Jakarta expects over 600 billion rupiah from BTS and Guns N' Roses

Jakarta projects 600 billion rupiah boost

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has projected that concerts by Guns N' Roses and BTS will generate more than Rp600 billion in economic impact.

Projections based on past concert data

The projections are based on estimates from previous events, including nearly Rp300 billion from Pestapora Music Festival and The Weeknd's concert.

Kanye West concert set the bar high

Kanye West's recent Jakarta show is believed to have generated between Rp450 billion and Rp600 billion in economic impact.

Governor expects even higher numbers

Governor Pramono said he is convinced BTS and Guns N' Roses will generate even higher economic impact than previous concerts.

“When it comes to BTS and Guns N' Roses, I am convinced we will see even higher numbers.”

BTS expects 60,000 domestic and 10,000 foreign fans

BTS's three-day concert is expected to attract sixty thousand domestic concertgoers and around ten thousand fans from abroad.

Three days means thirty thousand foreign visitors

Since BTS's concert spans three days, the governor said it will bring around thirty thousand foreign visitors who can spend money throughout Jakarta.

“Since it spans three days, we speak about 30,000 foreign visitors. They can enjoy Jakarta if everything is managed well.”

Economic impact comes from multiple sources

The two concerts will contribute to the economy mainly through ticket sales, accommodation services, and shopping activities by concertgoers.

Different audiences, different spending patterns

Older Guns N' Roses fans are expected to spend significantly in Jakarta, while younger BTS audiences may have different spending habits but represent a larger segment.

Guns N' Roses plays November twenty-first

The legendary American rock band Guns N' Roses is slated to perform at Madya Stadium in the Gelora Bung Karno Complex in Senayan on November twenty-first, twenty twenty-six.

BTS performs December twenty-sixth through twenty-ninth

South Korean boy group BTS will hold a three-day concert at GBK Main Stadium on December twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh, and twenty-ninth, twenty twenty-six.