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  • Hungama Artist Aloud and DeadAnt team up for stand-up comedy platform on Hungama Play

    Hungama Artist Aloud and DeadAnt team up for stand-up comedy platform on Hungama Play

    Mumbai: Hungama Artist Aloud, a platform that supports and promotes independent artists and content, has partnered with DeadAnt to curate, acquire and distribute regional stand-up comedy content on its OTT platform Hungama Play.

    The content has also been made available in the podcast format. The idea is to provide regional comedians with a platform within Hungama’s network for a wider reach, it said in a statement.  At least 10 artists will perform in five different languages — Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi, and Tamil — to begin with. The roster includes Manpreet Singh, Mohit Morani, Trupti Khamkar, Mandar Bhide, Sriram Prasad, Chockalingam, Ramkumar Natarajan, Chirag Panjwani, Shravan Narayan, Subrahmanya Hegde.

    Hungama Artist Aloud senior VP Soumini Sridhara Paul said, “Regional comedy acquisition perfectly ties in with our core philosophy of creating pathways for independent artists from different backgrounds and cultures. While all these artists are popular names in the regional market, we wanted to provide them a global platform via OTT. We also wanted viewers to enjoy comedy while being in the comfort of their homes along with their friends and family, and this partnership with DeadAnt has given us the opportunity to make this happen.”

    DeadAnt founder and editor-in-chief Ravina Rawal said, “Comedy is emerging as the new voice of the youth, with the power to unite people and uplift their mood. With this partnership, we hope to harness Hungama Play’s wide network to introduce talented regional comedians to new audiences across the country, and even beyond borders.”

    The content will also be available on MX Player, Flipkart, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Tata Sky Binge, Tata Sky Binge+, DishSMRT Stick, D2H Stream, DishSMRT Hub, SITI Playtop, ISPs like Meghbela Broadband, Alliance Broadband, ACT Fibernet and Netplus, and Smart TVs like MI TV, TCL, OnePlus TV, CVTE, Toshiba and CloudWalker. 

  • Hungama Artist Aloud and Khazana announce the 3rd edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt; #StayAtHome #StayEntertained returns with a Ghazal edition

    Hungama Artist Aloud and Khazana announce the 3rd edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt; #StayAtHome #StayEntertained returns with a Ghazal edition

    Hungama Artist Aloud, a platform that supports and promotes independent content, and Khazana – an annual concert that celebrates the art of ghazals, today announced the third edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt, India’s first and only talent hunt for Ghazal singers, powered by Hungama. The talent hunt will welcome entries from participants across various countries and will see ghazal maestros, Pankaj Udhas, Anup Jalota, Talat Aziz, Rekha Bhardwaj and Sudeep Banerji reprise their roles as judges. Two winners will get a chance to perform at ‘Khazana – A Festival of Ghazals’ later this year, alongside some of the most prolific Ghazal singers in India. Due to the pandemic and in order to ensure the safety of all artists, musicians, technicians and guests, this year Khazana will be a digital concert, available to stream across Hungama’s platforms.

    In order to participate, aspiring singers will need to upload videos of them singing ghazals of their choice on www.artistaloud.com/khazana2020 before 12th July 2020. Following a jury meet, 20 shortlisted candidates will be asked to upload fresh audition videos by 3rd August 2020, with the final 2 winners being announced by the jury on 17th August 2020.

    Hungama Artist Aloud is also bringing back its hit property, #StayAtHome #StayEntertained for a Ghazal edition. Beginning 30th June 2020, viewers will be able to watch Ghazal singers perform live every day on Hungama Music and Hungama Artist Aloud’s Facebook page at 6 PM and 7 PM, Monday to Friday. The property will feature live performances from renowned singers like Pankaj Udhas, Sudeep Banerji, Pooja Gaitonde, Priyanka Barve, Gayatri Asokan, Runa Rizvi Sivamani, Abhas & Shreyas, Pratibha Singh Baghel, Prithvi Gandharv, and more. Besides this, winners of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt 1st and 2nd edition will also perform live in the series.

