Performing at Lollapalooza India is a full-circle moment for me: Lisa Mishra

Singer Lisa Mishra grew up in Chicago and has been to Lollapalooza many times This time she will be a performer at Lollapalooza India produced and promoted by BookMyShow live on the same day as Green Day She calls this a fullcircle moment in her life She is also working very hard to look her best for her fans going through a physical transformation inspired by Dua Liparsquos enviable physique Mishra also had the privilege of opening for Ed Sherean at his Delhi concertAhead of her Lollapalooza India performance Lisa Mishra opens up to Midday about her setlist the challenges of performing live and the experience of opening for Ed SheeranWhat are your thoughts ahead of your performance at Lolla IndiaLollapalooza is my hometown festival I grew up in Chicago and I have been to these concerts as a teenager To be playing at the Mumbai edition is so special Itrsquos like the coming together of both my homes ndash Mumbai and Chicago Itrsquos like a full circle moment for meAny international acts that you have watched and enjoyed at Lollapalooza ChicagoThree years ago Green Day performed in Chicago Lollapalooza and I saw them there I think itrsquos insane that I get to be on the same day as them this year at Lolla India Never thought I would see my name on that poster I also saw Dua Lipa that same year I think itrsquos incredible we are getting to see these artistes in India ndash in December Dua performed here and now Green Day is happening in March Itrsquos a wonderful time for the live music industryHave you been to any of the previous editions of Lolla IndiaAll of them The first year had my favourite band of all time ndash The Strokes I had never seen them live before It was also a childhood happy thing that I got to see the Jonas Brothers It was a really special thing to see the collaboration between King and Nick Jonas because I think we forget to pause and think that thatrsquos actually Kingrsquos song that features Nick Jonas and not the other way around It was such a powerful moment to see an Indian artist as the lead with an international act on their song singing in HindiWhat kind of a setlist have you prepared for Lollapalooza IndiaThis is my most Lisa Mishra catalogue heavy performance Fans are used to seeing at least two or three covers people have been seeing me one their phones mostly This time only one song is a cover and the rest are my own ndash collaborations my singles and songs from my own albumSince Lollapalooza has multiple stages is keeping the audience hooked a challengeThatrsquos something we have to get used to here because all music festivals around the world operate that way where you have clashing stages and artists Thatrsquos kind of the point about who you want to go watch Music festivals in India mostly have just one stage and multiple artists one after another rather than having multiple stages and artistes performing at the same timeYou think the attention span of the audience has really reducedLaughs I think they need something visually stimulating Not just the music the performance and the visuals also have to be good The dancers have to look great It should look rehearsed and ready and confidentYou also posted about really working hard on your fitnessThat was actually inspired by Dua Lipa I looked at her on stage and said today is December 1 and I have until March 9 her Lollapalooza performance let me challenge myself to working out twice a day for 90 days every single day So therersquos no alcohol very clean diet and some more things that have gone into this physical transformation Also it makes you very disciplined and responsible as an artistHow was it opening for Ed SheeranWhen you open for someone who has been your idol for many years it can be nerveracking and anxiety ridden but also really powerful and it feels like the universe aligned to make it happen He was so kind and reassuring the conversation we had was incredible Irsquom just so proud of our team and the band which pulled off a set like that for 40000 people which is the biggest show I have ever played Itrsquos because of them I did not have much anxiety at allView this post on InstagramA post shared by Lisa Mishra lisamishramusicLoved the dress you were wearingThank you It was a shock that Chanel agreed to let me wear them for that showWhat will you be wearing for Lollapalooza IndiaI can give you a hint It will be my ode to Chicago How my journey began in Chicago and I made it all the way to Mumbai