TUMATA: Journal of Arts and Cultural Management
Vol 3, No 2 (2025): December 2025

Talent Management in Music Organizations: Case Study of Jogja Acoustic Management

Vania Aristanisa (Postgraduate Programme of Indonesia Institute of the Art, Suryodiningratan st. No.8, Suryodiningratan, Mantrijeron, Yogyakarta, 55143, Indonesia)
Ananta Dewi Rahayu (Postgraduate Programme of Indonesia Institute of the Art, Suryodiningratan st. No.8, Suryodiningratan, Mantrijeron, Yogyakarta, 55143, Indonesia)
Rahmatulloh Rahmatulloh (Postgraduate Programme of Indonesia Institute of the Art, Suryodiningratan st. No.8, Suryodiningratan, Mantrijeron, Yogyakarta, 55143, Indonesia)
Susilo Nugroho (Postgraduate Programme of Indonesia Institute of the Art, Suryodiningratan st. No.8, Suryodiningratan, Mantrijeron, Yogyakarta, 55143, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2025

Abstract

Jogja Acoustic Management (JAM) is a community of musicians and street musicians established in 2020, which stands out among other street performers due to their appearance, musical ability, and complete music equipment spread across four points in Yogyakarta streets. This research aims to describe JAM’s business model through its talent management using a descriptive qualitative research method with a case study approach. This research complies with existing theory of Talent Management for outlining the pillars of talent management, which includes talent acquisition, activation, talent development, and talent retention. Data collection technique carried out by observation and semi-structured interviews. This research highlights how Jogja Acoustic Management (JAM), a street musician community in Yogyakarta, implements a grassroots model of talent management that aligns with the unique dynamics of informal arts organizations. With the absence of formal legal structure, JAM continuously improving their way to manage talent acquisition, activation, development, and retention through informal mechanisms rooted in community values and mutual support. Several suggestions for JAM are listed at conclusion. This research potentially serves as a model for other performing communities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

TUMATA

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Subject

Arts Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The journal aims to advance scholarly discourse and professional practice in the field of art management and related disciplines. It serves as a platform for the dissemination of original research and conceptual contributions that enhance theoretical understanding and practical applications in art ...