The 11th season of the country's biggest, most happening music festival, Bacardi NH7 Weekender is about to hit 2020 and I don't know about you but I could use some crazy right about... now. And for those who are shrugging and second-guessing their plans to attend the festival in 2020, DON'T you worry, it's the year this Weekender is going digital. Yes, you read it right... This is the digital version of NH7 Weekender and I can't tell you how happy it makes me.
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Keeping in line with the situation outside, Bacardi NH7 Weekender will take place over the internet, with a lot less risk and way more frenzy. Not only there are awesome guests lined up for you guys but also there will be some cool stuff happening on digital platforms. So, if you're intrigued as well as excited... keep scrolling for all the deets!
About Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2020
Bacardi NH7 Weekender is a 10-year-old tradition that introduced us to some amazing artists from around the globe and India. Be it world-renowned performers such as Steven Wilson, Steve Vai or Indian gems like Prateek Kuhad, Divine, Parikrama & more... this festival gave music and party with both hands. And now that the world is grim from the virus, they introduced the digital version of Bacardi NH7 Weekender with a lot more finesse and sophistication.
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1. To begin with, there are going to be 24 international and homegrown artists performing this year on their special never-seen-before sets.
2. The festival is going to stream on multiple stages simultaneously.
3. You can look for Bacardi Stage, Dewar's Stage & Breezer's Vivid Stage during the festival.
4. This one-of-a-kind virtual platform is a joint effort of OML & Paytm and dear God, they've put through some quirks of their own.
5. This year, Weekender is planning to take virtual music festivals onto another level by adding super cool features which include virtual games, a virtual photo booth, virtual chat platform to say HI to your favourite artist, etc.
6. Naturally, there's more... another awesome-sauce gimmick of Weekender 2020 is about hosting a virtual party. While the festival is in full-spin, you can host a virtual party and invite 11 of your friends where you can enjoy the fiesta even more.
7. The last thing and its a biggie... another feature called Spotlight can get you highlighted on the Weekender Spotlight during the Live fest. All you gotta do is upload a 15-second clip of yourself saying & doing whatever and you get a chance to be on the Spotlight in front of the entire viewership. Whaaa?
Artist Lineup
You'd be subjected to the world of Indie rock, folk-rock, electronica, Hindustani classical and so much more. Here's the list of all the artists performing this year.
Prateek Kuhad
Duckwrth
The Lumineers
FINK
Lifafa
Shruti Hassan ft. Murthovic & Karan Parikh
Nothing Anonymous
Fopchu
Raja Kumari
Hiatus Kaiyote
Vidya Vox
Hashbass
Phum Viphurit
Oddisee & Good Company
Rashmeet Kaur
Seasonal Affected Beats
Kalamkaar Showcase
Yung Raja
Anuv Jain
Till Apes
Taba Chake
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But hold on, there's a surprise you wouldn't believe. On December the fourth (4th) a whole new line up of artist is going to perform for you. Here's a list:
1. The pioneer of Indie pop; Lucky Ali is going to bless us with his soulful presence on the Weekender 2020.
2. Followed by Electronic sensation, Nucleya!
3. The Improv Dream team; Kaneez Surka, Kenny Sebastian, Rahul Subramanian, Prashasti Singh, Aadar Malik is going to tickle your ribs and if that's not enough.
4. Catch Neeti Palta & Atul Khatri Live as well.
Happy Weekender guys!
Tickets
This year is going to be a little extra. Not only you'd be in the possession of a thoughtfully curated Weekender memorabilia as the best souvenir of the festival but also with it you can avail amazing discount on 12th edition of the event. You can buy your tickets at three different prices.
First is for INR 199 which will get you full access to the festival stream.
The next one will cost you INR 999 which will allow the full access of the festival stream along with a #HappyAtHomeKit and INR 999 off on the purchase of the next edition of Weekender.
The last one will be for INR 1999 which besides the access to full stream and a #HappyAtHomeKit will also get you complimentary early bird tickets to the next edition of Bacardi NH7 Weekender worth INR 3000.
(If you're wondering what #HappyAtHomeKit is, here's the answer... This special kit contains a festival graphic tee, badges, wristband & nostalgic Weekender mug which will be sent straight to your houses as soon as you book the ticket)
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Festival Schedule
Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2020 will be a 2-day festival. Lots of fun, tonnes of music and a great deal of excitement.
Date: 4th to 5-6 December 2020
Time: 7 PM
Festival stream: The schedule will be out soon!
For more details:
Bacardi Nh7 Weekender Official website
Bacardi Nh7 Weekender Instagram
Bacardi Nh7 Weekender Facebook
Hope to see you there!