‘This keeps the dream alive’: the bands sleeping at venues to make touring work‘Ini menjaga mimpi tetap hidup’: band-band yang tidur di tempat pertunjukan agar tur tetap berjalan
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EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe a change that started in the past and continues to be true or relevant in the present.
The weather has become much colder recently.
Cuaca akhir-akhir ini menjadi jauh lebih dingin.
EN: The comparative adjective 'harder' is modified by 'much' to emphasize a significant degree of difference.
Learning a new language is much easier with a teacher.
Dengan bantuan guru, belajar bahasa baru menjadi jauh lebih mudah.
EN: In the UK music industry, 'grassroots' or 'small acts' refer to independent musicians who perform in small venues. These artists are currently facing significant financial pressure due to the 'cost of living crisis,' a term widely used in the UK to describe the fall in real disposable income since late 2021.
EN: The structure 'make + it + adjective + for someone + to do something' uses 'it' as a preparatory object (dummy object). This is used when the real object is an infinitive phrase (to afford...) which is too long to place before the adjective.
The heavy rain made it impossible for us to go hiking.
Hujan deras membuat kami tidak mungkin untuk mendaki.
EN: The phrase 'on the road' is an idiom commonly used in the music and travel industry to refer to being on tour or traveling for long periods for work.
The band spent six months on the road promoting their new album.
Band ini menghabiskan enam bulan di jalan untuk mempromosikan album baru mereka.
EN: The 'cost of living crisis' is a specific term widely used in the UK since 2021 to describe the fall in 'real' disposable incomes due to high inflation, particularly affecting energy and food prices.
EN: The verb 'struggle' is often followed by a 'to-infinitive' (to + base verb) to indicate that someone is finding it difficult to achieve a specific action.
He struggles to wake up early on Monday mornings.
Dia kesulitan bangun pagi pada Senin pagi.
EN: The preposition 'like' is used here to introduce examples, functioning similarly to 'such as'.
I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling.
Saya suka aktivitas luar ruangan seperti hiking dan bersepeda.
EN: In the UK, the 'cost of living crisis' refers to a period starting in 2021 where prices for essential goods like food and energy rose much faster than household income, severely impacting the arts and music industry.
EN: The phrase 'a growing number of' is used with plural countable nouns to indicate that the quantity is increasing. It functions as a quantifier and is followed by a plural verb.
A growing number of people are choosing to work from home.
Semakin banyak orang memilih untuk bekerja dari rumah.
EN: A relative clause starting with 'that' is used here to provide more information about the 'simple solution'. 'That' acts as the subject of the clause.
I have a plan that could help us save money.
Saya punya rencana yang mungkin membantu kita menghemat uang.
EN: The term 'grassroots venues' in the UK refers to small, independent music spaces that are essential for new artists to gain experience. The 'Music Venue Trust' is a real charity that works to protect these venues from closing due to financial pressures like rising rent or energy costs.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present or has relevance now.
The local government has started to renovate the old theater.
Pemerintah setempat telah mulai merenovasi teater tua itu.
EN: A Relative Clause starting with 'who' is used to provide more information about the preceding noun 'musicians'.
I know a chef who works at that famous restaurant.
Saya mengenal seorang koki yang bekerja di restoran terkenal itu.
EN: In the UK, 'grassroots music venues' are essential for the development of new talent. However, many are facing financial closure due to rising costs. This initiative by the Music Venue Trust aims to protect the cultural ecosystem by making touring more affordable.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (has/have + past participle) is used here to describe a recent action that has an effect on the present. In news reporting, it often introduces a new event.
The government has announced a new policy to help students.
Pemerintah telah mengumumkan kebijakan baru untuk membantu siswa.
EN: The 'to-infinitive' (to + verb) is used here as an adverbial of purpose, explaining 'why' the charity announced the scheme.
He saved money to buy a new guitar.
Dia menabung untuk membeli gitar baru.
EN: The Music Venue Trust is a UK registered charity that works to protect, secure, and improve grassroots music venues. These venues are essential for the development of new talent but often face financial struggles.
EN: Present Continuous Passive: This structure (am/is/are + being + past participle) is used to describe an action that is currently in progress where the subject is receiving the action rather than performing it.
The old bridge is being repaired by the workers this week.
Jembatan tua itu sedang diperbaiki oleh para pekerja minggu ini.
EN: Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers: The phrases 'inside venues' and 'with bunk beds and shower facilities' act as adjectives to provide more detail about the nouns 'rooms' and 'bedrooms'.
The house with the red door is my uncle's home.
Rumah dengan pintu merah itu adalah rumah paman saya.
