Fri 24 Oct
|Seken Bali
IMPROVE with Joy Joy Joy
Free-style Jazz | Contemporary Sounds | FDC 150K
Time & Location
24 Oct 2025, 22:00 – 25 Oct 2025, 00:00
Seken Bali, Jl. Kayu Aya No.68, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
What's On
IMPROVE is where boundaries disappear and creativity takes the lead. Experience Bali’s most daring musicians pushing jazz into freestyle expressions, weaving contemporary sounds with raw improvisation. Every Friday becomes a canvas for something new.
About Joy Joy Joy
Drawing on the deep musical traditions and vibrant jazz scene of Bali, Joy Joy Joy brings together four of Indonesia's most dynamic instrumentalists. At the core, we have the versatile and commanding bass work of Kristian Dharma, whose expertise spans electric and upright, and the nuanced, inventive piano melodies of Irsa Destiwi, a classically trained jazz composer. The rhythmic foundation is powered by the prodigious talent of drummer Kanhaiya Dasa, a Bali-born phenom who brings a youthful energy and technical brilliance beyond his years. On guitar, Bam George adds his own distinctive touch, tying the complex soundscape together.
The ensemble's music is a fusion of modern and classic influences, rooted in jazz but freely exploring improvisational flights and a variety of genres. Their sound is sophisticated, combining Destiwi's melodic flair and rich harmonic language with Dharma's powerful, supportive bass lines. Dasa's drumming drives the group with exceptional groove and surprising complexity, while George's guitar adds texture and solos. This is a group that celebrates both deep musicality and the joy of spontaneous creation.
Kristian Dharma (Bass)
Bam George (Guitar)
Irsa Destiwi (Piano)
Kanhaiya Dasa (Drum)
FDC (First Drink Charge) 150K per person
Sip and sway with our BUY 1 GET 1 cocktails —available on selected cocktails from 8 PM to 10 PM.
Supported by
Tickets
GA
General admission only, no drinks included.
IDR 100,000
+IDR 2,500 ticket service fee
Sale ended
Reservations are available on all operating days (Wednesday - Saturday)
Thursday
Reservations can be made for any time during operating hours.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (Live Jazz Nights)
Reservations can be made for 8 PM / 8.30 PM / 9 PM / 9.30 PM only.
From 10 PM onwards, tables will be based on First Come, First Serve.
Thursday
No. Entry is free all night.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Guests may enter through one of the following options:
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Option 1: Table Reservations with Free Entry (8 PM - 9.30 PM only)
Early birds can book a table with free entry, limited until 10 PM.
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Option 2: Walk-In Entry (From 10 PM onwards)
Walk-in guests may enter by purchasing a First Drink Charge (FDC) of IDR 200,000 per person.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FDC & GA TICKET PURCHASE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A TABLE, it's best to come early so you can book a table.
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Yes, we do, it's called General Admission ticket. This ticket type is only available on our website until T-1 of the event date, and it's only available for a limited number. General Admission tickets won't be available to purchase at the door.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FDC & GA TICKET PURCHASE DOES NOT GUARANTEE A TABLE, it's best to come early so you can book a table.
Yes! Our Thursday will always have Free Entry.
On Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, you can also enter our bar for free if you come before 10 PM. After 10 PM, standing areas, bar seating, and non-reserved seating remain subject to availability.
You are welcomed to come as you are, as long you're not wearing flip-flops, swimwear, or beverage branded singlet. Leather sandals are fine, we're not fussy ;)
Please note that our bar is located on the 2nd floor of IZE Seminyak Hotel on Jalan Kayu Aya no. 68, right above Meja Kitchen.
We have street parking space available for motorbikes / scooters only. We have limited parking space for small cars at IZE Seminyak hotel basement. For big cars, we suggest to park at Seminyak Square or Seminyak Village which is only 5 minutes away from Seken. To save the hassle, we strongly recommend you to come using online tax apps (Gojek / Grab).
No smoking is allowed indoors between 8 PM - 12 AM, vaping and iQos are allowed. Our outdoor deck is a perfect place for a cigarette break in between the sets.
Yes, we do! We serve seasonal mocktails based on what ingredients are available at the bar at that moment. Ask our bartenders to make one based on your preference. We also have soft drinks if you're in the mood for a plain one.