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Syarif Hidayatulloh Advances to Dangdut Academy 8, Following Mila's Success Path
Syarif Hidayatulloh from Tuban, East Java has passed auditions for Dangdut Academy 8 following his first-place victory at Forsa Idol East Java in November 2025. He aims to replicate the success of fellow Forsa Idol winner Mila Nurwanti, who reached the top five in Dangdut Academy 7.
Quick Facts
Who
Syarif Hidayatulloh
What
Passed Dangdut Academy 8 auditions
When
June 22, 2026 (audition date)
Where
Desa Klotok, Kecamatan Plumpang, Kabupaten Tuban, Jawa Timur (Indonesia)
- Passed Dangdut Academy 8 auditions
- Won first place at Forsa Idol East Java senior category
- Currently studying music at state university
- Following career path of Mila Nurwanti from DA7
- Syarif Hidayatulloh
Syarif Hidayatulloh, a young musician from Desa Klotok in Plumpang District, Tuban Regency, East Java, has successfully passed the auditions for Dangdut Academy 8, the dangdut talent search competition broadcast by Indosiar. The auditions took place on Monday, June 22, 2026, marking a major milestone in his music career and bringing pride to his hometown.
Syarif's advancement to the prestigious competition comes after he won first place in the Forsa Idol East Java Provincial competition in the senior category in November 2025. He is currently a student in the Music program at Universitas Negeri Surabaya. The young artist expressed gratitude to his parents, who have been his primary source of strength throughout his musical journey, as well as to FORSA (Fans of Rhoma and Soneta) and the Indonesian Dangdut Musicians Association (PAMDI) for their support.
The competition holds particular significance as it has launched many successful dangdut artists across Indonesia. Syarif has expressed his aspiration to follow in the footsteps of Mila Nurwanti, who also won Forsa Idol at the provincial level (in DKI Jakarta) and achieved success in Dangdut Academy 7, reaching the top five. He views this opportunity as a chance to pursue a larger national platform and fulfill his musical aspirations.
Syarif emphasized that reaching this stage was no easy feat and acknowledged his surprise at being selected during the artist judges' evaluation phase. His success has become a source of pride for Tuban Regency, as he now represents his hometown on the national stage. Looking forward, Syarif hopes to honor his parents and bring recognition to Tuban through his performances in the competition.
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Why This Matters
Syarif's advancement represents a significant pathway for regional talent to reach national prominence in Indonesia's competitive dangdut music scene. By following a proven success formula through provincial competitions like Forsa Idol, he demonstrates how local talent development can lead to broader opportunities. For aspiring musicians across Indonesia, his story illustrates that strategic participation in established talent pathways can create tangible career progression and national platform visibility.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 22, 2026
WireSyarif passes Dangdut Academy 8 auditions
Jun 23, 2026
WireNews of Syarif's advancement published and confirmed