Mumbai: Following the resounding success of the Asia-first edition last year, the iconic, global multi-genre music festival Lollapalooza India 2024 is now gearing up for an even more exciting second edition with a steadfast community-first approach, curating a world of non-stop entertainment that is immersive, interactive, holistic and transcendental. Carrying forward its legacy, the iconic music festival has collaborated with leading global and Indian brands across various industries spanning auto, CPG, retail, beauty, fintech, and food & beverages industries to elevate the on-ground consumer engagement and festival experience surrounding the music.
Scheduled on 27 – 28 January, Lollapalooza India 2024 will once again transform the iconic Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai into a captivating haven for all music enthusiasts, showcasing an eclectic line-up of 40 plus renowned artists from around the globe across a two-day extravaganza. BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination will spearhead Lollapalooza India as the promoter and co-producer for the festival’s Indian edition along with global producers, Perry Farrell and C3 Presents.
Some of the biggest brands from the world and India including Budweiser Beats Energy Drink, Johnnie Walker Refreshing Mixer Non-Alcoholic, NEXA, RuPay, Levi’s®, Maybelline New York, CRED and Bisleri Vedica Himalayan Spring Water along with Maharashtra Tourism have come together to collaborate with Lollapalooza India 2024 curating integrated immersive experiences & unforgettable moments that resonate with the audience.
Brand partners are investing heavily in festival experiences such as Lollapalooza India 2024 and other BookMyShow Live Intellectual Properties (IPs) towards marketing, curating on-ground live experiences that act as real-time consumer touchpoints where young, digitally savvy, spending audiences are present. Live events have become an integral part of the marketing mix across the board, even as brands in B2B or B2B2C industries are eyeing this space as a lucrative opportunity along with B2C brands, and this trend will remain unaffected as long there is a promise of quality and relevance. This has created an opportunity for like-minded brands across sectors to invest strategically in building salience and brand love through entertainment, which is a core part of the consumer’s ecosystem.
Budweiser Beats Energy Drink as Co-Presenting Sponsor continues to honour Lollapalooza’s legacy with the main stage, the Budweiser BudX stage. This main stage at the festival will feature highly anticipated headliners Jonas Brothers and Sting, along with iconic artists who are absolute crowd favourites. Going beyond conventional partnerships, Budweiser is actively co-creating experiences at the music festival, as it joins the Lollapalooza India bandwagon once again. At Lollapalooza India 2024, Budweiser will launch ‘BudX Uncovered’, an initiative to spotlight breakout artists, with two surprise acts on its stage. Through the ‘Bud and Burgers’ initiative, top chefs compete to create burgers that pair perfectly with Budweiser beer, that festival attendees can vote for to crown the ‘King of Burgers’! The ‘Brew District’ will enhance the festival experience with immersive attractions like Bud’s iconic Ferris Wheel, a viewing deck for some Lolla-favs, tattoo and hairstyling stations, arcade arenas and more. Lolla attendees can also get featured on the Budweiser BudX Stage through the ‘Bud Cam’ and win attractive prizes.
Johnnie Walker Refreshing Mixer Non-Alcoholic, also the Co-Presenting Sponsors for Lollapalooza India 2024 and a big advocate for progress, hailed the inaugural edition as exceptional. The Walkers & Co. stage this year, will feature headliners Halsey and OneRepublic while the vibrant Walkers & Co lounge will stand out as a space encouraging bold creativity, self-expression and a testament to the festival’s commitment to collective progress and innovation. Building on its ethos of empowering a community of walkers to always keep walking, this year, Walkers & Co. lounge is focussing on an interplay of interactivity and visually stunning displays created in collaboration with Aashna Malik, a multidisciplinary artist who uses a combination of traditional and digital media to investigate ideas of perception, distortion, immersion and experience. The Walkers & Co Lounge will give the festival goers a chance to dive into Cymatics Installation to feel the beats, see the ripples and let motion be their playful guide. Also part of the lounge is a Kinetic Wall that will give people a chance to dance to their heartbeats. The Tech Drum Circle will allow people to become part of a lively symphony through joyful sounds and movement, bringing the iconic Striding Man to life through rhythmic beats. Additionally, festival-goers will get a chance to personalise their merchandise through screen printing, giving them an unforgettable keepsake.
NEXA, Maruti Suzuki’s premium retail channel and Co-Presenting Sponsors of Lollapalooza India 2024 are set to deliver an unparalleled festival experience with the premium ‘NEXA Lounge’. The elevated deck lounge will include reserved tables, a complimentary curated premium culinary and beverage experience, limited front stage access with an open bar, valet and exclusive festival shuttles to the entry point, between the performance stages and more. Music has always been an important pillar for NEXA and the brand will celebrate it through the specialised ‘NEXA Stage’ at Lollapalooza India 2024, featuring coveted international and home-grown artists such as Caribou and Eric Nam that Indian audiences are waiting for, with bated breath. NEXA cars customised in Lollapalooza themes carrying the vibe, culture and colours of the festival as they have taken over the streets of India across Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Pune amongst others in the run-up to the festival featuring a troupe of hip-hop dancers that electrified five iconic locations in each city, drawing massive crowds! NEXA also collaborated with renowned artist Anime who added an urban touch by creating a graffiti art canvas that perfectly blends NEXA’s brand ethos with Lollapalooza India. The lively journey continues with NEXA’s entertaining multi-episode YouTube series, ‘NEXA Car-a-oke.’ Hosted by Nikhil Kini, the series features engaging conversations with influential figures in the music industry, including Tsumyoki, Dhruv Viswanath, Gaia Meera, Frizzell D’Souza, Anoushka Maskey, Shaan Kambli.
