You Can’t Miss these Famous music festivals in India

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In today’s age of exposure, the coming of the new indigenous music festivals has been drawing music lover’s attention and everyone wants to be a part of them. For travellers and music lovers who like eclectic mix whether on the beach, in the hills, under a banyan tree or inside a fort these famous music festivals in India are worth travelling for.

Famous music festivals in India

Hornbill, Nagaland

• Hornbill festival is one of the biggest music festivals in the country.
• It is a seven-day cultural fest that takes place in Kohima, Nagaland in December every year.
• The festival is an initiative of the state government of Nagaland to display the talent of the diverse multi-ethnic tribes of Nagaland to the world and to meet musicians coming from different parts of the country.

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Magnetic Fields, Rajasthan:

• Magnetic Fields is a stunning three-day music festival set in between the grandeur of golden triangle formed by Bikaner, Jaipur, and Delhi.
• The festival is held in December every year. Over the years, Magnetic Fields has earned great popularity and fame in India.
• The fest aims at promoting the latest sounds from the country and offers them a platform to break into the music industry by pitching them alongside music legends.

Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh:

• The Ziro Festival takes place in September every year and attracts thousands of tourists who love the setting of beautiful mountains and pine trees.
• The festival aims to encourage sociability between musicians of Northeast India.
• Ever since its launch in 2012, the Ziro Festival has served as a platform for artists to come together and hone their skills.

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Sunburn, Goa:

• The Sunburn festival is one of the world’s biggest music festivals held in December every year.
• Over the years, Sunburn has earned the reputation of a well established EDM festival and has greatly changed the image of India’s music festivals around the world.

Mahindra Blues, Mumbai:

• Mahindra Blues is Asia’s biggest Blues music festival that takes place in Mumbai every February.
• The festival has been promoting the local blues community by bringing together established blues artists from around the world over and budding blues artists in India on a common platform.
• Tourists can also enjoy local food and bustling nightlife of the city along with this elite music festival.

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Shiva Squad Festival, Manali:

• Shiva Squad festival takes place amidst the beautiful landscapes of Manali in September every year.
• Shiva Squad Festival aims to develop social harmony and artistic expression among people coming from different walks of life.
• The crazy musical party brings together the finest artists of Trance, Hi-Tech, electronic, rock, jazz, fusion, classical, R&B and folk music.

Storm, Bangalore:

• The Storm festival is organized in the outskirts of Bangalore for three dazzling nights.
• It is held in January each year and is known for its vast lush venue which offers a unique mix of adventure sports along with live music.
• The main aim of this festival is to recycle used products and efficient waste management.

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