Mumbai: Hungama Artist Aloud, a platform by Hungama that supports and promotes independent content, and High Street Phoenix, come together to present ‘Awestrung Reloaded’ – a marathon concert featuring performances by 50 independent artistes such as Manasi Scott, Ananya Birla, Fardikot, Suchitra Pillai, Band Of Boys, Luke Kenny and DJ Smokey among others. Conceptualized and produced by Artist Aloud, the concert will be held on Friday, 22nd March 2019 from 2 pm to 10 pm at Festival Square in High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai.A non-ticketed concert, Awestrung Reloaded will feature artistes performing original tracks for the audiences.
Soumini Sridhara Paul, Vice President, Artist Aloud, Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. said, “Hungama Artist Aloud has constantly endeavored to offer independent musicians a platform that allows them to share their talent with the world. At the same time, we have worked towards building awareness for artistes while making it easier for the audience to discover and enjoy independent music. Awestrung Reloaded is an initiative in the same direction and brings a curated and large selection of independent talent to the forefront. Weare certain our consumers will have a splendid time at the concert.”
Rajendra Kalkar, President (West), The Phoenix Mills Limited said, “We are very excited to make a come-back with our most loved music property – Awestrung, in a bigger way by collaborating with Hungama’s Artist Aloud.With this edition, we strive to make it larger than life where we will have 50 different music artists performing in a line-up never seen before. We are expecting a full house!”
One of the leading performers at the concert and a popular artiste, Manasi Scott, said, “I am very excited and honoured to be a part of Awestrung Reloaded. The concert brings together the entire independent artiste community under one roof to celebrate their music and creativity. I have always supportedHungama Artist Aloud’s endeavour to promote independent artistes in an industry that is overwhelmed with Bollywood music.”
A total of 50 artistes/ bands will perform original songsat Awestrung Reloaded. These include – Manasi Scott, Ananya Birla, Fardikot, Suchitra Pillai, Band Of Boys, Luke Kenny, DJ Smokey, ACE (Mumbai’s Finest), 2Blue, Priya Saraiya, Astitva, Dilli Indie Project, Deane Sequeira, Mihir Joshi, Sherrin Varghese, Aavruti Music,Mansheel Gujraland many more.
