Tag: Music festival

  • Walkers & Co Joins Forces with Echoes of Earth for Green Activations Promoting Inclusion and Sustainability

    Walkers & Co Joins Forces with Echoes of Earth for Green Activations Promoting Inclusion and Sustainability

    Mumbai: In its six edition, themed ‘ENSEMBLE OF THE WILD,’ Echoes of Earth celebrated the interconnectedness of India’s richest biodiversity hotspot. The festival highlighted the dependencies and relationships between flora/fauna species, their habitats, and ecosystems, all working collectively to maintain the delicate balance of nature. Walkers & Co, a platform celebrating self-belief, identity, and progress is to announce its collaboration with Echoes of Earth, India’s music and lifestyle festival known for its commitment to sustainability and conservation.

    Walkers & Co took a closer look at ‘THE WESTERN GHATS,’ celebrating efforts for a sustainable future .Key activations on the ground included a people-powered giant ‘Keep Walking’ signage, engaging festival goers in a powerful display. An immersive interactive zone featured a 40ft ‘KEEP WALKING’ sign in giant letters in the sky, showcasing the festival’s commitment to sustainability. Another installation was the crowdsourced e-waste Walkers & Co giant striding man Installation, recognizing the ethos of Dr Hari Babu on rebirthing scraps into art. The initiative resulted in the creation of a 12ft e-waste striding man symbolizing the importance of responsible waste management.

    Building on Walkers & Co’s latest campaign that has given a national platform to emerging artists who are doing outstanding work in the space of inclusion and diversity, Walkers & Co extended its act of enablement with the Aravani Art Project by providing them with a canvas at India’s greenest music festival. Festival goers were witness to larger-than-life banners, telling stories of inclusion and progress for the trans community. The vibrant artwork not only celebrates the resilience of the transgender community but also challenges societal norms, making a profound impact on viewers.

    This collaboration between Walkers & Co and Echoes of Earth exemplified the power of collective action in driving positive change. Together, they aimed to inspire, educate, and create lasting impacts in the realms of sustainability, conservation, and inclusion.

  • MTV Beats celebrate Ganeshotsav with Bappa Beats!

    MTV Beats celebrate Ganeshotsav with Bappa Beats!

    Mumbai: MTV Beats adds the festive fervour and zeal to the most awaited time of the year- Ganeshotsav. Adding zest to the homecoming of lord Ganesha, MTV Beats brings fans of music and Bappa together, and a chance to win exciting prizes and merchandise, with a dynamic “Bappa Beats” celebration across Mumbai!

    Grooving through the streets of Mumbai, two branded canters will explore a new area each day across the 10 festive days, visiting multiple Ganpati Pandals. Taking the MTV Beats malamaal festival en route, the branded canter will comprise a Beats Baby and a host asking visitors trivia about Bollywood, Ganpati and a lot more. Winners will receive branded merchandise of MTV Beats malamaal festival, an exciting watch-and-win contest on the channel!

    Adding to the gusto and verve, a Beats Mandli led by the Beats Baby and consisting of rappers, lezim performers, dhol players, and acoustic bands, will perform at multiple Ganpati Pandals across the city along with the canters on the 8th and 9th day of the Ganpati Festival.

  • Legends of Dance Music will descend to Goa for Vh1 Supersonic

    Legends of Dance Music will descend to Goa for Vh1 Supersonic

    MUMBAI: Living up to the promises made, Vh1 brings the legends of dance music to Goa for a 4 day extravaganza. A journey that began last year will continue to enthrall dance music lovers with not just an event but an experience par excellence.

     

    Building on last year’s brilliant vibes that put Vh1 Supersonic on India’s list of must experience festivals, this year’s event will see world renowned artists like Paul Van Dyk, Dash Berlin, Above & Beyond, Infected Mushrooms, Roger Sanchez, Carl Craig, The Chainsmokers, Stanton Warriors, Dillon Francis, BL3ND, FUNKAGENGA, HOOK N SLING, MARK KNIGHT, MAT ZO and many more turning up the level of excitement and energy on the sultry sands of Candolim beach in Goa on 27, 28, 29 and 30 December, 2014.

     

    Apart from the world renowned legends on board, Vh1 Supersonic also elevates established Indian artists like Ash Roy, Tuhin Mehta, Vachan Chinnappa, and many others, making it a perfect blend of international and home-grown talent.

     

    From the legends of house to masters of techno to the lords of psychedelic trance… Vh1 Supersonic 2014 provides its audience with a wide range of genres to suit the liking of every dance music lover.

     

    With its innovative stage designs, larger than life art installations and to top it all- an unparalleled artist line-up… Vh1 Supersonic has it all!

     

    While last year’s event was created out of the sheer brilliance, hard work and a deep passion for music which was pulled off in a short span of time, in 2014, this year the creators of Vh1 Supersonic, LIVE Viacom18 decided to create an event that will soon be remembered as the happiest dance music festival ever.

     

    Venue: Candolim Beach, Goa

     

    Date: 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th December, 2014