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  • Sunburn Festival climbs to #11 on DJ Mag’s top 100 festivals in the 2024 worldwide list

    Sunburn Festival climbs to #11 on DJ Mag’s top 100 festivals in the 2024 worldwide list

    Mumbai: Sunburn Festival, Asia’s premier electronic dance music festival, has achieved a significant milestone by securing the #11 spot on DJ Mag’s prestigious ‘Top 100 Festivals in 2024’ worldwide list. This accolade underscores Sunburn’s growing influence and reputation on the global stage, making it the highest-ranked music festival from Asia on this year’s list.

    Since its inception in 2007, Sunburn has pushed the boundaries with its world-class production, top-tier artist lineups, vibrant atmosphere and fan experiences catered to the youth. Celebrating its 18th edition this year, the festival has become synonymous with the ultimate electronic dance music experience, attracting music enthusiasts from around the globe. Held annually in the picturesque coastal state of Goa, India, the festival has grown from a modest gathering to a global phenomenon, attracting hundreds of thousands of attendees.

    “We are incredibly proud to see Sunburn Festival recognised as one of the top festivals in the world and as the leading music festival in Asia”, said Sunburn CEO Karan Singh. “Securing the #11 spot in DJ Magazine’s Top 100 Festivals is a tribute to the dedication of our team and the unwavering support of our fans. This recognition fuels our passion to continue pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences at Sunburn. A big shout out and thank you to all fans, artists, government authorities, brand partners, and the DJ Mag team. It means a lot.”

    Sunburn’s rise to #11 places it among global festival giants such as Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Untold Festival, Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields and Coachella. This achievement not only validates Sunburn’s global appeal but also underscores its influential role in shaping the global electronic music scene.

    Sunburn’s ascent in the global festival rankings highlights its dedication to excellence and innovation, reinforcing Goa’s position as a premier destination for music lovers and cultural explorers alike. As the festival continues to evolve and rise in global prominence, it remains a beacon of inspiration for other festivals in the region and beyond. Sunburn Festival is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and cultural exchange through the universal language of music, with its success reflecting its ability to bring together people from diverse backgrounds and create unforgettable memories that resonate long after the music has stopped.

    The 2024 edition of Sunburn Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring an eclectic mix of international and local artists, cutting-edge stage designs and immersive experiences that cater to a diverse audience. Attendees can expect electrifying performances, breath-taking visuals and a sense of community that defines the spirit of Sunburn.

    International artists who have performed at Sunburn’s Festival and Arena shows in India have had wonderful experiences and shared positive reflections about interacting with their fans on Indian shores.

    Timmy Trumpet stated, “Namaste India! I love you so much. Always had this on my dream list to play at the Sunburn Festival to be here after so many years. It’s just a dream come true, thank you for your support!”

    Hardwell stated, “India in general, I think it’s probably my biggest fan base. It feels like a second home to be here. People really know my music here; they love my music!”

    Korolova stated, “It’s amazing I like to come back to Sunburn Goa, every time it’s an amazing  experience, the crowd is amazing and the stage, OMG!”

    Vinai stated, “Sunburn Goa is the one that everyone wants to play here. Sunburn is the no. 1 music festival in India, the best event with the best stage, love you guys so much!”

    Tungevaag stated, “Sunburn was on my bucket list for many years, it feels great to be here!”

    Kahani & Kunal Merchant stated, “Big pleasure to be here, we’ve been waiting to come to India since we started this 2 years later at one of the biggest stages in Asia!”

    For more information about Sunburn and its upcoming events, visit Sunburn – Asia’s Largest Music Festival.

  • Sunburn Arena brings Deadmau5 to Mumbai for 25th-anniversary performance

    Sunburn Arena brings Deadmau5 to Mumbai for 25th-anniversary performance

    Mumbai- Sunburn Arena, premier electronic dance music (EDM) IP (Intellectual Property), announced its first-ever arena show of the season featuring the iconic Canadian music producer and DJ deadmau5 A.K.A. Joel Thomas Zimmerman! This highly anticipated event marks the return of deadmau5 to India, promising an unforgettable night of groundbreaking music on July 12th, 2024, at NESCO Centre in Mumbai.

