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  • Red FM announces Riders Music Festival in  Delhi in February

    Red FM announces Riders Music Festival in Delhi in February

    MUMBAI: In the streets of Delhi, where the roar of engines often competes with the hum of daily life, a unique festival is revving up to take centre stage.

    Imagine the thrill of bikes and music merging into one electrifying experience—this is what the Riders Music Festival is all about. Returning on 8-9 February 2025, the event promises to transform the city into a haven for bikers, music lovers, and food enthusiasts, creating a vibrant celebration of passion and camaraderie.

    The third edition of the Riders Music Festival, announced by 93.5 Red FM, will  feature live performances, curated streetwear, food, and a showcase of custom, vintage, and adventure vehicles.

    Red FM  COO &  director Nisha Narayanan said, “This year, we’re celebrating the camaraderie and solidarity among bikers—values that no institution can instil. At the heart of this festival is the powerful connection between music and riding, two forces that truly bind us together. This time we’re also committed to brand and gender neutrality, welcoming bikers of all kinds, non-bikers, and people from all walks of life. We also aim to promote sustainability, with a focus on electric vehicles, to build a united, eco-conscious community.”

    Red FM also organised a prelude for the Riders Music Festival, with Indian paralympic champion Deepa Malik as the chief guest. 
    Speaking at the event, she expressed:  “Biking has been my anchor through every phase of life, from teenage hobbies to reclaiming my identity after chest below paralysis at 29. Doctors told me I’d never walk again, so I made it my mission from my ‘will chair’ to ride again. Wheels, to me, symbolise freedom, not limits. Riding a modified bike helped me reclaim my mobility, enter the world of sports, and prove that passion can overcome any barrier. This is why at Riders Music Festival I feel like I have a personal connection. My book also captures this journey of embracing challenges with a #bringiton spirit and proving abilities beyond disabilities.”

    The Riders Music Festival 2025 boasts a line-up of seven artist performances, headlined by  Indian music director and singer Amit Trivedi along with  acts by Seedhe Maut, Paradox, Gurbax, Parvaaz, Prabh Deep and Raman Negi.

    Attendees can also look forward to a stunt and gaming zone, along with over 50 exhibits showcasing  custom, vintage and adventure bikes and cars. For fashion trendsetters, a dedicated streetwear zone will feature fashion and  a carefully curated selection of  food and beverage brands.

  • MTV and Rayban collaborate for upcoming bands

    MTV and Rayban collaborate for upcoming bands

    MUMBAI: Upcoming bands that are looking at getting more audiences hooked to their songs got a boost with MTV India’s partnership with Rayban on a nationwide contest called MTV Rayban Never Hide Sounds. Five best bands across Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata got a chance to get mentorship from renowned musicians like Raghu Dixit, Benny Dayal, UdayBenegal, Harshdeep Kaur and Shilpa Rao.

    Genres such as sufi, rock, folk and pop were included in the contest. The five bands – Parvaaz, Rang, Frisky, Pints, Life and Nasya got a chance to collaborate on their mentors’ best tracks. The end result was a gig in each city of the bands with their mentors on their original tracks as well.

    Shilpa Rao performing live at the gig

    Speaking about the initiative, MTV India EVP and business head Aditya Swamy said, “Every young musician needs a mentor to go to the next level and this initiative does just that. Bringing together talent from two different generations has been an incredible experience and I look forward to this becoming a calendar event on the Indian music scene. It’s been an absolute pleasure working hand in hand with Ray Ban in building new talent and giving them a platform to take their music to the people.”

    Ray-Ban emerging markets business manager Shirley Gong said, “Ray-Ban Never Hide Sounds is an initiative to put forth upcoming talent.  This year we were set out to search the most unique and talented voices across various genres of Music. I am delighted to see that this approach has brought a brand new dimension to the latest edition and we have successfully completed this musical journey.”

    The Mumbai leg of the tour was on 30 November at Hard Rock Café in Andheri.