Strawberry Fields (Indian festival)

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Strawberry Fields
GenreMusic Fest
Begins1997; 27 years ago (1997)
FrequencyAnnual
VenueNational Law School Of India University
Location(s)Bengaluru
CountryIndia
Attendance8,000+ (2019)
Organised byEvent Management Committee, NLSIU
Websitewww.strawberryfields.in

Strawberry Fields is an annual independent music festival held in Bangalore, India.[1][2] It is one of India's largest student-organized music festivals,[3] and attracts participants and audiences from across India and neighboring countries. The event is organized by the National Law School of India University, primarily by the student body, but with the official support of the university authorities.[4] It provides a platform for semi-professional and college bands to compete and showcase their talent to a live audience of over 8000 people. The competition has built a legacy amongst music enthusiasts and has bolstered the independent music scene in India.[5][6] It has served as a launch pad for bands like Motherjane, Thermal and a Quarter, Demonic Resurrection, Bhayanak Maut, and Kryptos. Many influential bands such as Parvaaz,[7] Inner Sanctum, The Down Troddence and Parikrama have headlined at Strawberry Fields.[8] The event is usually held on the university campus, although it was held in the Bangalore Palace grounds in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2013.

  1. ^ "Money and technology jazz up college fests |". Citizen Matters, Bengaluru. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  2. ^ "The best of the fests". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  3. ^ See the University's "Events & Activities" webpage.
  4. ^ "NLS Strawberry Fields Archives". My Site. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Giving flight to aspiring musicians". The New Indian Express. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  6. ^ "NLS Strawberry Fields festival won by rockers Blacklisted". www.legallyindia.com. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  7. ^ "Parvaaz at Strawberry Fields XXIII". AllEvents.in. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  8. ^ "Parvaaz at Strawberry Fields".