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A Refugee Camp In Malawi Became The Unlikely Home To A Vibrant Arts Festival

November 19, 2015

The Tumaini Arts Festival is an unexpected ray of hope for the residents of the Malawi’s Dzaleka refugee camp. Founded by Menes La Plume from Congo, the festival hopes that by showcasing the creative talents...

This Jazz Festival In Goa Is The Chillest Scene This November

Sanjana Ajith

November 19, 2015

FS News

Jazz-lovers, here's where you can get your groove on. The Goa International Jazz Live Festival is in its 3rd year now, and it only keeps getting better and better. This new age, contemporary jazz festival pr...

Here’s Why Mumbai’s Dessert Garden Is The Ultimate Dessert Paradise

Anupama Khedkar

November 19, 2015

FS Features

Satiate the vivacious cravings of your sweet tooth through this delicious escape. Dessert Garden's third edition is celebrating the coming of winter with splendour and grandeur at High Street Phoenix, Lower ...

Wonderfruit Festival’s ‘Reverse Graffiti’ Is Actually Really Cool

Sanjana Ajith

November 18, 2015

FS News

Wonderfruit used the brilliant method of Eco Street Art, aka 'Reverse Graffiti' to spread its message of sustainability to the people of Hong Kong. Wonderfruit festival is a 4-day celebration that brings tog...

Delhi Can Now Host Music Festivals Within The City!

Sanjana Ajith

November 18, 2015

FS News

This is a first for any Indian city. It also means you won't have to drive long distances to attend those gigs! This is definitely great news for all you people in Delhi, India. It's now the first city to ge...

Above & Beyond’s Acoustic Show Might Just Come To India In 2016!

Sanjana Ajith

November 18, 2015

FS News, Rumours

Yes, your dreams might finally be coming true. The internet has been abuzz with rumours that the band is bringing its acoustic show to India, and Paavo Siljamäki has made it look likely with just one tweet. ...

Ellie Goulding Speaks Out Against Lack Of Female Representation At Festivals

Sanjana Ajith

November 18, 2015

FS News

The singer has criticised music festivals for not booking more female artists as part of their lineups. The gender imbalance in music festival lineups is a subject that has been brought up by many recently. ...

Angry Indian Goddesses Gets Rave Reviews At Film Festivals

Sanjana Ajith

November 18, 2015

FS News

This wacky, yet extremely relatable story of seven Indian women was the first runner-up for the Grolsch People's Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival and bagged the People's Choice Award at the R...

The Smirnoff Experience Brings Afrojack To Mumbai This Month

Sanjana Ajith

November 18, 2015

FS News

It's time for the awesome Smirnoff Experience Music Festival with Dutch music giant Afrojack! In the past, Smirnoff Experience has hosted some brilliant DJs in India, bringing artists like Nero, Rusko, The B...

Here Are The Five Artists That Make Johnnie Walker The Journey An Absolute Must

Meher Manda

November 18, 2015

Culture, FS Features

This year’s Johnnie Walker The Journey boasts of a gravity-numbing artist, post-rock giants, an ambient wizard, a synth pop legend and a cinematic masterpiece. And, that's just the beginning. After the brill...

Wild and Wacky Fashion : Desert Hearts Festival

Dhriti Menon

November 17, 2015

FS Features

Individuality goes a long way! Last year, the Desert Hearts Festival drew about 2,500 people to an Indian reservation northeast of San Diego, which doesn’t impose curfews, allowing the party to rage for 70 h...

Patna Will Host A Massive Hot Air Balloon Festival Next Year

Sanjana Ajith

November 17, 2015

FS News

The city's skies will be thick with colourful balloons at this festival in 2016. The state of Bihar plans to organise its first ever hot-air balloon festival after monsoon next year, probably around the mont...

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