Iconic denim brand Levi’s returns to Lollapalooza India 2024 following the phenomenal response to their consumer engagement installations and activities at the festival’s inaugural edition. The one-of-a-kind ‘Levi’s Tailorshop’ is all set to be a crowd-favourite, community hotspot once again, unveiling 15 designs inspired by music, moments and memories in collaboration with renowned artists Aaquib Wani, Mira F. Malhotra and Anirudh Mehta a.k.a Big Fat Minimalist. Festival-goers have the opportunity to personalize their Levi’s festival product with these limited-edition designs through tailored panelling, heat press stickers and screen prints, expressing their individual style through Levi’s iconic denim only at Lollapalooza India 2024. Levi’s aims to elevate the experience at Lollapalooza India 2024, leveraging the festival as a strategic touchpoint to connect with a targeted audience deeply embedded in pop culture.
Adding to the dynamic brand partnership roster at Lollapalooza India 2024 is Maybelline New York, the world’s leading makeup brand. Orchestrating a comprehensive campaign designed to captivate festival-goers, the brand’s focal point will be the ‘Makeup Playground’ — a never-before-seen immersive experience at the festival. This feature will showcase ‘Lolla Looks’ inspired by artists performing at the festival including Komorebi, Aarifah, Kavya and Mali, offering consumers an opportunity to explore the vibrant world of Maybelline makeup in the style of the festival. Maybelline New York will unveil a new makeup range, providing festival-goers with first access to the Tattoo Liner PLAY collection, featuring six bold, colourful and shimmery liners. Additionally, the brand will showcase the limited edition ‘Music Collection’, featuring favourites like the SuperStay Matte Ink and the viral sensation Superstay Vinyl Ink from its 2023 launch slate. This partnership reflects a shared vision of empowering young GenZ audiences through the freedom of self-expression, whether through music or make-up. Recognizing the pivotal role of music in self-identity and expression for its audiences, Maybelline New York aims to create an exciting playground to experience the world of New York trends and makeup, crafted for all.
In keeping with Lollapalooza India’s promise of making sure that everyone stays amply hydrated at the festival, Bisleri Vedica Himalayan Spring Water has stepped in to not only provide hydration for all festival attendees but do it by creating luxe touchpoints for them. As a premium water brand, every on-ground brand interaction will be curated for a premium experience, featuring sophisticated water carts and a distinctive activation incorporating helium balloons synchronized with the tagline #FullOfAltitude. This innovative approach not only seamlessly integrates the brand but also introduces a vibrant blue hue to the artistic festival landscape.
Another new addition to Lollapalooza India 2024’s exciting brand roster is CRED that will bring with it ‘The Claw’, a fun arcade game machine. The gameplay is straightforward where members can utilize CRED coins earned through bill payments to unlock an access token. Placing the access token into The Claw machine, can help commence play and discover the surprises destiny has in store for the player! CRED’s ‘The Claw’ promises enticing rewards including top-ups, vouchers, watches, accessories and intriguing cross-brand collaborations with other partners featured at Lollapalooza India 2024.
Along with these brands, a Global Card payment network RuPay who helmed the early pre-sale window of tickets for Lollapalooza India 2024 will also engage with digitally-savvy audiences at the festival. RuPay Credit cardholders will get special access through exclusive aisles, special parking, additional discounts and unique experiences at the festival, in a bid to enhance the overall experience of the festival-goers.
Spearheading Lollapalooza India as the co-producer and promoter for the festival’s Indian edition, BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination, has been a driving force, presenting diverse live entertainment acts across various formats and scales, enhancing the live entertainment ecosystem. The entertainment platform itself has created an interactive installation space at Lollapalooza India 2024 which is a creative spin on Whack A Mole called ‘All The Right Moves’ that will feature the thrilling pit-stops one must have on their entertainment calendar in 2024 across music, comedy, activities and more! This engaging space will act as the ticket to entertainment with exciting offers on Lollapalooza India 2024 merchandise and the Lolla Food Park. The platform actively cultivates a digitally-savvy consumer base of young discerning audiences, seeking world-class experiences in music, comedy, performances, theatricals and more. This has opened avenues for brands to strategically invest in the heart of the entertainment ecosystem, fostering a community of relevant audiences.
With the crème de la crème of global and Indian brands coming together to create the Lollapalooza India 2024 experience for consumers and fans alike, the world’s most diverse music festival is certainly one that is not to be missed. Featuring over 40 artists, four stages and over 20 hours of unforgettable live music, art and culture, Lollapalooza India will be a treat for Indians and Asians all across, offering not just music, but also a cultural experience of a lifetime with innovative culinary selections, art, gaming, fashion and much more to be witnessed in India.
