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All About Djakarta Warehouse Project Festival
58 
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hall, City
XL – 20-50k
Electronic
$$
International
3+ Days
Here’s everything you need to know about DWP.
Djakarta Warehouse Project is one of the largest electronic festivals in Asia
The coveted DWP fest has the kind of status destined to elicit green-eyed glances.
DWP was established in 2008 by the successful hospitality company Ismaya Group, with founders Christian Rijanto, Bram Hendrata, and Brian Sutanto at its helm.
The music festival rebranded from Blowfish Warehouse Project to Djakarta Warehouse Project in 2010 and morphed from a humble club event to an electronic must-stopover.
Before Indonesia’s DWP became the electronic titan we know today, the music mammoth was a mere club event in Jakarta’s famous (now shuttered) nightclub, Blowfish.
As years passed, DWP drew in ever-growing crowds – which ultimately called for a much-deserved expansion. Indonesia’s sought-after Djakarta Warehouse Project jumped from a one-day event to a two-day festival in 2014 – but that was far from being the end of DWP’s development.
Back in 2018, the electronic titan reached its current form as a three-day celebration of everything that’s EDM-infused.
DWP went virtual for two years (thanks, COVID-19), but it came back roaring in 2022. Featuring a diversity-fueled approach to the electronic realm, this music fest brings DJs sets and raving sessions you’ll want to tell your grandkids about.
With over a decade of festival planning under its belt, DWP now brings in over 90,000 electronic fans from over 30 countries across three days, making it the most-attended festival in Asia.
DWP’s lineups have consistently been star-studded
Foolproof house beats are a staple, and DWP is on a straight-fire mission to cover the biggest names in the EDM scene.
But that’s not to say the festival titan doesn’t put the spotlight on local talent. Its stages have been the playground for homeboys like DJ Devarra, Dipha Barus, and Weird Genius.
Committed to satisfying the music thirst of every reveler, DWP puts everything from progressive house to underground techno into the spotlight.
Elite international headliners such as Alesso and Steve Aoki are the prime names associated with this festival destination – and the roster doesn’t stop there. Calvin Harris, Disclosure, and Skrillex have been global favorites from headlining in past editions.
The festival takes place at the famous JIExpo
With a soaring number of festival attendees, DWP has switched locations multiple times throughout the years.
In 2014, DWP settled for the famous Jakarta International Expo, which is also dubbed as the largest entertainment, exhibition, and convention center in Indonesia.
JIExpo features five exhibition halls surrounding an outdoor tarmac, giving the massive indoor and outdoor spaces the capacity to hold over 90,000 attendees.
JIExpo’s exhibition halls are large pillar-less event spaces that can be combined to increase capacity.
Equipped with rigging capacities of up to 150 kg per point, concrete floors, and a ceiling height of 16 meters, JIExpo is a versatile venue that can comfortably host concerts.
In its rookie 2010 edition, DWP was hosted on Carnaval Beach, Ancol, in north Jakarta, before moving to sports complex GBK Senayan in 2011. Having not yet found a home, DWP tried its luck in 2012 in the indoor sports arena Istora Senayan, and again in 2013 in Eco Park Ancol.
Since 2014, DWP festival has stayed in JIExpo, only making an exception for its special 10th anniversary, when it took over Bali’s Garuda Wisnu Kencana’s Cultural Park.
DWP features spectacular stage designs
The festival has three stages with five themes, each displaying different musical talents simultaneously throughout the event.
In all DWP’s past editions, the outdoor main stage boasted a massive robotic bird with a moving head and laser eyes named Garuda Land, inspired by the country’s national symbol, Garuda Pancasila. This main stage features the biggest names in the festival lineup, the headliners and the biggest home-grown DJs.
In 2019, stage themes included Cosmic Station and Barong Family for the first day and switched out the decor to Neon Jungle and Elrow’s Rowmudas the following day.
Cosmic Station is futuristic-themed with large, flashing cubes flanking the stage alongside a ceiling covered in a grid of square lights. Electronic duo Yellow Claw’s record label boasts their own stage, Barong Family.
