In the run-up to the happiest festival on the block, we asked some of the artistes on the roster to share with us the acts they are most kicked about. Here’s what they said
The upcoming fifth edition of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender, Pune, which kicks off this weekend (November 21-23), boasts a line-up that is sure to get you scurrying between stages. In this feature, we got the artistes to talk about the musicians they are excited to catch at the festival
‘Been listening to Dinosaur Pile-Up ever since they were announced’
Siddharth Basrur
(Singer-songwriter)
“I’m curious to see whatΒ Dinosaur Pile-Up will be like, live, as I’ve been listening to them ever since they were announced. Also, I’ve heard Anurag and Namit’s stuff even while it was being recorded and it’s going to be nice to finally see them, live. I’m also looking forward to seeing Skrat, and of course, performing with Bombay Punk United and Ox7gen Live.”
‘Fear Factory is a must-watch for any metalhead’
Rohit ‘P-Man’ Pereira (Bombay Punk United)
“Fear factory is the reason whyΒ I formed Pin Drop Violence. The band is a huge inspiration; monstrous riffs and songs that are classics till today! A must watch for any metalhead.”
‘Unfortunately, I won’t be able to see any acts’
Raghu Dixit (Singer-songwriter)
“Unfortunately, I won’t be able to see any acts since we are landing from Singapore into Mumbai and driving to Pune just in time to reach the stage in time for the show!”
‘Would be great to see Amit Trivedi like again’
Nikhil D’souzaΒ (Singer-songwriter)
His picks:
“Nicholson – I like his production, very good vocal too.
Amit Trivedi – Having played with him at his first gig three years ago, would be great to see him live again. Also I’m a huge fan.
Luke Sital-Singh – great voice/melodies. Music that I relate to.”
‘Can’t wait to see what Duke Nucleya is like!’
Dinkar Dwivedi
(Bombay Punk Collective)
“I’m looking forward to watching the live avatars of electronic artists – Ox7gen Live, Sandunes Ensemble, Big City Harmonics, Frame/Frame. I also can’t wait to see what Duke Nucleya is like!”