Shaan, Raghu Dixit, Sukriti-Prakriti, And Jasleen Royal To Headline 2024 ASEAN India Music Festival

The excitement is building for the ASEAN India Music Festival 2024 as the highly anticipated artist line-up has been officially announced! This year’s festival will feature an exciting blend of performances from top Indian artists and talented ASEAN bands, offering a unique opportunity to experience diverse musical traditions. 

The festival will kick off with FREE ENTRY for all on 29th November, 6:30 pm onwards, featuring performances by two of India’s most beloved music icons, Raghu Dixit and Shaan. The energy will continue on 30th November with performances by the vibrant Western Ghats and the dynamic duo Sukriti-Prakriti, whose styles promise to bring an eclectic mix of sounds to the stage. The festival will come to a grand conclusion on 1st December with a performance by Jasleen Royal, known for her soulful melodies that have captured the hearts of music lovers across the globe.

In addition to the Indian artists, the festival will also showcase a remarkable line-up of ASEAN bands, offering audiences a chance to experience the rich and diverse musical traditions from across the ASEAN region. Performing at this year’s festival are Television Off from Thailand, Buc Tuong from Viet nam, Floor 88 from Malaysia, Subsonic Eye from Singapore, Chet Kanhchna from Cambodia, MRTV from Myanmar, KAIA from Philippines amongst others. These performances will not only highlight the region’s musical diversity but also emphasize the growing cultural ties between India and ASEAN.

The ASEAN-India Music Festival is more than a celebration of music; it symbolizes the deep cultural ties within the ASEAN-India comprehensive strategic partnership. As a vibrant platform for cultural exchange, the festival marks a decade of India’s ‘Act East Policy’ in action. The event will be graced by the presence of Mr. S Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, as the chief guest, senior officials of Ministry of External Affairs and the Heads of Missions from all 10 ASEAN Member States. 

Sanjeev Bhargava, Founder Director of Seher, shared his thoughts on the upcoming festival, saying, “Music is much more than just a performance—it’s an expression of our shared humanity, our hopes, and our dreams. The ASEAN India Music Festival is a beautiful reminder that despite our different backgrounds, music has the power to unite us all. It allows us to connect not only as artists but as individuals who are part of a much larger global community. This festival is not just about showcasing talent, but about celebrating the bonds we’ve built over the years and the new ones we’ll form through the universal language of melody. Let’s forget what lines and borders separate us in this region and come together on this platform of music and celebrate what’s common between us”

As the festival draws closer, excitement is building to a fever pitch. This year’s edition is all set to be a vibrant celebration of togetherness, creativity, and the unique way music brings us all closer, no matter our backgrounds. As the dates draw near, keep an eye out for more updates, and get ready to be part of a remarkable celebration of the connections we share through the power of music.