Held amidst the spectacular Ziro Valley in September, this four-day annual festival is hosted by the local Apatani tribe, known for their closeness to nature. With an infrastructure built almost entirely of locally-sourced bamboo and a strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices, Ziro Festival of Music is a one-of-its-kind event. The carefully-curated line-up brings together over 40 of the best independent music acts from across the region, country and world.
Rock acts Lee Ranaldo and the Dust, Lou Majaw, menwhopause and MONO, blues group Soulmate, jazz artist Nubya Garcia, Indian classical musician Jyoti Hegde, qawwali musician Shye Ben-Tzur and singer-songwriters Lucky Ali and Prateek Kuhad are among those who have performed on Ziro’s stages over the years.
It will also feature a number of artists from the north east, as well as a handful of international artists including electro-soul singer Eadyth from the UK and rock band Pinky Doodle Poodle from Japan. Away from the stages, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in dance and movement classes, tapestry making, indigenous music workshops, village walks, birdwatching and butterfly trails.
