Hornbill Music Festival To feature 50+ Acts; YouTube, Spotify Join As Partners

The 25th edition of Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival will feature over 50 bands and musicians from India and abroad, with YouTube and Spotify joining as partners for the Hornbill Music Festival.

Announcing the partnerships, Abu Metha, Advisor to the Chief Minister and Chairperson of the Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN), said the platforms will explore opportunities to promote local talent and connect Naga musicians with wider audiences.

As part of the collaboration, Spotify will host a dedicated evening at the festival, with senior representatives and selected artists in attendance. YouTube’s Asia Head is also expected to visit the festival to explore Nagaland’s growing digital content ecosystem.

The festival will take place from December 1–10, with music performances at the main arena every evening from 5 pm onwards, alongside programmes across extension venues in different districts.

Toyota Kirloskar Limited will continue as the festival's partner for the fifth consecutive year. This edition will also feature Japanese performing group Drum Tao collaborating with a Naga artists' band.

The festival will continue to focus on promoting indigenous musicians, independent artists and regional talent while creating opportunities for international collaborations.