Balai Sarbini
| Balai Sarbini (En: Sarbini Hall) | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Concert/Convention Hall |
| Location |
South Jakarta,  Indonesia |
| Address | Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 52 |
| Town or city | Jakarta |
| Country |
Indonesia |
| Construction started | 1965 |
| Opening | March 1973 |
| Inaugurated | January 6, 1965 |
| Renovated | 2004 |
| Owner | PT Dome Semanggi Indonesia |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 1,300 people including 46 VIP seats |
| Website | |
| http://www.balaisarbini.com | |
Sarbini Hall is a concert hall located in central Jakarta. Adjacent to a comprehensive shopping mall, The Plaza Semanggi.[1][2] Near to five-stars hotels, apartment complexes and Jakarta's Central Business District. Some famous events that are often held in Balai Sarbini for example Indonesian Idol which had been taking from the first season until the fifth. Indosiar event often held in Balai Sarbini like Gebyar BCA and Mamamia Show Season Three.
History
Balai Sarbini is historic monumental building whose idea came from Lieutenant Genelar (Ret) HM Sarbini. Mr. Sarbini was in charge of the Ministry of Veteran and Demobilization in 1963.
President Sukarno inaugurated the project on January 6, 1965 by putting the first stone as the starting of the project. Eight years later, on March 11 1973, President Suharto officially launched Gedung Veteran Republik Indonesia. The architect of the building was Ir. Moerdoko.
In 2000, after revitalization phase which does not change the structure and the condition of the building, Balai Sarbini appears with “new face”. It is not only historic monumental building but also the most representative place in Jakarta to hold cultural activities. Furthermore, it can also generate revenues for Indonesia.
To enhance its performance as a center for cultural activities, the management of Balai Sarbini invited audio consultants to upgrade the acoustic system inside the building, especially in the Main Hall. With the upgrade, Balai Sarbini is currently known as the place with the best acoustic system in the downtown of Jakarta.
On February 23, 2004, President Megawati Soekarnoputri signed a plaque commemorating inauguration of the new Balai Sarbini. From this point of time, Indonesians expect that Balai Sarbini would become the most preferred place for Indonesia's art–lovers and performers to hold their activities.
Balai Sarbini is managed by PT Dome Semanggi Indonesia.