EN: In the UK, 'grassroots music venues' are small, independent spaces crucial for new artists to develop. Due to the 'cost of living crisis', many of these venues and touring artists are struggling financially, leading to creative solutions like the one described by the Music Venue Trust.
EN: Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that rename or provide more information about another noun right next to it. In this sentence, 'the chief executive of the Music Venue Trust' is an appositive for 'Mark Davyd', separated by commas.
Mr. Smith, my English teacher, is very kind.
Tuan Smith, guru bahasa Inggris saya, sangat ramah.
EN: Indirect questions function as noun clauses. When a question like 'Why does this matter?' is used as an object, it changes to statement word order (subject + verb): 'why this matters'.
I don't know where he lives.
Saya tidak tahu di mana dia tinggal.
EN: The Music Venue Trust is a UK registered charity that acts to protect, secure, and improve grassroots music venues. In the UK, these small venues are seen as the 'research and development' department of the music industry, where new talent is discovered.
EN: The sentence uses 'that' as a conjunction to introduce a noun clause (reported speech). It functions as the object of the verb 'said'.
She said that the concert was amazing.
Dia berkata bahwa konser itu sangat luar biasa.
EN: The present continuous tense (are limiting) is used here to describe an ongoing situation or a current trend that is happening now.
High taxes are limiting the growth of small businesses.
Pajak yang tinggi sedang membatasi pertumbuhan usaha kecil.
EN: In the UK music industry, 'grassroots' venues and small-scale touring are essential for artist development. However, the 'cost of living crisis' in the UK has made travel and lodging disproportionately expensive for independent musicians, leading to the need for initiatives like the Music Venue Trust scheme.
EN: The phrase 'This is true' is often used to confirm a statement or situation. Adding 'especially' (an adverb) emphasizes that the statement is particularly applicable in a specific context.
The weather is cold, and this is especially true in the mountains.
Cuacanya sangat dingin, terutama di daerah pegunungan.
EN: The structure 'there may not be' combines the existential 'there is/are' with the modal verb 'may' (expressing possibility) and the negative 'not'. It indicates that something possibly does not exist.
There may not be enough time to finish the project today.
Mungkin tidak ada cukup waktu hari ini untuk menyelesaikan proyek ini.
EN: In the UK, 'guesthouses' are often smaller, family-run establishments similar to Bed and Breakfasts (B&Bs). They are common in rural areas where large hotel chains may not find it profitable to operate.
EN: The verb 'aim' is often followed by an infinitive (to + verb) to express a purpose or goal. In this sentence, 'aims to improve' shows the objective of the scheme.
The new law aims to protect the environment.
Undang-undang baru ini bertujuan untuk melindungi lingkungan.
EN: The preposition 'by' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) is used to describe the method or means by which an action is achieved.
She improved her English by watching movies.
Dia meningkatkan bahasa Inggrisnya dengan menonton film.
EN: In the context of the UK music scene, 'sustainability' refers not just to environmental concerns, but to the financial viability of grassroots music venues and independent artists who are struggling with rising operational costs.
EN: The structure 'One of the + plural noun' is used to select a single item from a group. Even though the noun following 'of' is plural (venues), the subject of the sentence is 'One', so the verb must be singular (is).
One of the students is from Japan.
Salah satu siswa berasal dari Jepang.
EN: The 'to-infinitive' (to join) is used here as an adjective to modify the noun 'venues'. It describes which venues are being discussed or their purpose/action.
He was the last person to leave the room.
Dia adalah orang terakhir yang meninggalkan ruangan.
EN: Norwich is a historic city in East Anglia, England. It has a vibrant independent music scene and is known for supporting grassroots arts, making it a fitting location for such a sustainability scheme.
EN: Present Continuous Passive: Formed with 'am/is/are + being + past participle', this structure describes an action currently happening to the subject.
The old bridge is being repaired by the workers.
Jembatan tua itu sedang diperbaiki oleh para pekerja saat ini.
EN: Compound Adjectives: Words like 'triple-stack' are hyphenated to function as a single adjective modifying a noun.
We stayed in a five-star hotel during our vacation.
Kami menginap di hotel bintang lima selama liburan.
EN: In the UK music scene, 'grassroots' venues are essential for new talent. Due to high costs, many venues are now diversifying their space to provide accommodation, a trend supported by the Music Venue Trust to ensure the survival of live music culture.
EN: Appositives are nouns or noun phrases that follow another noun to explain or identify it. In this sentence, 'the owner of the venue' identifies who 'Ben Street' is.
Mr. Chen, my English teacher, is very kind.
Tuan Chen, guru bahasa Inggris saya, sangat ramah.
EN: The phrasal verb 'come from' is used to indicate the origin or source of something. In the past tense 'came from', it describes where an idea or project started.
The idea for the movie came from a dream.
