''Rising Star Indonesia'' is a reality singing competition of Israeli origin that began airing on RCTI on 28 August 2014. This program is based on the Israeli singing competition, HaKokhav HaBa and produced by Israel-based, Keshet Media, '' Rising Star''. The program's format lets viewers vote for contestants via mobile apps.
This format adds to the list of RCTI singing competitions along with '' Indonesian Idol'' and '' X Factor Indonesia''. Fabian Dharmawan, the showrunner of said programs, was appointed by the network to produce the show.
The first season of ''Rising Star Indonesia'' began airing on 28 August 2014 after auditions in five cities. The finale was held on December 19, 2014. This season's panel of judges (which are referred to as "experts") consisted of Rossa,
Judika
Judika Nalom Abadi Sihotang (born August 31, 1978) is an Indonesian singer and actor. He has released seven albums (some of which were multi-platinum selling) and received multiple awards including Anugerah Musik Indonesia and Anugerah Planet M ...
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Ahmad Dhani
Ahmad Dhani Prasetyo (born Dhani Ahmad Prasetyo; 26 May 1972), better known as Ahmad Dhani, Dhani Muhammad Prasetyo or Dhani S. Manaf, is an Indonesian musician. He was the frontman of Dewa 19 with his colleague Once Mekel as the co-lead singer, ...
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Bebi Romeo
Virdy Megananda (born 6 September 1974), known popularly as Bebi Romeo, is an Indonesian musician. He began his career in the mid-1990s as the vocalist of band Bima. Before their disbandment, the band released their only studio album, ''Sebuah Awa ...
. Millane Fernandez, Lilo and Andien resigned as the former main experts. The season was won by Indah Nevertari.
The second season began airing on 12 December 2016. The season was won by Andmesh Kamaleng after receiving 80% votes in his final performance.
The third season began airing on 17 December 2018 with Judika, Rossa, and Ariel"''Noah''" returning as experts from previous season, alongside new expert Yovie Widianto. The season was won by Elvan Saragih.
In March 2021, it was announced that ''Rising Star Indonesia'' would air a dangdut version that would be broadcast on
MNCTV
MNCTV (legally PT MNC Televisi Indonesia,first season was won by Rezki Ramdani after receiving 85% votes in her final performance. The second season was won by Zainul Basyar after receiving 74% votes in his final performance.