    Tickets for Sunburn Arena ft. deadmau5 will go live at 12 PM on 30 May 2024, exclusively on BookMyShow. Ticket prices start at Rs. 1200/-.

    With a career spanning over two decades, deadmau5 has consistently pushed the boundaries of electronic music, earning six Grammy Award nominations in the process. Deadmau5’s influence on the EDM landscape is undeniable from headlining major festivals to dominating the charts. His chart-topping success is matched by multiple prestigious awards, including Best Electronic Artist, Album of the Year and Best Live Performance. His groundbreaking contributions to the EDM genre have earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, cementing his status as a true visionary in electronic music. Celebrated for their immersive experience, deadmau5’s performances combine cutting-edge technology, stunning visuals and pulsating beats that captivate audiences worldwide.

    Globally, deadmau5 is known for his work in progressive house and electro-house, as well as other electronic music genres like techno. His repertoire includes some of the most beloved and trending tracks in EDM, such as ‘Glowing Nights’, ‘Echoes of Euphoria’ and ‘Rhythm Revolution’, each amassing millions of streams and rave reviews. After a decade, deadmau5 is set to return with an immersive audio-visual spectacle that showcases his signature sound and unparalleled stage presence, promising to captivate audiences once again.

    Commenting on coming back to India, deadmau5 said, “I am thrilled to be back in India after a decade and perform for my Indian fans after such a long time. The energy and love of the Indian crowd are truly unmatched and I cannot wait to share this special moment with all of you!”

    Adding to this, Sunburn CEO Karan Singh said, “Sunburn Arena has always aimed to bring the most electrifying and memorable experiences to our audiences, and this exclusive show featuring deadmau5 will be nothing short of epic. We are thrilled to welcome deadmau5 back to India after a decade and we look forward to an unforgettable night filled with cutting-edge music, stunning visuals and an immersive atmosphere that fans will cherish!”

    Known for his signature stage helmet, also known as his mau5head, fans of the EDM DJ eagerly await his next big-stage spectacle and earth-shattering productions. Deadmau5 arose at a time when EDM was becoming one of the most popular genres in the west, growing into one of the defining superstars of the late 2000s and early 2010s EDM boom. He has now embarked on his ‘retro5pective: 25yrs of Deadmau5’ tour celebrating 25 years of innovation, collaboration and unforgettable memories.

    Sunburn Arena, known for bringing top-tier international artists to India, is committed to providing an unparalleled live music experience, as it continues to set the bar high with an electrifying lineup of arena shows. The deadmau5 show will feature state-of-the-art production, ensuring that fans can enjoy his performance in a setting that enhances the overall sensory experience. Sunburn has previously hosted some of the biggest names in the global music scene, including the iconic Martin Garrix India Tour, Armin Van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Black Coffee and the unforgettable Marshmello Holi Weekend Tour.

    Sunburn Arena ft. deadmau5 is presented by Absolut Mixers, driven by Hyundai and styled by Jack & Jones.

    Don’t miss your chance to be part of history as Sunburn Arena kicks off its season with an unforgettable night of music, energy and euphoria!

  • Aristobrat launches new boxer collection

    Aristobrat launches new boxer collection

    Mumbai: Aristobrat, a leading apparel brand in men’s slow fashion, has launched a new collection of boxers that redefines conventional apparel and celebrates the intimacy shared between couples. This new boxer collection surpasses the ordinary, showcasing sleek design, comfort, and sensuality while also igniting irresistible sparks of desire in one’s partner. With a bold motto, ‘It’s for Him, but liked by Her,’ the brand is set to redefine the very essence of modern masculinity and intimate fashion.

