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Celebrate World Music Day with Hungama Artist Aloud; Immerse yourself in LIFAFA’s unique Live performance in Delhi NCR

Jun 26, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Hungama Artist, #Hungama Digital Media, #Imperfecto Patio, #LIFAFA’s unique Live performance in Delhi NCR, #Soumini Paul, #The World Music Day Festival, #World Music Day

National, 26th June 2024: Mark your calendars for an extraordinary musical experience as LIFAFA takes the stage at Imperfecto Patio, Delhi NCR, on June 28, 2024. Presented by Hungama Digital Media Entertainment in partnership with SkillBox, this concert promises to be a night of innovative soundscapes and immersive performances starting at 8 pm.

LIFAFA, the brainchild of Suryakant Sawhney, has been redefining what music from India can be with his avant-garde fusion of voice and vernacular into his sonic landscapes. This live performance is set to be a testament to his boundary-pushing artistry. Attendees can expect to be entranced by tracks like “Jaago,” which marries haunting vocals with lush instrumentation, and “Din Raat,” a piece that perfectly encapsulates LIFAFA’s signature style of blending the old with the new.

The World Music Day Festival – Season 5, an annual celebration beginning on June 21st, continues its legacy of spotlighting diverse musical talents. This year, it brings LIFAFA’s groundbreaking music to the forefront, offering fans an evening that transcends traditional concert experiences.

Soumini Paul, Senior Vice President of Hungama Digital Media said, “LIFAFA’s music is a refreshing departure from the norm, offering a truly unique auditory experience. This concert at Imperfecto Patio is a celebration of his innovative approach and the perfect way to enjoy the diverse sounds of World Music Day Festival – Season 5.”

Secure your tickets now on SkillBox for an unforgettable night with LIFAFA at Imperfecto Patio, Delhi, on June 28, 2024, starting at 8 pm.

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Watch Hans Zimmer special on Sony BBC Earth and Sony PIX

Jun 20, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Frozen Planet II Peaks & South, #Hans Zimmer - Hollywood Rebel, #Sony BBC Earth, #Sony BBC Earth and Sony PIX, #Watch Hans Zimmer, #World Music Day

National, June 20, 2024:

Sony BBC Earth and Sony PIX are all set to bring in musical cheer for Hans Zimmer fans this World Music Day. The channels have curated an all-day line-up for June 21, 2024, with music contributions from the legend. Adding to the fervour, Sony BBC Earth and Sony PIX will simultaneously premiere ‘Hans Zimmer – Hollywood Rebel’ at 12:00 pm and 9:00 pm. The show will provide viewers with an insight into the life and work of the iconic composer.

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel

Hans Zimmer, an Academy Award-winning composer known for his captivating compositions in films and documentaries will be featured in a series of engaging segments across both channels. Sony BBC Earth will premiere ‘Hans Zimmer – Hollywood Rebel’ along with a captivating line-up of shows showcasing the planet’s grandeur. The channel aims to take viewers from to the coldest corners of the Earth with Frozen Planet II’s Frozen Worlds to Blue Planet II revealing the mysteries resting beneath the ocean waves. The content line-up also offers profound insights into wildlife and Earth’s diverse landscapes with Nature’s Greatest Dancers, Planet Earth II, Seven Worlds, One Planet, and Frozen Planet II Peaks & South.

Meanwhile, Sony PIX along with the premiere of ‘Hans Zimmer – Hollywood Rebel’ will present a curated selection of blockbuster films scored by Zimmer, allowing viewers to experience his music in the context of cinematic masterpieces. The movie list includes popular titles such as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, and Dunkirk.

This World Music Day, join Sony BBC Earth and Sony PIX for a fusion of nature’s greatest stories and cinematic legends promising a truly unforgettable experience.

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World Music Day 2024 Essay Writing Competition by Udaan Yuva Tourism Club [Win Membership of Udaan YTC and Certificate of Merit]: Submit by June 20

Jun 10, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #GOI, #Ministry of Tourism, #The Udaan Yuva Tourism Club, #Udaan Yuva Tourism Club, #Win Membership of Udaan YTC and Certificate of Merit, #World Music Day, #World Music Day 2024 Essay Writing Competition

June 10 /2024 –The Udaan Yuva Tourism Club, recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, GoI, leverages art, music, literature, and digital media to promote Indian tourism. We aim to educate youth about our rich culture, fostering pride and engagement. Our approach involves engaging youth in educational activities and providing resources, fueled by inspiration, encouragement, and goodwill.

WMD2024

This World Music Day – 21st June, Udaan Yuva Tourism Club is inviting young people to write on the potential of music in promoting tourism in India. We want young people to think about the role of music in inspiring travel from one’s origin to other countries in search of soulful beats. The core objective is to seek the ideas of young people on how music connects people and how it can foster unity and togetherness while inspiring tourism in India.

Benefits:

  1. Outstanding essays will be published on the official website of Udaan and the blog website of the Yuva Tourism Club.
  2. Outstanding essays will be recognized with a Certificate of Merit signed by SR Aman Kumar.
  3. The TOP participant with outstanding essays will be invited to become a member of the Udaan Yuva Tourism Club.
  4. All entries will be recognized with a Certificate of Participation issued by Udaan.
  5. The school/institute/organization with the most participation will be issued a certificate of appreciation.

Eligibility:

  1. The competition is open to Indian youth aged 15-29.
  2. Essays can be written in either Hindi or English.
  3. There is a word limit of 500-750 words.
  4. Essays must not be AI-generated.
  5. Outstanding essays will be shortlisted based on their level of creativity, new ideas, relevance to the theme, depth of research, clarity of expression, originality, and the ability to engage and inspire the reader.

