A music and cultural experience created by Gendhing, bringing artists, audiences, local culture and the landscape of rural Central Java together in one extraordinary open-air experience.
Music Between The Rice Fields is a destination music and cultural experience organized by Gendhing in Danuwuh, Boyolali, Central Java.
Gendhing creates this experience as a meeting point between music, nature, culture and people. Rather than placing the audience inside a conventional concert hall, the rice-field landscape becomes an essential part of the experience.
The afternoon begins with village atmosphere, local food and interactive cultural experiences, gradually moving toward the central musical performance at sunset.
The concert is designed as a complete experience, not simply a two-hour performance.
Handpan, cello, world music, improvisation and collaborative performances.
Javanese musical traditions, gamelan, local arts and cultural encounters.
Local cuisine, traditional snacks and village culinary producers.
Rice fields, sunset, countryside atmosphere and open-air evenings.
At Danuwuh, the landscape is not merely a background. It becomes part of the performance itself.
Music Between The Rice Fields is an event organized by Gendhing — a creative platform focused on music, cultural encounters and meaningful experiences rooted in place.
Through this event, Gendhing brings together Indonesian artists, international musicians, local communities and audiences in an environment where music and culture can naturally meet.
Two different musical languages meet in the rice fields of Danuwuh.
Indonesian multi-instrumentalist based in Bali, known for expressive handpan performances and world music that combine traditional instruments, improvisation and contemporary sound.
Cello performer whose musical expression moves between classical, contemporary and collaborative environments.
The experience unfolds gradually, allowing guests to connect with the location before the main performance.
Guest arrival, check-in and orientation.
Explore selected local food and traditional snacks.
Introductory handpan experience for guests.
Cultural performance and introduction to local arts.
Visiting musicians meet local and Indonesian artists.
Aji Sang Aji × Nada Fabiola.
Intimate continuation of the musical experience.
Meet artists, musicians, creators and fellow guests.
Traditional musical and cultural elements become part of the atmosphere surrounding the concert.
Discover the sound and character of Javanese ensemble music.
Local performance elements connecting movement and music.
Experience the atmosphere and character of rural Boyolali.
Food is part of the experience — connecting guests with local flavors and village producers.
Traditional dishes and local home-style preparations.
Indonesian and Javanese snacks served throughout the experience.
Opportunities to discover products created by local communities.
Join an introductory handpan workshop and experience the instrument before seeing it performed on the main stage.
Explore PackagesGendhing opens an international collaboration opportunity for musicians who want to become part of the Danuwuh experience.
Submit your artist profile, performance material, musical background and proposed collaboration concept.
Apply as International CollaboratorFor guests travelling from outside Boyolali, the concert can become part of a wider Central Java journey.
Travel to Boyolali, check in and prepare for the event.
Food, culture, workshop, collaboration and sunset concert.
Enjoy a relaxed Central Java countryside morning before departure.
Travel independently using your own vehicle or preferred ride service.
Round-trip festival transportation from the designated meeting point.
Optional transportation support combined with a countryside journey.
Guests can combine the concert with an overnight stay in Boyolali.
A practical accommodation option for guests staying overnight in Boyolali.
A premium festival package combining accommodation and an enhanced concert experience.
Select the package that matches the way you want to experience Danuwuh.
Music Between The Rice Fields 2026 is organized by Gendhing.
19 September 2026.
Danuwuh, Boyolali, Central Java.
Aji Sang Aji and Nada Fabiola, with an open opportunity for additional international collaborations.
Yes. International musicians can submit their profiles and collaboration proposals through the International Collaborator page.
Selected packages include shuttle transportation and overnight accommodation.
19 September 2026 · Danuwuh · Boyolali
Music · Culture · Food · Nature