    Boxers, according to a press release from the company,  have become monotonous, with an abundance of designs featuring checks or polka dots that lack widespread appeal. With the modern gentleman in mind, Aristobrat’s boxer collection is designed to raise the wearer’s confidence and emphasize his innate masculinity, making a bold statement of style and attraction.  Whether worn as a foundation for daily attire or showcased as a statement piece, Aristobrat’s boxers are more than just inner garments; they are expressions of individuality, radiating the essence of suave appeal and magnetic charm.

    Says Aristobrat director &  CEO Karan Singh: “Traditionally, men’s clothing has been overlooked. As we launch our latest boxer collection, we’re not just redefining men’s wear; we’re reimagining moments of intimacy. It’s not just about what he wears; it’s about the experience it creates for both. Aristobrat’s boxers offer versatility, designed to be worn indoors while also providing comfort for lounging. This timeless designs distinguishes them from others in the market. These boxers are suitable for sleeping, leisurely afternoons, or simply slipping into after a long day and ditching your trousers. Our aim at Aristobrat is to evoke admiration, spark connection, and redefine comfort, allowing love to speak in the quiet moments of lounging.”

    Aristobrat’s collection includes a range of impeccably designed items such as sport-luxury polos, formal shirts, occasion shirts, trousers, all-purpose pants, and their signature Tjamas- a true crossover between pants & pajamas, each crafted to serve as a cornerstone in every man’s wardrobe. The affordable luxury brand takes pride in the fact that it never has dead stocks, actively selling all the inventory it generates. This conscious business practice aligns with the its ethos of promoting mindful consumption, reducing waste, and contributing to a more sustainable fashion industry.

  • PM Modi to launch Sansad TV on 15 September: Report

    PM Modi to launch Sansad TV on 15 September: Report

    Mumbai: Sansad TV, a new channel created by merging the Lok Sabha TV and the Rajya Sabha TV, will be launched by prime minister Narendra Modi on September 15, according to a report by PTI.

    Along with PM Modi, the channel launch will be attended by vice president M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla at a function in the parliament building, said the report.

    Retired IAS officer and former textile ministry secretary Ravi Capoor has been appointed as chief executive officer of the channel while the joint secretary in the Lok Sabha secretariat Manoj Arora is the OSD.

    Congress leader Karan Singh, economist Bibek Debroy, Niti Aayog chief executive officer Amitabh Kant, and advocate Hemant Batra will host different shows on the channel.

    The content on the channel will cover subjects such as democratic ethos and institutions of the country. Karan Singh will host a show on different religions, Bibek Debroy on history and Amitabh Kant on ‘Transformation of India’, SAARCLAW vice president Batra will host a show on legal matters. Principal economic advisor to the finance ministry Sanjeev Sanyal will host a show on the economy and esteemed endocrinologist Dr Ambrish Mithai will moderate a show on health issues.

    When Parliament is in session, Sansad TV will have two channels that will broadcast the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha simultaneously.

  • ACG appoints Alexander Robertson as chief marketing officer

    ACG appoints Alexander Robertson as chief marketing officer

    MUMBAI: ACG Group, the world’s only integrated offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry today announced the appointment of Alexander Robertson as the new chief marketing officer for the Group.

    In his role, Robertson will be responsible for continuing to drive ACG’s marketing initiatives and current growth across the group’s global focus markets. He will be based at the company’s Mumbai head office. With more than two decades rich experience across the spectrum of B2B and B2C marketing, branding communication, design and advertising, Robertson is a true brand specialist. 

    He has worked for global agencies including Ogilvy & Mather, Brand Union and most recently held the position of executive creative director at Landor in Mumbai. He takes over from Peter Neve, who has decided to move back to his home country following three successful years at ACG.

    ACG MD Karan Singh said, “We are very excited to have Alex on board. With his rich experience in narrating successful brand stories, we are confident that ACG will chart newer heights under his leadership. I also wish to thank Peter Neve, who helped ACG create a new identity and will be remembered for his work on OneACG.”

