ITS Campus, ITS News — HIVI!’s performance was the main attraction at the closing night of the Gerigi x UKM Expo (GEREX) 2026 on Friday (August 14th). A total of 7,269 new students from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) filled the ITS Alumni Park and were captivated by the pop band’s music.

That evening, three members of HIVI! opened their performance with the song “Candan Train ,” which was immediately greeted enthusiastically by the new students. Not only did they perform several songs, but the band also took the time to greet the audience and express their excitement at performing before the ITS community again on the closing night of GEREX 2026.

The excitement continued with HIVI!’s performance of ” Mata ke Hati .” The atmosphere was further enlivened by the presence of large balloons filling the audience area. The new students played with and passed the balloons around the crowd while enjoying the performance from the stage.

The interaction between the band, known for their love-themed songs, grew even more intense when one of their vocalists, Ilham Aditama, stepped down from the right side of the stage toward the audience. His arrival amidst the crowd was immediately greeted enthusiastically by the new students surrounding the stage. 

In addition to performing familiar songs, HIVI! also introduced their latest work through “Main.” The song served as part of their performance to greet the 2026 ITS freshmen and introduce the Jakarta-based pop group’s new musical style.

The moment of togetherness was felt again when HIVI! performed ” Since There’s You.” New students were invited to wave their hands to the rhythm of the song, until the Alumni Park area was filled with the audience’s hands moving in unison. Finally, HIVI performed “Ready to Fall in Love Again” to conclude the performance.

HIVI! not only provided entertainment, but also delivered a message to new students about to begin their college life. Guitarist and HIVI! member Febrian Nindyo encouraged the new students to embrace their studies with enthusiasm and perseverance. “Welcome this exciting and challenging college period with enthusiasm and perseverance,” he said.

HIVI! vocalist Ilham Aditama also delivered a message about the importance of togetherness. He reminded newcomers to Kampus Perjuangan to build a supportive community of friends throughout their campus life. “Standing together and helping each other is the key to achieving big dreams,” he said.

Meanwhile, HIVI!’s newest vocalist, Keisha Cinantya, emphasized the importance of building relationships from the start of college. She believes the campus environment can be a space for students to expand their connections and open up new opportunities. “Don’t forget to make connections on campus,” she said.

The closing night of GEREX 2026, along with HIVI!, also served as part of efforts to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, point 4, concerning Quality Education, featured inspirational messages that are expected to motivate new students to continue developing on campus. (*)

Reporter: Iffah Najwa Ulya
Redaktur: Mifda Khoirotul Azma