Stories, careers and news from India’s independent creative economy.
Delhi's BFR Sound System turns a wall of speakers, vinyl and an open dance floor into a different kind of live-music space. Its ten-year story offers a useful lesson for artists and event teams.
NOV 11, 2026 · 13 MIN READ
Hashbass spent over a decade playing bass on other people's records — for Sid Sriram, Divine, Karsh Kale, and dozens more — before he built his own stage. In January 2023, he closed Lollapalooza India's debut edition with a live concept called 'House of Hashbass.' Here's how a session player became a headline name.
At 17, Gini turned down offers from Berklee and UNSW, moved to Mumbai with ₹10,000, and started self-producing songs on an iPad. Three years later she's a Spotify Radar artist, a Lollapalooza India performer, and the face of one of Indian indie-pop's most unusual tours.
India hosted 30,687 live events across 319 cities in 2024 — open mics are the most accessible entry point into that ecosystem. Here's which venues are worth your time, and how to turn a single set into real opportunities.
A complete artist guide to India's independent music festival circuit — how to get booked at NH7 Weekender, Magnetic Fields, Ziro, and more, what fees to expect, and how to negotiate your tech rider.
Curated dispatches on festival commissions, day rates, and verified credits across India.