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: THE DEBUT EDITION
A cultural melting pot
Beer feeding in progress
The balancing act
And it’s party time!
2006: THE STAR-STUDDED AFFAIR
Vishal Dadlani doing what he does best
Brahma proves its metal
Beer fest meets fashion
2007: GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER
A sports bike on display
There was something for everyone at the fest
Headbanging, anyone?
2009: SPREADING THE WINGS
The Cup of Life
Street-style B-boying was one of the highlights at the fest
So was sculpture…
…and games
Swarathma killed it with their unique brand of folk-rock
2010: SCALING UP
Things got really big this year
There were writings on the wall…
…And walls to climb
Not to mention the kick-ass music
2011: THE YEAR OF THE BIG ARTISTES
Poets Of The Fall in their element
Rabbi Shergill was spellbinding as ever
2011’s edition brought Freddie Mercury back to life
Junkyard Groove’s Ameeth Thomas in all his glory
2012: THE PRETTIEST EDITION
Thanks to the beautiful outdoor art, the festival site was picture perfect
The artistes kept everyone entranced
2013: THE KICK-ASS EDITION
The crowd was larger, the acts bigger, the food tastier, and the art, prettier. What’s not to like?
The Raghu Dixit Project take a bow after a spectacular performance
The stage set-ups couldn’t be better
Oh, and the food!
Tyres for seats? Yes, please!
Food + Music + Awesome people + All Things Good = The Great Indian October Fest
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(All Images Courtesy: The Great Indian October Fest, Since 2005 Facebook)