Film ini terinspirasi dari sebuah mimpi.
EN: Reported Speech with 'that' clause: The verb 'explained' is followed by a 'that' clause which functions as the direct object, reporting what the speaker said. In this past tense context, the verbs within the clause often shift to the past (e.g., 'were trying', 'could not').
She explained that the project was delayed due to the weather.
Dia menjelaskan bahwa proyek tersebut ditunda karena cuaca.
EN: Past Continuous Tense: Formed with 'was/were + verb-ing', it describes an action that was ongoing at a specific time in the past or a repeated trend during a past period.
They were often traveling to different cities for work last year.
Tahun lalu mereka sering bepergian ke berbagai kota untuk bekerja.
EN: In the music industry, a 'tour party' refers to the entire group of people traveling together for a concert tour, which includes not only the musicians but also technicians, managers, and road crew. The high cost of accommodation for such a large group is a significant barrier for independent artists.
EN: Present Perfect Passive Voice: Formed by 'has/have + been + past participle'. It is used to describe an action that has happened to the subject, emphasizing the result or the current state rather than who performed the action.
The new project has been completed by the team.
Proyek baru ini telah diselesaikan oleh tim.
EN: Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers: The phrase 'in the music industry' acts as an adjective modifying 'people', specifying which group of people is being referred to.
The students in this classroom are very hardworking.
Para siswa di ruang kelas ini sangat rajin.
EN: In the context of the UK music scene, 'grassroots' and 'industry' support are crucial because many small venues have faced closure due to economic pressures. The 'initiative' refers to collective efforts by organizations like the Music Venue Trust to protect the cultural ecosystem.
EN: First Conditional: Used to talk about things which might happen in the future. The structure is 'If + present simple, will/could/might + base verb'.
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
Jika besok hujan, kami akan membatalkan piknik.
EN: Modal Verb 'Could': Used here to express possibility in the future, suggesting that the outcome is potential rather than certain.
With enough practice, you could win the competition.
Dengan latihan yang cukup, kamu mungkin bisa memenangkan pertandingan.
EN: In the music industry, 'acts' is a common term used to refer to performers, bands, or artists. 'Grassroots' venues are small, independent music spaces that are essential for new talent to develop but often face financial struggles in the UK.
EN: The phrase 'keep something alive' is a resultative construction where 'alive' functions as an object complement, describing the state of the object 'the dream' resulting from the action.
The community worked hard to keep the local traditions alive.
Komunitas bekerja keras untuk menjaga tradisi lokal tetap hidup.
EN: Relative clauses starting with 'who' are used to provide more information about a person or group of people (in this case, 'artists').
Students who study every day usually get better grades.
Siswa yang belajar setiap hari biasanya mendapatkan nilai yang lebih baik.
EN: The 'cost of living crisis' in the UK has significantly impacted the arts. Grassroots music venues and independent artists are particularly vulnerable as inflation affects travel, energy, and equipment costs, making the 'starving artist' trope a harsh reality for many.
EN: The verb 'make' is used here as a causative verb followed by an object ('live music') and an adjective ('more sustainable'). This structure (make + object + adjective) describes causing something to reach a certain state.
The new law will make public transport more affordable.
Undang-undang baru akan membuat transportasi umum lebih terjangkau.
EN: The preposition 'toward' is followed by a gerund ('making'). When a preposition is followed by an action, that action must be in the -ing form to function as a noun (gerund).
We are working toward improving our service quality.
Kami sedang berupaya untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan kami.
EN: The term 'sustainability' in the UK music industry often refers to the 'grassroots' level—small venues and independent artists who struggle financially. This scheme by the Music Venue Trust is a response to the 'cost of living crisis' affecting the British economy.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Berasal dari akar rumput, mengacu pada organisasi atau kegiatan yang terdiri dari masyarakat biasa, bukan elit.
Dalam konteks: Akomodasi, tempat tinggal.
Dalam konteks: Rencana, program.
Dalam konteks: Diubah, dikonversi (penggunaan).
Dalam konteks: Fasilitas, perlengkapan.
Dalam konteks: Pedesaan, daerah terpencil.
Dalam konteks: Keberlanjutan, kelestarian.
Dalam konteks: Bermegosiasi, berunding.
Dalam konteks: Inisiatif, langkah baru.
Dalam konteks: Praktis, layak dan dapat diterapkan.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
A period of time where the prices of essential goods like food and energy rise faster than household income.
Krisis biaya hidup
The lifestyle of traveling frequently, especially for work such as a touring musician.
Kehidupan di perjalanan, kehidupan tur
To continue to hope for or work towards a goal despite difficulties.
Menjaga mimpi tetap hidup
Over a long period of time in the future.
Dalam jangka panjang