As TGIOF kicks off today in Bangalore, The Sherp brings out the highlights from the food-and-music festival’s eventful decade-long innings

 

2005:Β THE DEBUT EDITION
A cultural melting pot

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Β Beer feeding in progress

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The balancing act

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And it’s party time!

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2006: THE STAR-STUDDED AFFAIR
Vishal Dadlani doing what he does best
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Brahma proves its metal

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Beer fest meets fashion

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2007: GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER
A sports bike on display

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There was something for everyone at the fest

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Headbanging, anyone?

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2009: SPREADING THE WINGS
The Cup of Life

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Street-style B-boying was one of the highlights at the fest

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So was sculpture…

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…and games

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Swarathma killed it with their unique brand of folk-rock

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2010: SCALING UP
Things got really big this year

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There were writings on the wall…

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…And walls to climb

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Not to mention the kick-ass music

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2011: THE YEAR OF THE BIG ARTISTES
Poets Of The Fall in their element

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Rabbi Shergill was spellbinding as ever

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2011’s edition brought Freddie Mercury back to life

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Junkyard Groove’s Ameeth Thomas in all his glory

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2012: THE PRETTIEST EDITION
Thanks to the beautiful outdoor art, the festival site was picture perfect

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The artistes kept everyone entranced
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2013: THE KICK-ASS EDITION
The crowd was larger, the acts bigger, the food tastier, and the art, prettier. What’s not to like?

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The Raghu Dixit Project take a bow after a spectacular performance

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The stage set-ups couldn’t be better

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Oh, and the food!

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Tyres for seats? Yes, please!

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Food + Music + Awesome people + All Things Good = The Great Indian October Fest

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For tickets and details, click HERE.

 

(All Images Courtesy: The Great Indian October Fest, Since 2005 Facebook)