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28 June – 5 July 2026

JISMF - IOC

HKIMF

2026

Legacy in Motion

Roots & Wings — Re:Sound, A New Chapter

The Return of Excellence

Competition Preparation Programme

Shaping Artists for the International Stage

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Yayasan Musik Jakarta — BSD Campus

Welcome

HOME | Legacy in Motion

After navigating through global uncertainty and a long pause, the Jakarta International Summer Music Festival returns in 2026 with renewed spirit, vision, and direction.

HOME | Legacy in Motion is not merely the return of a music camp — it is the continuation of a living and growing educational legacy. For years, JISMF has been a space for character formation, discipline, and international artistic standards for young Indonesian musicians.

The 2026 edition holds special significance. JISMF alumni — who have now completed studies at various world-renowned music institutions — return as faculty members. The place that was once their learning space now becomes a space of dedication and mentoring for the next generation.

Carrying the philosophy of Roots & Wings, JISMF 2026 celebrates strong educational roots while acknowledging the wings that carry students to international stages — and now, returning to build Indonesia's musical ecosystem.

For one full week, participants will undergo an intensive artistic experience: living together in a creative community, attending two to three major instrument lessons and masterclasses, and performing in concerts every evening alongside fellow participants and faculty. The festival culminates with the Indonesia Open Competition (IOC) — an open competition upholding transparency and international standards — and closes with a Gala Concert celebrating artistic achievement and excellence.

About the Programme

Designed for Competition Readiness

JISMF 2026 is designed as an intensive training programme to help young musicians prepare for music competitions at an international level.

Unlike conventional festivals, JISMF presents a focused learning ecosystem where participants not only receive technical guidance, but also develop artistic strategies, mental readiness, and a deep understanding of global competition standards.

The programme features JISMF alumni who are now active on international stages as faculty, offering real and relevant perspectives drawn from their direct experience.

JISMF Programme
Intensive Training
7 Days of Immersive Learning

Approach

Programme Focus

The core of JISMF 2026 is building comprehensive participant readiness through:

Development of musical quality and interpretation
Formation of a strong artistic identity
Mental and psychological preparation for competition
Understanding of international jury standards and expectations

Strategic Repertoire

Intentional competition programming

Artistic Depth

Beyond technique into expression

Performance Psychology

Peak performance under pressure

Global Standards

World competition expectations

Internal Concert
The Core of JISMF

Performance

Internal Concert Series

Participants will perform in concerts every evening alongside fellow participants and faculty — designed as structured performance simulations before competitions.

Each performance serves as a vital step in developing stage readiness, confidence, and artistic maturity.

Methodology

Continuous Learning Cycle

Perform
Evaluate
Refine
Perform Again

After each internal concert, participants join in-depth evaluation sessions with faculty, discussing specific aspects of artistry, technique, and stage presentation. Through this cycle, participants gain multiple performance opportunities in a supportive environment, direct and applicable evaluation, space to implement real improvements, and measurable progress from one performance to the next.

Faculty
Alumni as Faculty

Artistic & Educational Excellence

Faculty Who Walked This Path

One of the greatest strengths of JISMF 2026 lies in its faculty — alumni of the festival who have now graduated from international music institutions and are active as performers and educators.

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As alumni, they deeply understand the needs, challenges, and characteristics of Indonesian students. There is no cultural gap or pedagogical disconnect.

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With youthful energy and a global perspective, they effectively bridge international standards with local context — relevant and accessible.

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For parents, JISMF 2026 presents tangible proof of long-term educational impact — from participant to international graduate, returning as a professional mentor.

JISMF is not merely a one-week programme, but part of a sustainable mentoring ecosystem with real impact.

Our Difference

Why JISMF

Not just a festival — but a process of artistic formation.

JISMF offers an experience rarely found in other programmes:

Multiple performance opportunities — not just a single appearance
Direct mentoring by internationally experienced faculty
An approach combining technique, strategy, and mental preparation
An environment that encourages real growth — not just presentation
In Affiliation with HKIMF

Indonesia Open Competition

An open competition upholding transparency and international standards, culminating the intensive training programme.

Preliminary Round

3 July 2026

Final Round

5 July 2026

Grand Final — Guangzhou, China

Guangdong Science Center

Outstanding finalists will be selected to participate in the Grand Final of HKIMF, held at the prestigious Guangdong Science Center in Guangzhou. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest science center in the world, the venue serves as a global platform for science education, international exchange, and cultural engagement.

Venue Glimpse

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Message

From the Artistic Director

Dr. Kuei Pin Yeo

With deep gratitude and pride, I welcome the return of the Jakarta International Summer Music Festival in 2026.

For years, JISMF has not merely been a summer programme — it has been a space for character formation, discipline, and artistic vision for Indonesia's younger generation. After navigating through a period full of global challenges, the return of this festival carries a far deeper meaning — it is about continuity, about coming home, and about a legacy that keeps moving.

This year's edition is truly special because JISMF alumni — who have now pursued education at leading international music institutions — return as faculty members. They once stood in the position of today's participants. They understand the same journey, the same challenges, and the same dreams.

This is the true meaning of HOME | Legacy in Motion — when strong roots give rise to wings, and those wings return to strengthen the roots of the next generation.

I believe that music education is not an instant result, but a long-term process that shapes sensitivity, integrity, and resilience. Through JISMF 2026, we are not only building better musicians, but more complete human beings.

May this festival become a new space of resonance for Indonesia — where tradition, renewal, and excellence meet on one stage.

Dr. Kuei Pin Yeo

Artistic Director, JISMF 2026

Expected Results

What Participants Will Gain

Mature & Consistent Performance Readiness

Reliable under pressure, ready for national and international stages

Effective Competition Strategies

Purposeful approach to every aspect of competition

Greater Stage Confidence

Built through repeated performance opportunities

Stronger Artistic Identity

A clearer sense of who they are as artists

Meet the Faculty

JISMF Alumni — Now Your Mentors

Distinguished JISMF alumni who have completed studies at world-renowned institutions, returning to guide the next generation.

Faculty 1

[Name 1]

Piano

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Faculty 2

[Name 2]

Violin

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Faculty 3

[Name 3]

Cello

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Schedule

Programme Structure

Day 1–4 28 Jun – 1 Jul

Training & Coaching

Intensive lessons, masterclasses, Internal Concert I & II, individual and group coaching, evening concerts with faculty

Day 5 2 Jul

IOC Preliminary Round

Indonesia Open Competition — Preliminary Round

Day 6 3 Jul

Coaching & Internal Concert III

Final refinement session and last internal concert

Day 7 4 Jul

IOC Final Round

Indonesia Open Competition — Final Round

Day 8 5 Jul Gala

Gala Concert — IOC Winners

A celebration concert featuring outstanding performers — honouring artistic achievement and excellence

Ready to Begin?

Secure your place in JISMF 2026. Limited spots available for this intensive programme.

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JISMF 2026 is not merely a revival — it is a statement of commitment to the sustainability of Indonesian music education on the world stage.

Train. Perform. Compete.

Where preparation meets the stage — and the process becomes the achievement.