  • Sunburn Goa announces the phase Two Early bird tickets

    Sunburn Goa announces the phase Two Early bird tickets

    MUMBAI: With just under five months to go until Sunburn returns to the stunning shorelines of Goa for its eight season, the festival has announced that its Phase Two Early Bird Tickets are now on sale. Famed for its exotic climate, idyllic beachfront and affordable price tag, Sunburn has rejuvenated the Goan party scene and is the perfect destination for festival-goers hoping to escape cooler climates and experience something unforgettable.

    Raising the bar for its 2014 edition, Sunburn will play host to over 150 artists across 8 colossal stages on the 27th, 28th and 29th of December. With past headliners including dance music heavyweights Above & Beyond, Axwell, Afrojack, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren, Fedde le Grand, Paul Van Dyk and Markus Schulz, Sunburn has had a profound influence on the Indian electronic scene since its inception in 2007, with Mixmag hailing it “one of the wonders of the clubbing world”. With Sunburn clocking an attendance of over 160,000 fans from across the globe in 2013, the upcoming line-up announcement for 2014 promises to be even bigger and better than ever before.

    The festival also boasts jaw-dropping production; with Sunburn’s main stage harboring an impressive 200-foot structure – the largest ever stage construction in Asia. The legendary Cubezoid stage will also return for its fourth year at Sunburn, providing a multi-sensory sensation that brings together world class LED lighting and video projection that make for a high-octane fusion of space and sound. Sunburn has tied up with India’s biggest brands like Hero, Micromax, Kingfisher, Quikr and Jabong to create unique experiences including augmented reality environments and Xylo bands also on offer, Sunburn revelers will light up the sky in what will be a 360-degree sonic experience.

    Thrill seekers can also expect to find a whole host of activities at their disposal such as stunt biking, zorbing, volleyball and bungee jumping, with more adrenaline-fuelled surprises in store. Early bird ticket holders can also gain first access to on-site activities, plus new for 2014, the festival will provide exclusive packages (including camping and cruise options) to guarantee affordability.

    Sunburn will also provide even more music, dancing and unforgettable moments with their ‘Afterdark’ parties set across the North of Goa. Taking place in multiple locations and exploring various genres of electronic music, Sunburn will ensure the party never stops and offer fans the experience of a lifetime.

    Karan Singh, CEO, Sunburn said, “Offering the audience a never-seen-before experience, Sunburn has become the definitive identity of international electronic dance music.  Continuing the legacy, this year SunburnS8 will take the festival experience to the next level where we aim to create a maniacal musical atmosphere. With SunburnS8, we will surely redefine the dance music experience of the country, and promise to give the audience a sound, which they have never heard earlier. SunburnS8 will be the biggest & best yet.” 

  • Techzone partners with Sunburn, offers WAP page for international music

    Techzone partners with Sunburn, offers WAP page for international music

    MUMBAI: Techzone, the largest aggregators, developers, publishers and distributors of entertainment content, has become the official partner of Asia‘s premier Dance Music Festival "SUNBURN" for offering a single platform to users for accessing unlimited international music via PLAYGROUND, and valuable informative content on Sunburn via WAP, CRBT and SMS services.

    With this association, users will get to completely get into the groove of Sunburn as PLAYGROUND will open up the biggest library of international music in India for all the music lovers and offer them unlimited free access for 3 days. To add to it, the specially created WAP page allows an interactive platform that allows customers to browse and download more than 2,00,000 + International music tracks from the two labels Universal Music Group and Sony Music International, Videos, Artists‘ trivia, gossips, program schedule, festival guide, exclusive photo gallery, has voting options etc. All this, right through their mobile phones, while they are on the move without worrying about the long buffer time of downloads and the screen misfits for the web pages by simply sending SMS SUNBURN to 56060.

