Gilga Sahid Wins the Title of “Most Popular Alternative Dangdut” IDA 2025 – Gentara

Gilga Sahid: From Javanese Pop to the Peak of Alternative Dangdut

Gilga Sahid’s name has long been around the world of Javanese pop music and alternative dangdut. Born and raised in Madiun, East Java, Gilga studied at MAN 2 Madiun. Since his school days, his love for music has been visible: he often takes part in singing competitions and actively practices vocals.

Gilga’s professional journey began when she started with a band called GildCoustic in 2017 — a band with refreshing Javanese pop music that is close to local culture.

Songs, Virality and Musical Identity

One of the turning points in Gilga’s career occurred when she released a single “To take” via GildCoustic — a Javanese song that received a warm welcome, especially among fans of campursari music, Javanese pop and modern dangdut.

Gilga is known not only as a singer, but also as a songwriter and vocalist with a distinctive voice: soft but emotional, very suitable for the feel of alternative Javanese pop/dangdut that combines tradition and modernity.

After years of maintaining musicality and consistent work, Gilga and his band often appear on various stages – from local events to large invitations. Even at special moments such as the celebration of the 731st Anniversary of the City of Surabaya, GildCoustic is trusted to entertain thousands of residents, performing mainstay songs such as “Ginio”, “Nemen”, “Lamunan”, and others.

Titles & Awards: The Peak of Struggle at IDA 2025

2025 will be a special year for Gilga Sahid. In the Indonesian Dangdut Awards 2025 event — a prestigious award for Indonesian dangdut people — Gilga won the category “Most Popular Male Solo Alternative/Regional Dangdut Singer”.

This award is not just about popularity — but rather recognition of the consistency, dedication and talent that has been demonstrated since he worked his way up from the bottom. Setting aside many well-known nominees, Gilga succeeded in proving that Javanese traditional and pop music can remain relevant in the modern dangdut industry.

Life, Collaboration, and Personal Color

Apart from his solo career, Gilga is also known for his partnerships — both in bands and collaborations with dangdut singers. His life as a musician cannot be separated from the dynamics of the industry: from appearing in orchestras, studio recordings, to big gigs.

Not a few of Gilga’s works and songs have been enjoyed by the younger generation as an alternative to mainstream dangdut koplo – showing that Javanese traditional/pop music still has a place today.

Gilga Sahid Today and in the Future

With appreciation “Most Popular Male Solo Alternative / Regional Dangdut Singer” from IDA 2025 and a strong foundation of work, Gilga Sahid is now in a promising position. He is clear proof that the journey from village music, through local bands, to reaching the pinnacle of national appreciation is very possible – as long as there is consistency, uniqueness and hard work.

For lovers of Javanese pop music and alternative dangdut, Gilga Sahid is a name worth continuing to follow. And for the country’s music industry, he proves that cultural heritage and modernity can come together in compelling harmony.