tulus Co. It was also released under CD to 100 Indonesian music stores and also released digitally in Malaysia. He then released his recent album "Manusia" in 2022.
As for the tickets for RIF, tickets are available via www.ri-fest.com/kualalumpur.
Bundle packages (both sessions) are priced between RM268 and RM1,028. Individual session tickets are also available: Tulus (afternoon Session): at RM198 to RM758 and Juicy Luicy (evening session): RM128 to RM528
For the festival updates and latest news, fans can 'like' dan 'follow' the development at Instagram dan TikTok @rifest.my.
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