    Speaking about the talent hunt and #StayAtHome #StayEntertained – Ghazal Edition, Soumini Sridhara Paul, Vice President, Hungama Artist Aloud said, “We are delighted to associate with Khazana for the 3rd edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt. Since its inception, the talent hunt has celebrated the brilliance of Ghazals and given a huge platforms to aspiring singers. In the last 2 years, we have received a phenomenal response with more than 10,000 participants from over 175 cities worldwide. We are certain that our 3rd consecutive edition will be a resounding success as well. We are also glad to launch the Ghazal edition of #StayAtHome #StayEntertained and are certain that the performances of such gifted Ghazal singers will inspire more people to participate.” 

    Talking about the talent hunt, Pankaj Udhas said, “I am elated to be a part of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt for its 3rd edition. As India’s first and only talent hunt for Ghazal singers, it gives me immense pride to see the legacy of this exclusive platform grow. With the association of Khazana and Hungama Artist Aloud, we want to inspire young talent from all over the world to come forward and show their love for Ghazals.” 

    Khazana – A Festival of Ghazals was founded by legendary Ghazal singer and President, Parents Association Thalassemic Unit Trust, Pankaj Udhas along with Y.K. Sapru, Chairman and CEO, Founder Director, Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) with the support of ghazal maestros Talat Aziz and Anup Jalota. Currently in its 19th year, Khazana has excelled in preserving and promoting the exquisite art of Ghazal singing by giving a platform to both, new and established Ghazal singers. All proceeds from the festival go to the Parents Association Thalassemic Unit Trust (PATUT) and Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA).

  • Hungama Artist Aloud presents World Music Day Festival Season 4: digital edition, in partnership with BookMyShow

    Hungama Artist Aloud presents World Music Day Festival Season 4: digital edition, in partnership with BookMyShow

    MUMBAI: Hungama Artist Aloud, a platform that supports and promotes independent content, has announced the digital edition of its musical gala, World Music Day Festival Season 4, in partnership with BookMyShow. A medley of different forms and genres of music, the festival will feature 4 concerts from 4 renowned artists – Mame Khan, Parikrama, Anand Bhaskar Collective and Hardeep Grewal, performing original songs live from their homes to celebrate the spirit of music. Premiering on World Music Day, 21 June 2020 at 12 noon, each concert will be 45 minutes to an hour long and available to watch exclusively on BookMyShow. Tickets for the festival will be available on BookMyShow starting today, 12 June 2020. Users can purchase tickets for an individual artist’s concert for Rs 299 or buy a season pass for Rs 499 that gives them access to all the 4 concerts.

    Purchasing a season pass will also give the users access to opening acts from Aléa Motwane and Krisha Mongia, two extremely talented teenage artists who featured in Hungama Artist Aloud Discoveration – Gen Next, a musical series that featured independent musicians under the age of 18, performing original compositions.

    Over the past few years, Hungama Artist Aloud has organized the World Music Day Festival to mark the occasion and give music lovers across the country a chance to appreciate independent content and artists. In its third edition, the festival saw simultaneous performances across 8 cities in India. The latest edition of the property, which will be available for viewing on BookMyShow, is an addition to the entertainment platform’s vast array for in-home entertainment offerings, which have catered to the entertainment needs of tens of million users during this lockdown period.

    Talking about World Music Day Festival Season 4, Hungama Artist Aloud VP Soumini Sridhara Paul said, “Hungama Artist Aloud’s foundation is based on celebrating independent music. As a culture, we are known to have music for everything and every occasion. It is an intrinsic part of our lives and World Music Day is the day we acknowledge and honour it. With every edition, it has been our endeavor to take this festival a notch higher and this year is no different. I am certain that the digital edition will provide a hopeful, exciting and entertaining respite to our audiences at a time when they can’t physically be present for live events.” 

    BookMyShow  COO – Live Entertainment Albert Almeida said, “BookMyShow has been the go-to discovery and ticketing platform for millions of entertainment lovers in India and beyond, bringing some of the most compelling properties and artists across formats and genres over the past two decades as also specifically during this lockdown period with a host of virtual entertainment experiences. With the digital edition of World Music Day Festival Season 4, we are excited to bring yet another specially curated unparalleled music offering to the safety of our customers’ homes in partnership with our friends from Hungama Artist Aloud. This initiative is a step forward in our efforts to drive home the stay-home message, with some of the best performers celebrating the art of music.”

