BACARDI NH7 Weekender unveils full line-up for its 14th edition in Pune this Dec

After announcing the artists MIA and Romare for the firstphase lineup BACARDI NH7 Weekender is all ready to set the stage on fire at Punersquos Teerth Fields from December 1 to December 3 with a spectacular lineup featuring over 45 exceptionally talented homegrown and global artistsThis year the festival is diving deep into music subcultures to span multiple genres such as metal rock pop hiphop electronic funk and Punjabi from all corners of the world With a lineup that includes both seasoned veterans and emerging artists it will be one for allAmerican rap superstar and actor YG aka Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson British pop icon MIA and British progressive metal band Monuments are confirmed to headline the 2023 edition of BACARDIacute NH7 WeekenderMeanwhile with talent discovery being at the heart of the festivalrsquos history festival goers can look forward to debut performances by Australiabased instrumental progressive rock artist I Built The Sky New Yorkbased electronic duo MEMBA and American progressive metal band Arch Echo alongside firsttime festival showcases by recent Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective Afro pioneer Romare TamilSwiss artist Priya Ragu and Antwerp based metal upstarts BEARPresenting a melting pot of diverse indie genres the BACARDI NH7 Weekender will also see performances by Indian pop mainstay Lisa Mishra New Delhibased singersongwriter Hanita Bhambri and trailblazing Bollywood composers Sunny MR and Oaff x Savera who will be premiering new music Ushering in their 25th anniversary celebrations 90rsquos Indierock band Euphoria will premiere their much awaited retrospective set while Punjabi pop legend Daler Mehndi and new age rap sensation MC Stan will also be making their long awaited debuts at the festival with high energy setsOther international artists to watch out for on the festivalrsquos bill include French reggae duo ndash Jahneration Canadian hip hop duo Cartel Madras and Copenhagenbased global bass star Alo Wala known for her numerous dancefloorhappy international collaborationsThe hip hop and pop curation includes a bespoke Gully Gang showcase featuring label mainstays MC Altaf DrsquoEvil Sammohit as well as electrifying performances by contemporary Punjabi artist tricksingh turntablist Spindoctor who will present the 5 elements of hiphop through a specially commissioned set Chennaibased Sunflower Tape Machine Punebased multiinstrumentalist Aarifah along with Bengalurubased singersongwriters BeBhumika Mary Ann Alexander and LAVI amp FoenixRock and metal heads will have a rampaging range to mosh to from NewDelhi based rock band Komodo Jane to threepiece Mumbaibased punk rock band The Lightyears Explode and rock band Naalayak from ChandigarhThe festival whose theme this year is ItsAMood will also spotlight electronic music gems such as certifiedgold electronic music producer Jai Wolf NewDelhi duo MadStarBase and newcomer Katoptris who will offer a diverse range of electronic music genres including chillwave downtempo progressive house techno with hints of disco and tranceOther homegrown indie names to watch out for on the lineup include Dorwin John The Fanculos Corner Cafe Chronicles Second Sight Chirag Todi Raj Shia X Zero Chill Anubha Bajaj Frizzell DSouza Shreya Jain Gauley Bhai Lothika and Nate08 who will be performing live with his 3piece bandIn a India first the organisers not just unveiled their phase one lineup through an interactive video game but also announced an allfemale led main stage lineup on Day 2 and the onboarding of female muralist Osheen Siva for the festival design to promote conversations around inclusivity at music festivals Additionally the organisers are committed to adopt ecofriendly practices onground during the tenure of the festival to promote the concept of sustainability amongst attendeesWith a discography that includes features with JayZ Kanye West Pharrell and Lil Wayne MIA will be performing an array of her smashhits including lsquoBad Girlsrsquo lsquoBordersrsquo lsquoXXXO and lsquoPaper Planesrsquo She states ldquoItrsquos about time Im super happy to bring the beats and the bass and introduce MIA to a new generation of India Finally connecting with the Indian part of my soundrdquoYG is best known for projecting the voice of the streets into the mainstream and for having collaborated with hiphoprsquos heavyweights such as Ty Dolla ign Nicki Minaj Lil Wayne Drake Kendrick Lamar J Cole Nas Post Malone and Jeezy and also having acted opposite Matthew McConaughey He states ldquoIrsquom excited to let all my fans in India know that wersquore working on something really special for yall Itrsquos gonna be great to finally perform in India and hopefully get a chance to learn a little more about the beautiful country and the culture I canrsquot waitrdquoHaving left a colossal footprint in the world of extreme metal music incorporating elements of djent Monuments state ldquoMonuments is exceptionally grateful to our Indian audience Your support has made this headline slot possible for us and we will strive to bring you a monumental end to your evening at BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender Thank you to everyone that made this possiblerdquoMC Stan states ldquoIm absolutely thrilled to perform at BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender alongside some incredibly talented artists Coming back to my hometown Pune is always special and this time its for the biggest show of the year Punetown get ready to witness an unforgettable nightAkshat Rathee cofounder and managing director NODWIN Gaming shares ldquoWere thrilled to finally share our lineup for the 14th edition of BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender The 2023 lineup celebrates music across all genres with discovery at its core uniting artists and fans from across the globe BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender also serves as a platform for the metal community in India amp we cant be more excited to bring stellar international metal artists to India Monuments from the UK Bear from Belgium I Built the Sky from Australia amp Arch Echo from the United States We hope our amazing and loyal community of Weekender Warriors will enjoy and celebrate this specially curated musical experience where there is something for everyone at the happiest music festivalrdquoSameeksha Uniyal senior brand lead Brand BACARDIacute India amp South East Asia shares As a confluence of music culture and community the 14th edition of BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender is all set to feature some exceptionally talented musicians ready to crank up the excitement levels We are thrilled to announce this phase of our artist lineup as we continue to keep our passion for music and creating shared experiences for consumers at the heart of all our efforts towards the festival By seamlessly integrating the best of both Indian and global music scenes from emerging talents to legendary artists we aim to craft an inclusive and vibrant musical tapestry that resonates with people from all walks of life We are hopeful that this edition will also be as loved and successful as the past onesAttendees can exclusively purchase tickets on Paytm Insider