How Absolut Mixers’ Blue Trail Sparked New Connections at Echoes of Earth

At its eighth edition, Echoes of Earth once again proved why it stands apart from the typical music festival circuit. Set across two days in Bangalore, the eco-conscious festival unfolded under this year’s theme, Nature’s Hidden Intelligence, a lens through which music, art, sustainability, and inclusivity seamlessly came together. From a thoughtfully curated lineup to striking upcycled decor, every element reflected a shared belief in coexistence and collective harmony.

That philosophy found a natural partner in Absolut Mixers, a brand that has long stood for a world where differences aren’t just accepted, but celebrated. Their collaboration at the festival, The Absolut Blue Trail, felt rooted in a journey that explored how creativity truly thrives when ideas, identities, and cultures mix freely.

At the heart of the Blue Trail were three large-scale installations by boundary-pushing Indian artists Trishala Srinivas, Alt-Native, and Mechanimal, each reimagining the color blue. In nature, blue doesn’t technically exist as a pigment, but emerges through structure, light, and interaction. That idea became a fitting metaphor for Absolut Mixers’ philosophy: that true vibrancy is born from unexpected connections.

Trishala Srinivas’ towering 22-foot Indian Roller installation was one of the most visually arresting sights on the festival grounds. Inspired by the bird’s electric blue plumage and acrobatic flight, the sculpture was built using metal, repurposed plastic, fabric, muslin, mesh, and LED lights. It stood tall against Bangalore’s serene open skies, shifting subtly with light and movement as it came alive in both form and spirit.

Nearby, Alt-Native’s installation drew from the underwater world, bringing the blue peacock mantis shrimp to life. Constructed using bamboo and metal armature, the piece shimmered with panels made from e-waste and fabric, capturing the creature’s iridescent hues. With moving parts powered by audio-visual and mechanical elements, the installation felt fluid and immersive, echoing the intelligence and adaptability of ocean life.

In a darker, more mechanical corner of the trail, Mechanimal’s animatronic-inspired sculpture paid homage to the Gooty tarantula, a rare spider native to India and known for its striking sapphire colour. Crafted entirely from nearly 100 kilograms of scrap, including metal parts, cogs, chicken mesh, and even discarded lorry seats, the piece stunned audiences with its hyper-realistic movements, blurring the line between machine and organism.

Carrying this creative thread forward was the Absolut Mixers Octo Jones Stage, inspired by the shape-shifting mimic octopus. Symbolic of constant evolution and adaptability, the stage reflected Absolut’s belief in dynamism driven by change. Over the weekend, it hosted an eclectic mix of artists, from indie and alt-rock acts like Rudy Mukta and The F16s, to classical and jazz performers such as Varijashree Venugopal, Grayssoker, and the Vilnius Jazz Ensemble, alongside electronic and tribal techno acts like TribalNeed, EarthJam, and Stavroz.

Together, the Absolut Blue Trail and Echoes of Earth spoke the same language. Just as nature thrives through balance and coexistence, the festival brought together diverse voices, forms, and perspectives across gender, genre, and geography. In that shared space, blue became a reminder that when differences mix openly, the result is something far more powerful than anything that exists in isolation. 

This story is a paid partnership with Absolut Mixers