    Talking about his concert Mame Khan said, “Music has the power to change the world and bring people closer. I am extremely happy to be part of Hungama Artist Aloud and BookMyShow’s celebration of World Music Day, digitally. In these difficult times, I think it is a great opportunity for all of us to extend our support to each other through music.”

    Rock band, Parikrama said, “It feels great to be able to perform for our fans and celebrate World Music Day with them digitally. We are certain that our fans will appreciate the original compositions that we have to share with them. We are thankful to Hungama Artist Aloud and BookMyShow for providing a medium that will help us connect with our fans.”

    Anand Bhaskar Collective said, “Events like World Music Day Festival are a great way to appreciate music and connect with music enthusiasts from across the country. We are glad that platforms like Hungama Artist Aloud and BookMyShow have taken the initiative to take the festival to a wider, larger audience by taking the digital route. We are excited to be a part of the festival and look forward to performing for the audiences.”

    Hardeep Grewal said, “As everything around us is caught up in the loop of uncertainty, I think it is initiatives such as these that give us hope and respite. I am thankful to Hungama Artist Aloud and BookMyShow for taking the initiative to celebrate and honor music in a manner that brings everyone together.”

    Hungama Artist Aloud World Music Day Festival Season 4: Digital Edition will be available to stream on BookMyShow. To purchase tickets, please visit https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/hungama-artist-aloud-world-music-day-season-4/ET00132704.

  • Hungama Artist Aloud launches ‘Independent Together #StayAtHome #StayEntertained’

    Hungama Artist Aloud launches ‘Independent Together #StayAtHome #StayEntertained’

    Hungama Artist Aloud, a platform that supports and promotes independent content, today announced Independent Together #StayAtHome #StayEntertained, a mega live digital concert with over 75 independent artists from around the world. The multi-format concert will feature artists from different fields performing comedy, poetry, musical renditions and more for the audiences. Premiering on 31st May 2020 at 6 PM, the concert will be available to live stream on Hungama Music and Hungama Artist Aloud’s Facebook pages, YouTube channels and across Hungama’s extended partner network in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Middle East and Africa.

    In a bid to help those affected by COVID-19, Hungama Artist Aloud has also partnered with the Crowdfunding platform, Ketto.org. Viewers will have the option to donate through Ketto to the NGO, Habitat For Humanity, that is working to support daily wage earners and migrant workers during the pandemic. All donations can be made by visiting https://www.ketto.org/fundraiser/HungamaArtistAloud or scanning a QR code that will be flashed on the screen during the concert.  

    Speaking about the concert, Soumini Sridhara Paul, Vice President, Hungama Artist Aloud said, “Hungama Artist Aloud has always worked towards supporting independent artists and providing them a platform to share their talent with the world.  With the possibility of life being online for the next few months even for entertainment and talent, we hope to present this online concert as an example to the kind of shows one can expect in the future. The agenda is to inspire the world with music and entertainment, and give the artist community a global stage to engage with their fans, even if it is digitally.”

