All About Music concludes with connections and discovering what’s next

Stepping into All About Music it is an overwhelming maze of conversations, master classes, and business debates happening simultaneously across every Ballroom. Looking at the packed schedule you quickly realize there is simply too much happening at once, forcing every attendee to critically filter and prioritize where to invest their time.

Jazz Knows No Age

There are concerts you attend. And then there are concerts that remind you why music continues to surprise you. On Friday, 21st August, 2026, I was at the Quorum Club in Lower Parel which was hosting Dr Joe Alvares and a host of young Indian musicians.

The Unstoppable Tour of South East Asia - Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal has once again captivated audiences across South East Asia with The Unstoppable Tour, delivering spectacular performances in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.

Girish and the Chronicles (GATC) Live at Dublin Square

At Phoenix Market city, Dublin Square, Kurla, a die-hard crowd sporting tattoos, black leather pants and jackets, denims, gathered on Friday 31st July 2026, to witness Sikkim’s renowned hard rock and heavy metal act, Girish and the Chronicles (GATC) live in concert.

Umang - Sitarist Purbayan Chatterjee

There is a distinct, electric alchemy that occurs when the old guard of Indian classical music opens the doors for its future, and Thursday night on 30th July 2026 at Juhu’s packed Ajivasan Hall was a masterclass in that exact phenomenon.

Immortal wordsmith: ‘Kaarvaan Geethon Ka… Neeraj’ showcases mastery of late Padmabhushan poet-lyricist

Vintage wines are pricey. And vintage words, priceless. Celebrating that truth, lyrics took centre-stage and song numbers sparkled with nostalgia at ‘Kaarvaan Geethon Ka… Neeraj’ - an evocative event conducted just ahead of the 8th death anniversary of the late Padmasbhushan poet-lyricist: ‘Mahakavi Neeraj’ (19th June, 2018).

Calvin Harris’ concert redefined scale and energy

After an electrifying opening in Bengaluru, global dance music icon Calvin Harris took over Mumbai with a performance that raised the bar even higher, turning the city into a full-scale celebration of sound, energy and shared euphoria. As the second stop of his landmark India debut tour, the Mumbai leg felt bigger, louder and even more immersive, building momentum towards what is shaping up to be a historic three-city run.

ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 delivers a roaring festival

ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 wrapped up a spectacular three-day celebration of music, comedy, and culture at Mahalakshmi Lawns in Pune, drawing over 20,000 fans across the weekend. The three day festival from 13th 14th and 15th March in Pune saw a huge turnout.

Keinemusik’s India debut drawing 20,000 fans for a four-hour spectacle.

Mumbai witnessed one of its most defining live music moments this year as Keinemusi made their much-anticipated India debut with an exclusive showcase at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse on 27th March 2026, produced by Sunburn and promoted by Team Innovation.

Guitarist Ravi Iyer provides fresh colour to the sounds of Pink Floyd

The bright side of Mumbai is that, following the pandemic, multiple venues have opened to showcase the arts. The MYNA Academy Of Performing Arts is one of the newer ones, just having celebrated its first anniversary, and located in the heart of the western suburbs at Khar. In offering a diverse range of courses in music, dance, and theatre, MYNA became the default base for guitarist Ravi Iyer’s ongoing musical initiative, Shades Of Floyd on Saturday, 25th April 2026.