How to Participate:

  1. Interested candidates can submit entries via this link: https://forms.gle/3BSjtGDGgJPNkANJ9
  2. Fill in the required details and upload your essay document within the specified word limit.
  3. Submit the form before the deadline of June 20, 2024, to be eligible for consideration.
Josh conducts India’s biggest online Antaksharion World Music Day
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Josh conducts India’s biggest online Antakshari on World Music Day

Jul 8, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments ##Let’sPlayAntakshari, #co-Founder, #Josh, #Umang Bedi, #World Music Day

National: Josh – India’s fastest growing and most engaged short video app recently concluded #Let’sPlayAntakshari,the biggest Antakshari ever played in India on a digital platform, during the week of World Music Day 2021. Engaging creators and users across Bharat in a virtual celebration on the app, the online programme was hosted by renowned singer and comedianSugandha Mishra and received participation from ace musicians and singers in the industry including Mika, Shaan, Neeti Mohan, Sukhbir, Ankit Tiwari, Salim-Sulaiman, Neha Bhasin, Mamta Sharma and Abhijeet Sawant.

Bharat’s all-time favourite musical game – Antakshari on Josh, brought together millions of musical souls from different parts of the country, while also giving followers and fans the opportunity to sing along or lip sync with their favourite Indian singers.The epitome of Bharat’s culture and heritage, Josh, with this campaign aimed at infusing every Indian’s heart with music while encouraging them to enjoy several underexplored genres of music like retro, sufi, romantic, emotional, blockbuster on the short-video platform.

#Let’sPlayAntakshari that launched on June 21, 2021 ran till June 27, 2021 in a fun and highly engaging format. Every day, one iconic singer dropped a theme (say ‘Mausam’), a word (say Dil) or a letter (say ‘M’) on the platform inviting wide-range participation and videos from users and creators. What elevated the fun and set this one-week music extravaganza apart, was that thousands of users and creators across India shared exciting videos featuring themselves in duets with celebs. The app’s Antakshari special filter was a hit among users as it made them look and feel like a star. By the end of the high- octane campaign, #Let’sPlayAntakshari clocked spectacular engagement with over 50,000 videos being uploaded by 12,000+ creators, garnering over 2.1 billion views on Josh. The top 5 winners of the online game were rewarded with cash prizes; the top 100 creators and top 100 UGC users were also gratified by the Josh team.

Umang Bedi, Co-Founder, Josh said, “In what has been indeed a challenging year for all of us, celebrations like these bring satisfaction to our hearts and evoke the spirit of oneness in us. While #LetsPlayAntakshari provided ouraudiences with a rich musical week, it was also a step towards Josh’s commitment in giving exposure to budding creators to collaborate with top level artists and showcase their talent.As the famous saying goes– ‘baithe baithekyakarein, karnahaikuchkaam, shurukareantaksharileke prabhu ka naam’ – so we thought why not make use of this opportunity while staying safe at our homes!”

Josh is a made-in-India, short-video app launched in September 2020 by VerSe Innovation. It represents a confluence of India’s top 200+ best creators, the 5 biggest music labels, 15+ million UGC creators, best in class content creation tools, the hottest entertainment formats, and formidable user demographics. Josh has been consistently rated as the leading Indian short-video app in India on the Play store with 100 million downloads. Currently, Josh is the fastest growing and most engaged short-video app in India with 105 million MAUs (Monthly Active Users), 51 million DAUs (Daily Active Users) and 2+ billion video plays per day.

Health, News

This International Yoga Day and World Music Day immerse yourself in the River of Health & Happiness

Jun 15, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Advisor, #International Yoga Day, #Pavitra, #Radharani Priya, #ROHH, #World Music Day

On the occasion of International Yoga Day and World Music Day, Pavitra, a conscious health and wellness brand in association with Prana Healthcare present River of Health & Happiness (ROHH), a one-of-its-kind initiative that will bring together the spirit of yoga and joy of music in a harmonious union. The day-long virtual celebration full of motivationand meaningful devotedness will take place on 20th June 2021, from 7.00 AM to 7.00 PM.

From yoga routines, healing, soulful music to heart-warming kirtans, ROHH will offer over 40 unique sessions and interactive workshops by renowned experts, inspiring artists and professionals, all committed to adopt a holistic approach to health and well-being.

Through theprogramme, Pavitra and Prana Healthcare aim to raise funds for the upliftment of local communities in the neighbouring villages of Barsana, Uttar Pradesh. By partaking in ROHH, participantscan donate towards the cause and lend their support to Bhaktivedanta Hospital Trust in constructing a hospital with the sole intention of providing care and treatment that is free of cost to the community.

Speaking about ROHH, Radharani Priya, Advisor, Pavitra said, “Our core value is to be inclusive while uplifting various sections of society. With River of Health & Happiness, we aspire to provide a unique platform to nourish the mind, body & soul that will not only lead to an individual’s potential or a positive change in our homes, but also in our communities. In these uncertain times, we must come together to connect, embrace and evolve. We look forward to active participation from across the country and are certain that every contribution, big or small, will ignite a light of hope for the local families of Barsana.”

The ROHH schedule includes exciting activities for all age groupslike health tips & tricks, pilates for kids, nutrition workshops, yoga nidras, dance movement therapy, sound healing, therapeutic music & mantras, moon cycling, meditation sessions and much more.

“River of Health & Happiness is a joyful contribution towards human consciousness. It is a blissful place for people to come together and revel in an atmosphere that provides tranquillity and exudes positivity. We hope that our initiative of supporting a noble cause fosters the joy of giving,” said Dimple Jangda, ayurvedic health coach and founder, Prana Healthcare.

ROHH invites people from all walks of life to tune in to the Pavitra Connect YouTube channel and partake in a day filled with happiness & cheer.