Echoes of Earth, one of the greenest musical events in the country is back in Bengaluru. Titled Sixth Sense, this eighth edition of the festival centres around the innate ability of all living beings to adapt and survive.
To be held on December 13 and 14, Echoes 2025 will see as many as 30 artistes and bands, from India and abroad, coming together. Apart from regular performers, the event is a chance to catch lesser-known acts such as Stavroz from Belgium, the Vilnius Jazz Ensemble from Lithuania and Badfocus from Czechoslovakia, among others.
Bengaluru-based artiste Tanvi Bajaj, who has been attending Echoes from its inception, will be playing there this year with Nandita Bora, whose stage name is Delika.
Tanvi and Delika
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“The festival is one of my favorite things to look forward to at the end of the year. Not only is there an amazing diversity in the music presented there, but also their creativity with upcycled and recycled material always comes together beautifully. It is definitely one of the most picturesque festivals; a treat for one’s ears and eyes.”
Of course, returning this year as an artiste playing on the lineup, Tanvi says, “Feels nostalgic as well as powerful. I’m stepping into a dream I’ve carried with me since those early festival days.”
Nandita shares a similar sentiment. “I’ve been a regular at Echoes of Earth since 2018. From dancing and getting lost among the stages and the crowd, to performing on one of its stages, feels like a dream the universe quietly manifested over the years. Playing at Echoes of Earth is a pinnacle in every DJ’s career. It feels surreal, full-circle, and honestly, a bit magical,” says Nandita.
Harshita
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Though Tanvi and Delika are known for their hypnotic techno and electronic music, they will be presenting a slightly different, friendlier vibe to go with their day-time slot at the festival.
Harshita Sethi, who goes by Sage when on stage, has a range that spans breaks, acid, house and electro, and Swill be “playing a bunch of different sounds at Echoes this year. My set will be about how these sounds come together to form an experience, and do not fall into a particular genre.”
Harshita attended four Echoes as a concert-goer in the six years she resided in Bengaluru. Currently based out of Delhi, the artiste says, ”My friends and I would look forward to it all year.”
“I play IBM, electric house. I don’t really have a specific sound in terms of the genre I play, but I am intentional that my piece sets a “patient tone” for the evening.”
An illustrator and a graphic designer by profession, Harshita says, “I’m not a very expressive person, but music helps me bridge that gap and connect with people on a deeper level. I find it difficult to interact with people using words, so music helps.”
From a previous edition of Echoes of Earth
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“One thing I’ve noticed with Echoes over these years, is that it has created a culture that is sustainable. There are a lot of DIY art installations one can work on, and volunteer for. I believe it is important to acknowledge what festivals like this are trying to do. They remind me and other artistes why we started doing this in the first place.”
Apart from harmonious melodies and innovative art installations, Echoes of Earth, which is a pet-friendly event, will also host an artist brunch, workshops for children and a flea market with artisanal and eco-conscious products, among other programs at the venue.
Echoes of Earth will be held at Embassy International Riding School on December 13 and 14. Tickets starting at ₹3299 available on District
Published – December 12, 2025 10:18 pm IST
