Lollapalooza India 2025: A genre-defying musical extravaganza
Mumbai is set to host the third edition of Lollapalooza India, featuring a genre-defying lineup across rock, rap, electronic, and indie. Artists like Raghav Meattle and Sahil Vasudeva are bringing high-energy performances tailored for the festival crowd. The event promises immersive music experiences with grand visuals and dynamic setlists.
Spanning genres, sounds and moods, Mumbai is all geared up for the third edition of Lollapalooza. Touted as the largest multi-genre music festival, it is back with a genre-defying lineup. From rock to rap, electronic to indie and everything in between, the line-up caters to every taste.
Spread across two days, the festival promises over 20 hours of foot-tapping music across 4 stages, with high-energy beats. And many artists are tailoring their set to match this energy.
High-energy gig
¡°The setlist for Lollapalooza is more high-energy compared to what I¡¯d play in an intimate setting,¡± shares singer-songwriter Raghav Meattle.
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He goes on to add that festivals do demand a ¡°certain dynamism¡± and it is imperative to keep the audience engaged, especially those who would have chanced upon it by accident.
¡°So, I¡¯ve focused on songs that are upbeat and have a strong live presence while still keeping the essence of my songwriting intact. It¡¯s all about finding the balance between giving people a reason to dance while staying authentic to my sound,¡± he adds.
While Raghav calls intimate house gigs one of the most rewarding parts of his journey, he is thrilled to share it with a 20-something audience at Lollapalooza who may not have heard him before.
Banker-turned-musician
In fact Lollapalooza India 2025 is putting a spotlight on many new and cutting-edge acts. While Green Day and Louis Tomilson¡¯s debut in India has created a frenzy, the festival also features artists like Sahil Vasudeva.
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From a banker in the US to a Western classical pianist, Vasudeva believes his music is a cinematic presentation of the piano. This includes electronic elements, synthesizers, beats and sound design.
At Lollapalooza he promises to present a one-of-its-kind production - a gigantic set design, dance, visuals, and theatre - an exclusive showcase for the festival.
¡°My attempt is going to be to make the younger crowd walk away feeling something and all the other elements - the set design, dance, visuals, theatre will make it very immersive, and engaging for them¡±
While he hopes to make his music more accessible, he is not worried about the short attention span usually associated with a younger audience.
¡°My tracks are sometimes 10 minutes long - and if you wish to tell a story and craft an experience it cannot be done in an Instagram reel format.¡±
However, Raghav believes that shorter attention spans do have an impact on music.
¡°It (social media) does influence composition in some ways¡ªsince attention spans are shorter, artists often think about how a song¡¯s hook or melody might resonate in a short-form video format. But at the same time, I try to stay true to my sound rather than chasing trends.¡±
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Proma Chakraborty is a multimedia journalist who creates content in both video and text formats, juggling both like a pro. She blends visual storytelling with compelling narratives to create impactful journalism.