Indonesia\u2019s custom scene needs a spark in the form of high-octane\nfuel to fan its enthusiasm and fuel optimism among custom industry\nplayers.<\/p>\n
Sleman (ANTARA) \u2014 Indonesia\u2019s largest custom culture event,\nIndonesian Kustom Kulture Festival (Kustomfest), will return under the\ntheme \u201cHigh Octane\u201d at the Jogja Expo Center (JEC) in Yogyakarta on\n10\u201311 October 2026. The event is expected to support the national custom\nindustry.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe \u2018High Octane\u2019 theme was chosen to uphold the scene\u2019s spirit and\ninspire custom industry players in Indonesia to keep accelerating amid\nthe economic slowdown,\u201d Kustomfest director Lulut Wahyudi said in Sleman\non Thursday.<\/p>\n
Lulut said the economic slowdown and the influx of custom parts made\nby large-scale foreign manufacturers posed serious challenges that could\nerode the presence of local home-based custom businesses.<\/p>\n
Kustomfest therefore aims to offer ideas, new perspectives and\nstrategies to help industry players survive and grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cIndonesia\u2019s custom scene needs a spark in the form of high-octane\nfuel to fan its enthusiasm and fuel optimism among custom industry\nplayers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Over its 15 years, Kustomfest has become a platform for collaboration\nand a showcase for local products\u2014from parts to apparel\u2014that have been\nable to reach international markets.<\/p>\n
Alongside its automotive displays, the annual event also has a social\nmission. In collaboration with BAZNAS, Kustomfest will organise an\nenvironmental campaign focused on tackling forest fires. To coincide\nwith Yogyakarta\u2019s 270th anniversary, it will also hold the \u201cRide For YK\u201d\ninitiative with the Yogyakarta City Government to help renovate homes\nbelonging to low-income residents.<\/p>\n
Featured programmes include the Kustom Bike Show, Hot Rod &\nKustom Car Show, Flat Track Race, Art Island and Body Art Show, as well\nas exhibitions by the FXR Paradise, SR Panic and All 3 Wheeler\ncommunities.<\/p>\n
The event will also welcome international builders and judges from\nthe United States and Japan, including Yuichi Yoshizawa of Custom Works\nZon, Makoto Watanabe of Chopper Journal and Matt Talajowski of Sugarbaby\nCycles.<\/p>\n
Through the Kustomfest\u2013Indonesian Attack programme, some of the best\nworks by Indonesian custom enthusiasts will be taken to Japan for the\n34th Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2026 in December.<\/p>\n
Kustomfest 2026\u2019s entertainment line-up will feature Indonesian bands\nincluding Seringai, Kelompok Penerbang Roket, Morfem, Rebellion Rose,\nBlack Horses, Serigala Malam and D.P.M.B.<\/p>\n
Tickets cost Rp100,000 per day when bought online through the Artatix\nplatform, and Rp130,000 per day at the venue. Each ticket buyer will\nhave the chance to win a travel package to the 34th Yokohama Hot Rod\nCustom Show in Japan.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/kustomfests-high-octane-theme-aims-to-accelerate-indonesias-custom-industry-1791471129", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }