Author: Shamani Joshi
The country’s packed festival calendar reflects a growing appetite for live experiences, but uneven access, rising costs, and creative limitations reveal where the scene still has work to do
In a rare, reflective conversation, NAV looks back on the years spent listening too closely — and the clarity that arrived once he stopped
MDLBEAST Soundstorm established that size doesn’t have to come at the cost of care, culture, or connection
Understanding how festivals are booked explains more about gender gaps than blame ever could
A focused, confident set that relied on pacing, presence, and precision rather than theatrics
The Punjabi artist’s slow-building momentum turned into measurable demand across India and beyond. His recent run shows what steady, unforced growth looks like in real time
The debut weekend delivered massive sets from Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Karan Aujla, NAV and more, even as long commutes, fights, non-functional WiFi and patchy planning shaped the experience
From the crowd at Pacha ICONS to the late-night buzz at Paradiso and the quiet breakfasts at Numâ, every space at FIVE properties flowed into the next like a perfectly mixed playlist
World-class production means little if audiences feel misled before the gates even open. India’s concert economy needs clarity as much as scale.
Once separated by language and location, India’s rap voices now share the same stage at Spotify’s Rap91
