Unlock student talent
Create dedicated learning and production opportunities for student artists from all universities, who have limited access to industry-standard infrastructure and portfolios.
Music & Band Development
About the program
Bridging campus creativity and the music industry
Connect learning to release
Pair academic perspective with practical guidance in studio workflows, digital releases, and intellectual property.
Build a lasting bridge
Bring students, mentors, industry practitioners, and partners together to help emerging music travel beyond campus.
2026 program timeline
Online audition
Open to university students from all institutions, not only UGM. Student bands of up to seven members and one manager submit registration details and a three-minute performance video. Much Faisal Amin, Aji Wartono, and Desta Wasesa curate the online auditions and select eight bands for the next stage.
Online audition
Open to university students from all institutions, not only UGM. Student bands of up to seven members and one manager submit registration details and a three-minute performance video. Much Faisal Amin, Aji Wartono, and Desta Wasesa curate the online auditions and select eight bands for the next stage.
Selected bands
Four bands selected to continue from the auditions and live stages into workshops and original music production.
Genre-fluid
bbycd
UGM · Yogyakarta
An eight-member collective shaped by experimentation, honest performances, and the joy of making music.
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Dangdut cerdas · Pop-rock · Punk
The Kandang
UGM · Yogyakarta
A high-energy campus band bringing together dangdut, pop-rock, and punk.
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Rock
Lucksons
Yogyakarta
A rock band pairing a forceful sound with emotional melodies.
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Metalcore · Post-hardcore
C.A.T.HVSH
Yogyakarta
A five-piece band combining emotional lyrics with modern, direct production.
View profileMentors & contributors
Desta Wasesa
Musik Jogja
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Aji Wartono
Founder of Wartajazz and Ngayogjazz
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Much Faisal Amin
HOOKspace
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Mentor · Artist & practitioner
View profile →Harli Yoga Pradana
Mentor · Artist & practitioner
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Paksi Raras
Musician · Cultural arts activist
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Kiki Pea
Musician · Music journalist · Cherrypop program director
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Andi Bayou
Producer · International artist · Nord
View profile →Wisnu “Tama” Ikhsantama Wicaksana
Music producer
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