    The concert will include performances from 7 Bantai’z, Abhash Jha, Abhijit Ganguly, Aishwarya Majmudar, Ali Barter, Aalok Srivastava, Ambi Subramaniam, Amit Mishra, Amit Sana, Anand Bhaskar Collective, Anil Wanvari (DJ Dad), Anirban Dasgupta, Anshu Mor, Anweshaa, Ashish Chauhan from Delhi Indie Project, Aurko & Alive India Artists, Bhavya Pandit, Chhavi Sodhani, Daniel Fernandes, Darshan Mehta, Dhruv The Band, Dr. Palash Sen from Euphoria, Eka, Faridkot, Gaurav Kapur, Gayatri Asokan, Gino Banks, Ricky Kej (featuring Lonnie Park, IP Singh, Mzansi Youth Choir, Nate Horton, Billy Golicki, London McDaniel), Gunjan Utreja, Hamsika Iyer, Jasbir Jassi, Jasleen Aulakh, Joe Alvares, K – Pop Artist Dabit, Kunal Rao, Manasi Scott, Mauli Dave, Megha Bhardwaj, Mehreen, Middle Name Dance Band, Mihir Joshi, Naveen Kaushik, Neeti Palta, Nikita Ahuja, Nikita Gandhi, Nise Meruno, Ojas Adhiya, Ollie Gabriel, Parikrama, Pooja Sachdeva, Prachi Chaube, Prashasti Singh, Pravin Godkhindi, Purbayan Chatterjee, Rahul Dua, Rashmi Agarwal, Reewa Rathod, Rohan Joshi, Rohini Ramnathan, Ronkini Gupta, Sahil Sharma, Sanjoy Das, Shaan, Shashaa Tirupati, Shashwat Singh, Sheldon D'Silva, Sheppard, Shikhar Naad Qureshi, Shivangi Bhayana, Shrusti Barlewar, Simerjeet Singh, Subir Malik from Parikrama, Suchismita Das, Suchitra Pillai, Suryansh from The Suryansh Project, Taufiq Qureshi (featuring various artists), The PriyaRang Project, Thomson Andrews, Tirthankar Poddar aka 2Blue, Tochi Raina, Uday Benegal, Usha Uthup, Varijashree Venugopal, Varun Thakur, Neville Shah, Kautuk Srivastava, Aadar Malik, Vijaya Shankar, Vipin Aneja, Vipul from Folk Masti, Vishal Dhumal, WNTALN and Yoko Rai.

    The concert will also feature a motivational song titled “United We Fight” by The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to inspire people to strengthen India’s fight against COVID-19. The song is written and composed by Joe Alvares with vocals by Usha Uthup, Salim Merchant, Shefali Alvares Rashid, Benny Dayal, Sonam Kalra, Chandan Bala Kalyan, Joe Alvares, Salome and Samira, and music by Tubby, Pandit Ravi Chari, Pandit Rakesh Chaurasiya and Ustad Faisal Qureshi.

    Talking about the mega online concert, Usha Uthup said, “I am elated to be a part of the concert. The digital medium is already revolutionizing the way we interact with the world. Platforms like Hungama Artist Aloud will become all the more important for artists to perform and engage with their fans.”

    Speaking about the property further, Tochi Raina said, “These are uncertain times and music is known to help soothe and get people through difficult situations. This is why I’m delighted to be a part of a property like Hungama Artist Aloud’s Independent Together that will help entertain people and also offer them a momentary respite from everything going on around us.”

    Ricky Kej added, “As an artist, it is important for me to continuously innovate. Independent Together is one of the most innovative formats that I have come across in recent times. I am certain that we are going to see more such properties in the future. I look forward to performing for my fans and wish them health and safety, within their homes.”

    Hungama Artist Aloud’s talent partners for Independent Together include The Event Co & Ginger PR (Instrumental and light music talent), KWAN, Believe Live, Parikrama Inc, One Digital Entertainment, Purple Star Entertainment and Pink Box Events, while Comedy Talent Partner includes DeadAnt.

    Independent Together will be available to live stream on:

    Hungama Music’s Facebook Page – Facebook.com/HungamaMusic

    Hungama’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/hungamamusicofficial

    Hungama Artist Aloud’s Facebook Page – facebook.com/artistaloud 

    Hungama Artist Aloud’s YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtistAloud

    Besides this, Hungama Artist Aloud will leverage Hungama’s distribution network to reach a wide audience across different countries. In addition to the concert’s live streaming on Hungama Music and Hungama Play, the concert will be available through Hungama Play on MX Player, Snapdeal and Tata Sky Binge. Hungama’s association with Xiaomi will also enable users to watch the concert via Hungama Play on Mi TV and Mi Video. Additionally, users can enjoy the concert on smart TVs like OnePlus TV, TCL, CloudWalker and Zeasn, DTH platforms like Tata Sky, Airtel Digital TV, along with ISPs like ACT Fibernet, ANI Networks, Alliance Broadband, DEN Broadband, Netplus and Meghbala Broadband.