Peterpan

In 1997 keyboardist Andika (Andika Naliputra Wirahardja) formed a school band inBandung, Indonesia. The band was called Topi, with guitarist Uki (Mohammad Kautsar Hikmat), vocalist Ariel (Nazril Irham), bass player Abel, and drummer Ari. They mainly played Brit Alternative rock until Ari withdrew from the group, and Topi broke up.

Andika regrouped former members of Topi in 2000. The drummer was replaced by Reza (Ilsyah Ryan Reza), a college student from Palu. Loekman (Loekman Hakim), a friend of Indra’s elder brother, joined as their lead guitarist. Andika suggested Peterpan as the name for the band referring to Peter Pan, the character created by author J. M. Barrie. Other names they considered were Mickey Mouse, Spiderman, and X-Men. The band was formally founded on September 1, 2000. Peterpan played onBandung streets and gigged in cafés, with the goal of becoming a house band in one of the city’s cafés. They often covered pop and rock songs (Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Coldplay, U2, Creed, etc.) at O’Hara and Sapu Lidi cafés.

Current personnel

* Nazril Irham (Ariel), Lead vocal, born in Pangkalan Brandan, September 16, 1981
* Mohammad Kautsar Hikmat (Uki), born in Bandung
* Ilsyah Ryan Reza (Reza), born in Poso, March 11, 1977
* Loekman Hakim (Loekman), born in Cianjur, December 30

Ex personnel

* Andika Naliputra Wirahardja (Andika)
* Hendra Suhendra (Indra), born in Bandung, 1977 Valentine’s Day

Genre : Pop-Rock Alternative
Hometown : Bandung, Indonesia
Record Label : PT. MUSICA STUDIO’S

Awards :

2002
Rookie of the Year – Majalah Hai (Hai Magazine)

2004
Group Pendatang Baru Terngetop – SCTV Music Award
Triple Platinum Album – Sky Garden – Musica Studios Indonesia
Concert 6 City 24 Hours – MURI (Indonesian Museum of Records) 18th July 2004 – 19th July 2004

2005
Best-Favorite Artist Indonesia – MTV Asia Awards – February 2005
Pop Group Album Ngetop – SCTV Music Award – May 2005
Best song Ngetop – SCTV Music Award – May 2005
Most Ngetop Band – SCTV Music Award – August 2005
Sales Throughout the Year’s Best Albums Stars In Heaven – MTV Asia Awards – September 2005
Grup pop terbaik melalui lagu Ada Apa Denganmu – AMI Awards – November 2005
Lagu pop terbaik Ada Apa Denganmu – AMI Awards – November 2005
Band Pop alternatif terbaik melalui lagu Kukatakan Dengan Indah – AMI Awards – November 2005
Album Terbaik Bintang Di Surga – AMI Awards – November 2005
Grafis desain album terbaik Bintang Di Surga – AMI Awards – November 2005
Karya produksi terbaik Bintang Di Surga – AMI Awards – November 2005
Anugerah Carta Era – Lagu Rock Pilihan & Carta Terbaik

2006
Best Favorite – Artis Indonesia – MTV Asia Awards – April 2006
Album Pop Group Ngetop – SCTV Music Award – May 2006

Internet
Twitter : http://twitter.com/newpeterpanband
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/-THE-NEW-PETERPAN-BAND-COMING-SOON-/184606272957
Website : http://www.newpeterpanband.com/main.php