Java Soulnation was a music festival concept offering youth-characterized music ( R&B, hip hop,

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and

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) in

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. It was announced in 2014 that the festival was merged with

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into

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2008

The first ''Java Soulnation'' was held at

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, Jakarta,

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on 17 and 18 October 2008. ;Line-Up

2009

The second edition was held at Istora Senayan for the second time and it was held on 30 & 31 October 2009. It was supported by national GSM mobile operator,

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. ;Line-Up

2010

The third edition was held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia and it was on 29 and 30 October 2010. ;Line-Up

2011

The fourth edition was held at Istora Senayan, and it was held for three days for the first time, 23, 24 and 25 September 2011. It was supported by L.A. Lights. ;Line-Up

2012

The 2012 Java Soul Nation took place at Istora Senayan on 28, 29 and 30 September 2012. Once again, the event was supported by L.A. Lights. ;Line-Up

2013

The last edition of Java Soulnation took place at Istora Senayan on 4, 5 and 6 October 2013. ;Line-Up

References

{{reflist Music festivals in Indonesia Annual events in Indonesia Music festivals established in 2008 Hip-hop music festivals