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SulaFest announces the ‘Rise and Shine’ Contest WHAT? SulaFest ‘Rise and Shine’ Contest WHEN? 3-5 February, 2017 WHERE? Sula Vineyards, Nashik Celebrating a decade in 2017, SulaFest is leaving no stone unturned to make the occasion extra special! The country’s most awaited gourmet, wine, drinks, music, fashion and more… festival is announcing the ‘SulaFest Rise and Shine Contest’– a contest that offers promising Indian artists a chance to be a part of The Line-up of the Year! Known for bringing fresh artists from across the globe including India - featuring a wide range of genres, SulaFest’s contest is open to all forms of music, be it rock, techno, reggae, ska, indie, folk, electronica or jazz. The amazing line-up this year includes popular bands from around the world, ranging from the UK, Italy, Israel, Argentina, India, Bosnia, Germany and more! Some of these include Grammy nominated as well as world festival favourites such as Dubioza Kolektiv, Jan Blomqvist and Band,

Saarang, the annual event of IIT Madras presents a Rock Show by Katatonia and Classical Night by Sudha Ragunathan and Vineeth Rock Show Swedish metal band Katatonia will be taking the Rock Show stage at Saarang 2016. Previous editions have seen crowds of over 6000 rocked by the likes of Opeth, Karnivool and Parikrama. Katatonia’s story began in earnest 25 years ago when Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström first joined forces to explore the limitless possibilities of the then burgeoning doom and death metal scenes. Bands like Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride were standard bearers for British melancholy, but Peaceville label mates Katatonia swiftly established themselves as Sweden’s idiosyncratic equivalent, releasing their debut album Dance Of December Souls at the end of 1993 and receiving immediate acclaim within the metal underground. With a sound that was both familiar and startlingly fresh, Katatonia’s early works exhibited plenty of the elegance and subtlety that would lat

Vh1 Supersonic announces Eric Prydz  Legendary Swedish DJ, Eric Prydz, will make his first appearance in India with Vh1 Supersonic 2017. As Vh1 Supersonic moves closer to its audience in its 4th edition by relocating to Pune; it will undergo a transformative process This February, LIVE Viacom18’s marquee property Gionee Vh1 Supersonic, is back with a powerful experience. The festival that’s been responsible for bringing landmark artists and events to India including Skrillex, Major Lazer, and Chainsmokers is set to announce an artist widely recognized as a game-changer in the electronic music industry, as it’s first headline act of the 2017 edition of Vh1 Supersonic - Eric Prydz. Fans in India have been clamouring for years for Eric Prydz. Vh1 Supersonic’s announcement of Eric Prydz as one of the festival headliners will send a ripple of excitement through fan communities in India and across the Asian region as well. This is not only his India debut but also his first ever per

Shaan at Saarang, IIT Madras Saarang, the annual event of IIT Madras presents for the first time ever, Shaan as the headlining act for it’s upcoming edition of Popular Night. Saarang grand finale ­Popular Night, with an audience of close to 8,000 has been the stage for the best performers of Bollywood and Indian cinema such as Sonu Nigam, Shankar­Ehsan­Loy, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vishal ­Shekhar and many more. In January, 2017 the familiar chords of favourites such as Main Hoon Don, Where’s The Party Tonight and soulful numbers like Chand Sifarish and Behti Hawa Sa Tha Woh will enchant and excite thousands at the Open Air Theatre at the IIT campus in Chennai when Bollywood playback singer Shaan takes the stage. Saarang is the annual cultural festival of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, accredited with a heritage stretching from the late 70’s. It is one of the largest student-run festivals of its kind in the country. The five-day festival is scheduled from 4th to 8th Januar

Red FM, India’s largest radio network will be adding a kadak tadka to your daily commute from work to home by bringing to you the doctors of comedy. Delhi’s dearest prankster and more famously known as Dili ke Kadak launde – Kisna and Ashish to host their next show from your car. Dili ke Kadak launde will accompany you on your next drive for Red FM’s new campaign – ‘Agla Show Teri Car Se’ and give you a chance to have your own moment of fame by hosting the show together from your own car. The show packed with insane antics to provide entertainment in its purest form to the listeners will act as a perfect resort to your daily dose of highlights on city news, national headlines to funny insights, social media trends, Bollywood and more. The fun-filled show will air every evening from 5 pm to 9 pm. The show kick-started with a bang with the first on-air show with the famous Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa in his car. Other celebs like boxer Vijender Singh and Richa Chadha will also do a

Ananya Birla, well-known in India as a leading innovator launches her debut International single “Livin’ the life”. The 22-year old has been exclusively signed by leading record label, Universal Music Group. At a glittering evening in Mumbai on 12th November, Saturday, Ananya Birla’s single was launched amidst a host of celebrities and some exciting entertainment! Featuring Illusionists, street dancers and even a sand artist, Ananya Birla made her sensational debut performance on stage, belting out her single “Livin’ the Life”. The highly infectious and up-tempo pop / dance single is produced and co-written by Internationally acclaimed music producer Jim Beanz who has previously worked with global superstars Nelly Furtado Cheryl Cole, Demi Lovato, Jason Derulo to name a few. “Livin’ the life” was recorded at Sunset Sound Studio, Pennsylvania. Ananya Birla says, “With Livin’ the life, I am following my dream. I’ve always loved music, and making music. The song is about f

Vh1 Supersonic, Pune WHAT - Vh1 Supersonic, Pune WHEN - 10th – 12th February, 2017 WHERE - Laxmi Lawns, Magarpatta Hadapsar, Pune This February, put on your best party clothes as Vh1 Supersonic gears up to turn India’s Youth Capital into the Nation’s Party Capital! Mark your calendar as the music and party fever raises sky high with the 4th edition of the most awaited dance music festival, Vh1 Supersonic 2017. One of the biggest dance music festivals in India, Vh1 Supersonic is all set to unite all music lovers this time round in Pune on 10, 11, and 12th February, At Laxmi Lawns, Magarpatta The music festival that has brought to India some of the greats from the international world of EDM such as Skrillex, Axwell, Zedd, W&W, Steve Aoki Paul Van Dyk, Above & Beyond, The Chainsmokers, Dash Berlin and many more, is excited to move closer to its followers. Moving beyond just three days annual festival, Vh1 Supersonic is also popular for its year long-experience sets thro

BlueTimbre Music L.L.P., Bangalore Name of music institute - BlueTimbre Music L.L.P. Year of starting - 2016 Founders - Serah John and Sherin Winstent Services - Music Class, Jam Room, Recording Studio Place - Whitefield, Bangalore In the early 2016 Serah John and Sherin Winstent unfolded BlueTimbre Music in Whitefield, Bangalore with the sole purpose of perpetuating the love of music and creating a music culture among music enthusiasts. The institute offers courses in keyboard, piano, drums, guitar, vocals and the Junior Music Program (JUMP) in western classical and contemporary music. While Serah manages the business, sales and marketing part, Sherin manages the music quality, music teachers, curriculum and execution of programs of the institute. Apart from music education, the institute has its own jam room and recording facilities. Music programmes at BlueTimbre BlueTimbre currently offers courses in Piano/Keyboard, Drums, Guitar, Vocals and the Junior Music Program