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The professional shows at Saarang showcase the very best musical talent in the
country and have always been a strong crowd puller. Artists not only of
national acclaim but also those with international fan following have come to
Saarang. Performances by giants such as Shankar Mahadevan, KayKay, Shaan and
international bands such as Uriah Heep, Matmatah, Led Zepplica have been
witnessed by melting pot audiences. This year promises yet another thrilling
musical ride as you witness performances by the Indian heavy metal band
Prestorika and the international group Firebrands. The Firebrands have
performed their furious blend of heavy rock, punk and turntable SFX in Taiwan,
Australia, Dubai and the US alongside acts like Tommy Lee, Jet and Puddle of
Mudd.
Apart from the Pro Shows, there is a whole gamut of events to keep the audience
enthused right through. The most well-received event is the Choreo Nite in
which participants from over a hundred colleges battle it out in the Open Air
Theatre. The Light Music and Western Music shows are events that create an
electric atmosphere mesmerizing a jam-packed audience. From artful dramatics to
socially-relevant street plays, from parliamentary debates to rib-tickling
JAMs, from steamy salsa workshops to soulful Classical dance contests , Saarang
is challenging and competitive, refreshing and rewarding all at the same time.
This year’s new attractions are Short Film Making, Freestyle Solo Dance and
Queen of Sheeba. Freestyle Solo Dance is an event that promises to be a visual
treat full of energy and exuberance as the participants set the stage ablaze
with the loftiest, most moving and the most beautiful of arts. The
quintessential scavenger hunt, Queen of Sheeba is another new entry to the
Saarang roster. People in small teams set out to search and collect out items
from a list of some of the wackiest items that can be brought under one head.
Saarang is not complete without a plethora of workshops, lectures and
demonstrations. Workshops are for anyone looking to sashay to a contemporary
tune, snap stunning scenes or just get their hands dirty. The Cookery Workshop
is all set to make its debut this Saarang and it aims at identifying the
Sanjeev Kapoor in us. From participating in the 50-odd events, learning tricks
from experts in workshops, to soaking in the atmosphere- we give you a thousand
ways of spending your time at Saarang, we let you play with Time.
If you're anywhere in the remote neighborhood, please do come and take a peek
into this kaleidoscope we call Saarang.
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