Be Here Now Music Festival
Dates: February 21-23 2025
Location: Vadodara Gujarat India
Join us for the Be Here Now Music Festival a three-day celebration of music creativity and self-discovery. Immerse yourself in a variety of workshops and performances designed to inspire and connect.
Workshops
1. Intro to Theatre Workshop
Instructor: Vaibhav Soni
Description: Gain positivity understand others' feelings build self-confidence and analyze yourself through this beginner's theatre workshop.
Fee: Rs 499/-
2. Collaboration & Improvisation through Sound
Instructors: Jay Kreimer & Trishant
Description: Learn to be in the present moment listen deeply and let the moment shape your music.
Fee: Rs 199/-
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
3. Threadscapes: Essential Stitches
Instructor: Heny Francies
Description: Master the basics of embroidery with practical hands-on experience.
Fee: Rs 699/-
Date: Saturday February 22 2025
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
4. Cymatics Workshop
Instructors: Dhrumil Pancholi & Trishant Shetty
Description: Explore the mesmerizing world of cymatics where sound brings shape to matter and vibration reveals the hidden patterns of our universe.
Fee: Rs 299/-
5. Forest Bathing
Instructor: Sara Bubber
Description: Open a deeper connection with nature and find what you need for the self.
Fee: Rs 499/-
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
6. How to Cook a Story in One Frame
Instructor: Chirag Chaudhary
Description: A workshop on character building and illustration design.
Fee: Rs 499/-
7. Flower Pressing
Instructor: Monica Dahiya
Description: Create your own floral piece and learn ways to press and preserve flowers.
Fee: Rs 999/-
Date: Sunday February 23 2025
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
8. Mongolian Throat Singing
Instructor: Martin Dubois
Description: Learn effective methods to better manage your breathing and enrich the tone of your voice.
Fee: Rs 499/-
Time: 2 PM to 5 PM
9. Tataki Zomé: Flower Printing
Instructor: Jesal Parikh
Description: Meditative forest walk to pick ingredients to make prints through a Japanese hammering technique.
Fee: Rs 999/-
10. Aj Khane Mein Kya Banaye?
Instructor: Mamta Panchal
Description: Tired of the daily "Aj kya banaya hai?" Join me for a fun session where I share easy healthy family recipes and seasonal food ideas—plus let's swap cooking tips!
Fee: Rs 249/-
Performances
Day 1: Hindustani Classical
Date: Friday February 21 2025
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
1. Open Jam Session
2. Swar Sant: Twilight Echoes
A Sitar Solo in Raag Puriya Dhanashree - Experience the evocative hues of dusk with the sitar solo in Raag Puriya Dhanashree weaving melody and emotion into a timeless evening raga.
3. Tanmaya Kshirsagar: Parampara
A Revival of the Indian Classical Baithak
Day 2: Soft Rock and Jazz
Date: Saturday February 22 2025
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
1. Open Jam Session
2. The Experimentals
Anurag Pandya Rishabh Agarwal Adeel Hakim A Chef a Marketer and a Physician met very randomly and got VERY weirdly touched.
3. Ketan & Nirav Duo
A classic jazz duo featuring soulfulsaxophone and expressive piano from the ‘40sto ‘60s.
Day 3: Folk & Funk
Date: Sunday February 23 2025
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
1. VBX: Vadodara Beatboxers Community
2. Terra Folk Cult: Chiragdeep Ghosh
Earth-rooted indie folk & soulful originals. Blending earth-inspired sounds with Indian folk traditions weaving soulful originals that evoke nature ancient heritage and life’s interconnectedness.
3. Martin Dubois / m’dub
Afro-world fusion - A real healing sound journey with the power of the Kora African harp Mongolian throat singing human beat live looper & more.
Come be a part of this vibrant festival and let the music and creativity flow! 🎶✨
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3XsiGN5o72Epr8hj9, 95, Kunj Society, Nutan Bharat Society, Alkapuri, Vadodara, Gujarat 390023, India