Elrow, a Spanish company organizing international electronic events, hosts a special stage with an elaborate underwater theme.
Revelers are spoiled for choice at DWP, with each stage featuring distinct themes to ensure everyone is engaged with the festival design.
Djakarta Warehouse Project takes over Indonesia’s capital city
As you can already tell, DWP is not your typical music festival. Its massive venue not only introduces electronic music to one of Asia’s largest cities, but also takes over the whole city’s central area.
If you’re in the Big Durian during the DWP season, there is no way of escaping it.
DWP festival is a city-based music extravaganza, so leafy areas and level fields are out of the question. Instead of reserving a campsite, you go on a hotel-hunting adventure.
A sizable portion of Jakarta’s hostels, hotels, and Airbnbs serve as the preferred lodging options for international fans of electronic music over three days and nights.
DWP keeps you engaged beyond the music
If you believe DWP’s incredible roster is the pinnacle of perfection, we are here to tell you that more is to come – there are other exciting activities besides the non-stop music acts.
It’s difficult to strike a balance between raving and relaxation, but DWP achieves it effortlessly.
The most creative method to get everyone in top condition for their dance session is to offer massages to ravers – kind of utopic, isn’t it?
Beyond soothing massages, DWP features engaging services to take your outfit game to the next level with face painting and hair braiding. This festival’s infrastructure ensures that you won’t experience a moment of boredom.
Dive deep into DWP’s appreciation of Indonesian arts and culture
Striking a balance between raving and education is no easy feat – but DWP does it like a religion. At the end of the game, electronic music goes beyond the DJ decks.
The music festival explores the relationship between art and electronic music by unfolding a new world experience of traditional Indonesian dance in front of your eyes.
Introduced in 2016, the creative initiative explores the Indonesian motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, which translates to “different but still one.”
For example, the 2019 edition of DWP featured a traditional dance from Betawi, an ethnic group native to Jakarta.
Through immersive music performances and jaw-dropping visual installations, DWP allows you to explore the EDM kingdom by mixing the old with the new.
With festival-goers flying in from around the world, DWP proudly showcases Indonesian culture with international crowds. DWP’s immense success with this unique program is a testament to the audience’s enthusiasm for national pride in our ever-increasingly globalized world.
Djakarta Warehouse Project was held in Bali in 2018
Giving techno aficionados their shelter under Indonesian skies for over a decade, the electronic-fueled DWP celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018. One thing’s for sure – the techno republic set all guns ablaze to make its milestone celebration memorable.
As part of the grand festivities, Djakarta Warehouse Project took the first step – changing its location from JIExpo, where it was held for the past four editions, to Bali’s Garuda Wisnu Kencana’s Cultural Park.
The iconic location is a tourist attraction because of the 121-meter-tall statue of Lord Vishnu riding a Garuda bird.
The festival was extended by a day, a decision that made it the biggest edition of DWP thus far. Dubbed DWPX, this three-day festival was hosted in December 2018 with a star-studded lineup where roaring names like Alesso, DJ Snake, Major Lazer, Armin van Buuren, and Porter Robinson weren’t out of the picture.
A total of 24 international and 38 local artists were announced for this anniversary extravaganza.
DWP’s massive celebrations are accompanied by traditional Balinese dance numbers, fire dances, and theater performances. Infused with rich cultural diversity, Bali is a pro at juxtaposing the traditional arts with modern festival culture.
Djakarta Warehouse Project keeps you energized with delectable food and killer merch
If you think Djakarta Warehouse Project couldn’t get any better with its spectacular lineup, we are here to tell you the festival keeps giving. Apart from the star-studded music sets, a wide variety of food and beverage options await to be discovered.
Both local Indonesian and international food is served at DWP – from chicken satay with rice and spicy fried chicken bowl to cheesy nachos and pizzas.
Although the festival lasts three days, its infrastructure ensures you won’t experience a moment of hunger.
Get hold of some seriously sleek DWP merchandise, from T-shirts and shorts to hats and lanyards, you are spoilt for choice.
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