Echoes of Earth has revealed its much-anticipated final artist line-up for the upcoming edition, marking a new milestone in the festival’s history. This year’s showcase promises to elevate the experience with its largest and most diverse roster to date.
Reflecting the festival's vision of highlighting rare and exceptional talent from around the globe, the carefully curated line-up offers an immersive two-day journey of unique live performances and musical discovery. The 7th edition will explore an eclectic mix of genres, styles, instruments, and cultural influences, making it the largest musical gathering of its kind in India.
This year’s lineup features a remarkable selection of artists, including:
1.Mount Kimbie: Renowned for their innovative soundscapes, Mount Kimbie will merge electronic music with post-rock influences, creating a dynamic auditory experience. Their latest album, The Sunset Violent, will showcase their evolution and dedication to the London music scene.
2.Satori: A multifaceted artist, Satori transcends traditional boundaries of electronic music, weaving in global cultural influences for an immersive experience. His performances promise a captivating journey through sound, evoking deep emotional connections.
3.French 79: Masterfully blending synth melodies with storytelling, French 79 will captivate listeners with his unique sonic landscapes. Known for his mesmerizing live shows, he will bring a fresh wave of electronic sounds to India.
4.Kid Francescoli: A visionary songwriter, Kid Francescoli creates cinematic soundscapes that transport listeners into vivid narratives. His collaboration with French 79 on Sunset Blue reflects a deep connection to the essence of summer.
5.Y?n Y?n: Infusing Thai psych-rock with cosmic influences, Y?n Y?n crafts melodies that lead listeners into uncharted territories. Their innovative use of traditional and modern instruments creates a captivating and immersive listening experience.
6.Recondite: With a decade of artistry, Recondite's live sets blend introspective soundscapes with emotional depth. His unique ability to connect with audiences makes every performance a transformative experience.
7.Cobblestone Jazz: This unique trio fuses electronic and jazz influences to create spontaneous and immersive musical exchanges. Their real-time compositions offer a continual sense of surprise, keeping audiences engaged and intrigued.
8.SVDP: An award-winning Tamil-Canadian artist, SVDP blends contemporary hip-hop with his Tamil roots, creating a distinctive sound. His versatile songwriting captures a wide array of emotions and experiences, making him a standout in the hip-hop scene.
9.Modern Biology: Tarun Nayar's Plant Biology project uniquely combines nature and sound, utilizing plant bioelectricity to create ambient soundscapes. His innovative approach reflects a deep connection to the natural world through music.
10.Shubh Saran: Known as the "Shred Chameleon," Shubh Saran fuses progressive rock with classical Indian music, creating an eclectic sound. His collaborations with renowned artists elevate his compositions, offering a fresh perspective on global music.
11.Ghatam Udupa: A global ambassador of Carnatic Classical Music, Ghatam Udupa’s remarkable journey as a percussionist spans over three decades and fifty countries. His passion for music is matched by his commitment to promoting performing arts and culture through his charitable trust.
12.Hamza and Rajasthan Folkstars: Celebrating India’s rich folk heritage, Hamza’s collaboration with Rajasthan Folkstars creates a unique fusion of traditional sounds and contemporary beats. Their high-energy performances will invite audiences on a vibrant musical journey.
13.Excise Dept: This collective from New Delhi/Mumbai channels their creative frustrations into a diverse range of genres, from hip-hop to experimental sounds. Their unique lyrical approach blends satire and emotion, making their music a powerful commentary on contemporary life.
This year’s festival theme, “Symphony of Seasons,” celebrates the seasons and their significant role in shaping the natural world, showcasing nature's resilience while promoting sustainable practices to protect our ecosystem.
The festival grounds will be designed into seasonal zones, each embodying the distinctive moods of the seasons. The Electro Live Stage will capture the spirit of Summer, symbolizing birth and growth; the Electronic Stage will reflect the essence of Monsoon, celebrating abundance and renewal; the Big Tree Stage will celebrate the awakening of Spring; and the World Fusion Stage will evoke the themes of survival and resilience associated with Winter. Each zone will feature seasonal flora and fauna, artistically represented through innovative waste-to-art installations and stage designs, creating a unique visual spectacle.
Each year, Echoes of Earth focuses on the interplay of art, music, conservation, and sustainability as its guiding pillars, delivering captivating experiences for the community.
A longstanding pioneer in sustainability, the festival will reinforce its commitment this year by providing clean energy through biogas for its F&B showcase. In collaboration with ‘Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru’, the festival will introduce a series of interactive educational workshops designed to inspire and equip students with essential life skills and knowledge on conservation, led by The Greener Side initiative and Namma Shikshana collaboration.
Experientially, art will take center stage at the festival, featuring captivating installations created from the crowdsourced e-waste collection drive conducted as a pre-festival activation. These materials will be transformed into stunning works of creativity. Additionally, art projects at the airport will celebrate Karnataka’s rich biodiversity, inviting travelers to connect with the region’s vibrant wildlife. The festival will also feature over 30 art installations, all designed with circular principles in mind, ensuring they can be repurposed for future editions.
A unique musical highlight this year will be Prematron presents Seasonal Soundscape, blending crowdsourced nature sounds and field recordings from Felis Films. This immersive experience will seamlessly blend music and the natural world, echoing the sentiment that "Earth has music for those who listen."
As part of a unique offering, this year’s festival will debut a 360° immersive sound experience at the Big Tree Solar Stage, elevating the sensory journey with cutting-edge innovation and an evolved approach to live performances.
Echoes of Earth is a festival for all, welcoming families, pets, and kids to be part of a truly unique experience.
Don't miss out on the most anticipated music festival of the year on December 7th and 8th, 2024! For more information and ticket bookings, visit www.echoesofearth.com.
The 7th edition will explore an eclectic mix of genres, styles, instruments, and cultural influences, making it the largest musical....
October 14, 2024