The Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents 'Revival Of The Bandstand Culture' in Mumbai

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Mumbai, March 14, 2011

In an age, where the significance of 'music' is restricted to Bollywood, the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents an alternative: a colourful mélange of music by Institutional Police band and youth bands of Mumbai, through its Bandstand Revival Project. Thousands of young Mumbaikars experienced the old world charm of live music in a bandstand during 26 weekends in 2007-08 and during 17 weekends in 2010.

As a part of the theme of Corporates as Citizens, the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry are launching the third year of the Bandstand Revival Project, with the aim is to extend the project across the city to reach larger sections of the population. The principle objective is to promote traditional and cultural links in the city by recreating an environment from the 1800s, by reinstating live bands performances in open areas in the evening hours. Besides it is also an attempt to encourage outdoor gigs in the city, other than those available at a price in commercial establishments.

Unlike in the previous years when the programme was restricted to performances in Malabar Hill, this year we shall feature live band performances at three locations i.e. Malabar Hill - Kamla Nehru Udyan, Dadar Chowpatty Bandstand - Veer Prabhu Deshpande & Sant Dyaneshwar Udyan (Next to Kirti College, Near Shivaji Park) and Bandra - Carter Road Amphitheater.

The Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry wishes to provide a platform for youth bands to showcase their creative talent to a diverse audience while at the same time bring the music to people who cannot visit pubs or clubs to watch live performance, free of charge.

Live Performances by

March 12th - PRADAKSHINAM + BOMBAY BASSMENT - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Kamala Nehru Udyan, Malabar Hills (Hanging Garden)

March 19th - DISCHORDIAN + RANG - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Kamala Nehru Udyan, Malabar Hills (Hanging Garden)

April 2nd - MCGM BAND + ANKIT DAYAL + VASUDHA SHARMA - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Kamala Nehru Udyan, Malabar Hills (Hanging Garden)

April 16th - POLICE BAND + ANKUR TEWARI & THE GHALAT FAMILY - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Veer Prabhu Deshpande & Sant Dyaneshwar Udyan (Dadar Chowpatty)

April 30th - SOMETHING RELEVANT + AIRPORT - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Veer Prabhu Deshpande & Sant Dyaneshwar Udyan (Dadar Chowpatty)

May 7th - POLICE BAND + SPLIT - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Carter Road Amphitheater

May 14th - SLOW DOWN CLOWN + SHOR BAZAAR - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Kamala Nehru Udyan, Malabar Hills (Hanging Garden)

May 21st - THE COLOR COMPOUND + THE PULP SOCIETY - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Carter Road Amphitheater, Bandra

May 28th - FINALE (To be confirmed) - 5:30PM - 8: 00PM - Kamala Nehru Udyan, Malabar Hills (Hanging Garden)

For further information, please contact:

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