Shillong, April 3: Cementing its reputation as the ‘Rock Capital of India,’ Shillong continues to grow as a premier destination for major national and international music events. The latest to join the city’s vibrant music scene is the iconic Sunburn brand, which is all set to debut its ‘Sunburn Summer Fest’ in the pine city on May 10 this year.
Sunburn is known as Asia’s biggest Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival, and the Sunburn’s Summer Fest is its newest intellectual property (IP).
This new summer edition, a spin-off from the iconic annual ‘Sunburn Festival’ held in Goa every December, promises a more immersive, seasonally themed experience. While the main Sunburn Festival is known for its large-scale, multi-day beachside celebration of EDM, the ‘Sunburn Summer Fest’ is designed as a high-octane, single-day music and cultural experience that travels to handpicked destinations. The 2025 Summer Fest will hit Shillong and Bengaluru on consecutive days, May 10 and 11, respectively.
The inaugural Shillong edition is set to bring the hills alive with a massive lineup featuring global electronic heavyweights and top Indian talent. Psytrance revolutionaries ‘Vini Vici’ will transform the festival grounds into a tribal gathering with their hypnotic, pulse-quickening rhythms, earth-shaking basslines and transcendent drops that have made them legends at major festivals worldwide. Their masterful ability to blend ancient world music influences with cutting-edge production will create an unforgettable journey.
Electronic music royalty ‘Dimitri Vegas’ will unleash his stadium-sized anthems and heart-stopping drops that have dominated the world’s biggest stages. Known for his explosive crowd interaction and larger-than-life presence, Vegas will deliver a masterclass in big-room dynamics with a set crafted specifically for this landmark event, featuring exclusive edits and unreleased material.
Progressive house innovators ‘DubVision’ will elevate the night with their meticulously crafted melodies and euphoric buildups that transport listeners to emotional heights. Their signature blend of soaring synthesisers, pristine production and euphoric releases promises to create those magical festival moments when thousands of arms rise in unison under spectacular light displays.
Meanwhile, UK sensations ‘Third Party’ will demonstrate why they’ve become festival favourites with their distinctive approach to progressive house – combining emotional depth with raw energy, intricate layering with anthemic hooks that resonate long after the music stops.
Alongside these international heavyweights, the festival will showcase a diverse array of homegrown electronic talent – Siana Catherine, Gary Daniel, Reuel Roy, Quills and DJ Aedrian, ensuring a seamless blend of global and local sounds.
Some of the biggest EDM artists like Alan Walker and Afrojack recently performed at Shillong, a city that’s rapidly emerging as a crucial live entertainment market with its remarkable affinity to and demand for international music. The festival’s strategic expansion into this northeastern cultural hub taps into the region’s deep-rooted musical heritage and growing appetite for global sounds. With each event generating unprecedented excitement, Shillong has proven its status as more than just a secondary tour stop, becoming a must-play destination feature for Sunburn.
Organizers promise a full-sensory journey, transforming the festival grounds into a vivid summer-themed utopia complete with tropical décor, towering palm trees, immersive art installations, and futuristic LED visuals. As night falls, synchronized light shows, holograms, and interactive displays will turn Shillong into a pulsating playground of music, art, and culture.
Meanwhile, tickets are live for the inaugural edition of Sunburn’s Summer Fest, exclusively on BookMyShow.
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