Rich Brian and NIKI have headlined Coachella. Rizky Febian and Maudy Ayunda are working with international producers.

Television remains a dominant force in Indonesian entertainment, with sinetrons (soap operas) being a staple of daily life for many. These long-running dramas often focus on themes of family, romance, and social conflict, drawing large audiences across the country. While some sinetrons have been criticized for their predictable plots and melodrama, they remain a significant part of the cultural conversation.

: This "people's music" remains the most popular genre, now evolving into "modern dangdut" which blends Middle Eastern pop, R&B, and electronic dance music. Major 2026 Events :

During the month of Ramadan, television programming pivots entirely to sahur (pre-dawn meal) shows and religious sinetron . Pop stars release lagu religi (religious songs). This is not just compliance; it is market demand. Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation, and pop culture has learned to dance respectfully with piety. The band , for example, found immense success by mixing soft rock with zikr (Islamic chants).