Mumbai’s iconic Lollapalooza festival, known for its vibrant medley of music genres, unleashed its second edition with an invigorating start that set the bar higher than ever before. The Mahalaxmi Race Course was transformed into a veritable playground for music lovers, buzzing with the fervor of fans proudly calling themselves the #LollaSquad, against a backdrop festooned with colors that seemed to dance in the air.
As the prime orchestrator of this spectacle, BookMyShow Live – India’s premium entertainment gateway and live event conglomerate – collaborated with the global festival gurus Perry Farrell and C3 Presents to anchor Lollapalooza India’s second rendition.
The thunder of applause and rhythmic cheers escalated when the inimitable Jonas Brothers graced the stage. The pulse of the crowd quickened in anticipation, spontaneously erupting into a chorus of Priyanka Chopra’s much-adored song “Gallan Goodiyaan” before the siblings made their grand entrance.
Nick Jonas, with a glint of playful reminiscence, teased about his sangeet ceremony while expressing the trio’s elation at finally performing in India. As they forged ahead, the swell of voices joined in harmony to the Jonas Brothers’ parade of chart-toppers like ‘S.O.S.,’ ‘Waffle House,’ ‘Cake By The Ocean,’ ‘Sucker,’ and other beloved hits.
One moment stood out, etching itself into the annals of fan memories – the collaboration between Nick Jonas and Indian rap sensation King for ‘Maan Meri Jaan’. This fusion was not just a performance, it was a cultural embrace, marked by affectionate banners and cheers for the ‘national jiju’ resonating through the festival grounds.
Complementing the stellar roster was the enigmatic pop icon Halsey, marking her striking debut on Indian soil. A beacon of gratitude for the ardor of Indian fans rivaled only by her native followers, she infused the atmosphere with anthemic hits ‘Now Or Never’, ‘Without Me’, ‘Closer’, and ‘Graveyard’, building a visual and auditory spectacle that left attendees captivated.
The festival’s glamours allure didn’t merely attract music enthusiasts; it was a siren call to celebrities as well. Among the notables reveling in the euphonic escapade were actress Taapsee Pannu, filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor with spouse Pragya Kapoor, vocalists Jonita Gandhi and Lisa Mishra, Bollywood veteran Jackie Shroff, romantic lead Aditya Roy Kapur, digital influencer Raj Shamani, viral prodigy Orry, and the soul-stirring artists Prateek Kuhad and Ankush Bahuguna.
This grand celebration of sound collided with an equally grand celebration of culture as the Jonas Brothers, icons in their own right, kindled a connection with the eager Indian audience. This interaction was not merely one of artist and admirer but a kinship that wove into it the vibrant tapestry of Indian hospitality.
As day one concluded, the reverberations of Lollapalooza India’s magical orchestration promised to resonate long after the last note was played. Mumbai’s melodic landscape had been altered forever, testament to the unifying power of music and the enchantment of a festival that knows no parallel. The stage had been set, the energy unleashed, and history made – a festive weekend unlike any other, immortalized in the collective memory of the attendees, artists, and the city itself.