    It‘s the first time in the VAS industry that almost the entire catalogues of these two labels have been made available at a single portal for Indian mobile user to download.
    Commenting on the Official tie-up with Sunburn, Mr. Naveen Bhandari, Director of TechZone says, "We are glad to be associated with Sunburn and offer PLAYGROUND as their official technology partner. Sunburn is expanding year on year with thousands of followers and participants, and there is a need to engage all of them with superior services and an enhanced experience of the festival. Our WAP, CRBT and SMS services will make sure that all the users have a increased access to all the important information about the festival and PLAYGROUND will ensure that they have enough music to lose themselves into the Sunburn aura."

    He adds, "There is a great demand for international music in India, and with the biggest of audio labels on board, we want to make the entire library of international content more accessible to a larger base of users by offering it on mobile platform. Our expertise in monetization of content enables us to create a robust business model that enables us to participate with events such as Sunburn, creating opportunities for the consumer to experience the product offering and access the same experience at a later stage through the PLAYGROUND Store."
    Mr. Karan Singh, CEO of Sunburn, adds, "Sunburn is Asia‘s biggest music festival that garners great attention from music lovers across the world. During every sunburn festival we have been witnessing huge demand for content on sunburn and on international music. Thus, we decided to partner with Techzone to provide the music and sunburn enthusiasts what they want. Techzone‘s technological expertise and its PLAYGROUND store with its cast library of music is a great addition to the event."

    To ride on the SUNBURN wave, simply SMS SUNBURN to 56060 and get grooving with mind-blowing music

  • 20 films on Buddhism to be screened at 5-day fest

    20 films on Buddhism to be screened at 5-day fest

    NEW DELHI: Over 20 feature and short films on Buddhist philosophy and thought from seven countries will be screened during ‘Inner Path‘, a five-day festival of understanding Buddhist thought and philosophy.

    Union Minister for Culture Kumari Selja will inaugurate the festival on 27 April at Azad Bhavan of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Council president Karan Singh and director-general Suresh K Goel will also be present at the event.

    The inauguration will be followed by ‘Buddhist Sacred Dances and Rituals‘ by a six-member dance troupe from Sri Lanka.

    Prior to the inauguration of the main event, the exhibition ‘The Greatest Journey of Ideas: Spread of Buddhism‘ – a select range of photographs of Buddhist Art in 19 countries by art historian-filmmaker- photographer Benoy K Behl will be inaugurated the same day.

    Ten films by Behl are also being screened as part of the Festival.

    ‘The Inner Path‘ is being organised by the Network for Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) and the Devki Foundation and is the first International Buddhist Festival in the country of his birth.

    The festival, which is expected to become an annual feature, has been conceptualised by film critic and NETPAC president Aruna Vasudev, and is being held in partnership with filmmaker Suresh Jindal, chairman of the Devki Foundation.

    Vasudev said the features, documentaries, and shorts are coming from Bhutan, Argentina, Korea, Sri Lanka, China, Japan and India.

    Renowned directors and film personalities from these countries will be present. They include director Yoon Yong-jin of ‘Hal‘, Srilankan film star Thumindu Dodantenna of ‘Sankara‘, ‘Amongst the Clouds‘ by Edward A. Burger; the documentary ‘Peace is every step‘ by Gaetano Kazuo Maida, and renowned director Hector Kumarasiri whose film ‘Abinikmana‘ will have its world premiere here.

    NETPAC had organised a festival of films on Buddhism way back in 1995. Vasudev added that ‘Trishagini‘ by Azad Bhavan which was screened in 1995 will also be shown, apart from the ten films by Behl, and Im Kwon-Taek‘s ‘Come Come Come Upwards‘.

    Behl said he had been documenting the history of Buddhism and had made 12 films on the subject.

    Starting from 27 April and slated to go on till 1 May, the festival at the Azad Bhavan (Indian Council of Cultural Relations) will present Buddhist philosophy and aesthetics through various creative forms – a dance performance, films, an exhibition of photographs, and selected art works, discourses, discussions and debates.