Yogyakarta, September 21, 2025 – Several students from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), held a Farewell Concert as both a form of preparation and a collective prayer before competing in the Hamengku Buwono X Cup 2025, which will take place on October 11–12, 2025.
The event opened with remarks from the President of UGM Marching Band, I Gede Bagus Manu Sinarascara Budharta, an Archaeology student from the 2022 cohort who has served two consecutive terms in the UGM Marching Band Student Activity Unit. This was followed by a speech from Hempri Suyatna, S.Sos., M.Si., representative of UGM’s Student Affairs Directorate (Ditmawa), who expressed appreciation and extended full support to the students competing in the championship.
The Hamengku Buwono X Cup is a prestigious national-level marching band competition held regularly in Yogyakarta. It serves as a platform for marching band teams from across Indonesia to showcase their talent, creativity, and sportsmanship.
In this year’s event, UGM Marching Band will feature players from various study programs, including:
- Ataya Sasya Rayna Heradie, Pit Instrument Player (Korean Language and Culture, 2024)
- Tabita Nada Kirana, Pit Instrument Player (Cultural Anthropology, 2024)
- Andieni Ika Bela Safitri, Brass Player (Indonesian Language and Literature, 2024)
- Thiery Vincent Masarrang, Brass Player (French Literature, 2024)
- Dian Khairani, Color Guard (Korean Language and Culture, 2022)
- Sylvy Muthqia, Color Guard (Tourism, 2023)
- Keysha Alya Nashifa, Battery Player (Korean Language and Culture, 2022)
In addition, four students hold key managerial roles:
- I Gede Bagus Manu Sinarascara Budharta, President (Archaeology, 2022)
- Alma Syahwalani, Head of Public Relations (Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture, 2023)
- Keysha Almira Putri, Drill and Display Coach, Program Director of the Farewell Concert (Tourism, 2023)
- Melati Srigita Putri, Head of Human Resources (History, 2023)
The Farewell Concert served not only as a send-off event before the competition but also as an opportunity to strengthen solidarity and support from the UGM academic community. With a spirit of togetherness, UGM Marching Band aspires to bring pride to the university while also contributing to the preservation of marching band music in Indonesia.
This activity also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By supporting the development of students’ potential in the arts and culture, the event fosters quality education. The Farewell Concert and participation in the national competition reflect students’ active role in sustaining performing arts as part of both local and national cultural identity. Moreover, the event represents collaboration between students, the university, and the community—embodying the spirit of partnership to achieve sustainable development.
[Public Relations, FIB UGM – Alma Syahwalani]
