Persatuan Disc Jockey Indonesia (PDJI) marked its 40th anniversary with a special celebration titled Wake Up 40rever.
It was held at Boshe Jogja on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Founded by the late DJ Krishyan Tandjung and Joineri Kahar, better known as Bang Joi, PDJI was established to support and elevate Indonesian DJs.
The Indonesian Disc Jockey Festival (IDJF) became a key moment in strengthening the organisation’s presence in Indonesia’s DJ scene.
Over the years, PDJI has continued to evolve, welcoming new generations of DJs while maintaining its presence across several decades.
Now, in 2026, the organisation has officially reached its 40-year milestone.
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PDJI Celebrates Four Decades of Supporting DJs
The anniversary celebration featured a Touch & Feel session, giving invited guests the chance to get hands-on with the latest gear from AlphaTheta Indonesia.
The lineup included the XDJ-AN, CDJ-1500 paired with the DJM-V5, DDJ-GRV6, DDJ-REV5, and WAVE8.
PDJI also hosted an educational workshop for DJs looking to expand their knowledge and skills. DJ Yudy DOMS led the session as the featured speaker.
The event carried the anniversary tagline UNITY40URDESTINY.
It also hosted the ninth edition of the JOGJA DJ AWARDS, recognising talents and contributors from Yogyakarta’s DJ scene.
This year’s recipients were:
- The Best Yogyakarta DJ of the Year: Prontaxan
- The Best Club Yogyakarta of the Year: Boshe Jogja
- The Honorary Yogyakarta DJ of the Year: Juno Fabiano
- The Rising Star Yogyakarta DJ of the Year: Egnever
- The Honorary PDJI Yogyakarta Member: Fredy
Keeping the energy going behind the decks were DJ NC, Jockie Saputra, Bang Tigor, Yudy DOMS, and Aletta, who all helped bring the celebration to life.
Looking Ahead After 40 Years
The event wrapped up with a ceremonial celebration, the traditional tumpeng cutting, and a group photo to mark the occasion.
PDJI has spent four decades supporting Indonesia’s DJ community.
It continues to bring together members from different generations and help the local DJ scene move forward.
Happy 40th anniversary, PDJI! Here’s to many more years of unity and music.
Jakarta’s dance floor observer. Co-founder of Indonesia Dance Chart