BACARDI NH7 Weekender wraps up the 14th edition with power-packed performances

After three days the BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender wraps up its 14th edition with powerpacked performances at Teerth Fields in Pune The multigenre music festival saw thousands of fans from Pune Mumbai and surrounding cities sing their heart out to some of the most popular Indian and international musicians around the worldWith a lineup of over 45 homegrown and international artists this yearrsquos festival featured the likes of Monuments Ezra Collective Arch Echo Romare creating the perfect tempo on Day 1 followed by MIA Jai Wolf Cartel Madras and MEMBA stealing the show on Day 2 and finally YG Daler Mehndi MC Stan and Euphoria wrapping up Day 3 on a high noteThe third day was also marked by Bollywood actors Ananya Panday Siddhant Chaturvedi and Gourav Adarsh taking the audience by storm as they joined OAFF x Saverarsquos evening set to premiere the first track from their upcoming film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan live for the very first timeIn its 14th year the festival comprised two arenas and 5 stages such as BACARDIacute ARENA The Bat CASA BACARDIacute Pineapple Groove and the NODWIN Gaming Stage The stages and arenas decked with quirky designs created by muralist Osheen Siva were meticulously programmed by festival director Tej Brar to offer attendees 21 hours of unparalleled entertainment over three daysRock fans got enthralled by highenergy acts featuring I Built The Sky BEAR Komodo Jane The Lightyears Explode and Naalayak While Hindi music lovers jammed to performances by Sunny MR Lisa Mishra and Hanita Bhambri Hip hop and RampB sets by tricksingh Gully Gang Priya Ragu Spindoctor MadStarBase kept the audiences on their feet for hours with Gurbax Alo Wala and impressing electronic music aficionados with their deck skills Gaming fanatics got a chance to discover the intersection of music and gaming with AV sets by Elle Shimada SPRYK and Skipster that were projected onto the iconic Ferris wheelAnother highlight of the festival was the experiential container that featured cocktail slushies popsicles and customcurated cocktails by international bartenders Vitaly Alekseyev and Sergei Platonov of the Amsterdambased Law amp Order fame on the last day coupled with intimate sets all through the day Alongside unforgettable performances BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender an IP of NODWIN Gaming also had a Flea Market curated by culture partner lsquoSOCIALrsquo and the Food Lane curated by hospitality partner lsquoImpressario HospitalityrsquoFestival goers were treated to a scrumptious extravagance on all of the days courtesy the wellstocked multiple food stalls such as Smoke House Deli Prithvi Cafeacute Boss Burger Oven Story NIC Ice Creams Rolls Mania 1441 Pizzeria Cafeacute Arabia Kareems Myfroyoland BubIt Burger Craft HippeampHeart Garnet Dope Coffee Roasters Burgertron Foodtruck Cafeacute Chokolade Mad Momos Raw amp Rustic The Burger Barn Cafe and Biryani By Kilo Team Dhunn l Drum Circle shut down the food courts with their dance takeover on the last dayMerchandise stores by Arty Fallacie Apparel Locos Mogassuni HGIH Jewels Of Joy Dira Hair and CXJ Clothing gave the fashion loving attendees a wide variety to choose from from intricately crafted jewellery to quirky clothing and gifts and official artist and festival merchandise to a dedicated thrift shopThe petfriendly venue also had multiple aesthetically crafted mammoth installations in pop neon colours and photo booths placed across different corners of the fest ground for the selfie fanatics that did full justice to this yearrsquos theme of ItsAMoodDuring the early evening hours young gaming enthusiasts were spotted competing in games like FIFA Street Fighter Tekken Super Mario Super Contra Tetris Pacman and CSGO Just Dance at the Gaming ArenaWhilst supporting themes of diversity and empowerment with an allfemale led line up the festival also supported several initiatives like lsquoMIST LGBTQ Foundationrsquo the inclusivity partners for the LGBTQIA community lsquoCupablersquo provided the audience with reusable glasses made of rice husk and bamboo straws to support sustainability and aid with scrap recycling The recyclable materials will now be sent to recycling plants and the food waste will be composted To ensure traffic management and encourage responsible drinking the promoters arranged for complimentary shuttle buses from the venue to various spots across PuneAkshat Rathee cofounder and managing director NODWIN Gaming says Our 14th edition of BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender once again seamlessly united the community providing a platform for them to revel in their shared passion for music culture gaming and an array of unforgettable experiences NODWIN Gaming is delighted to consistently deliver a distinctive and evolving experience for our Weekender Warriors year after year This edition not only celebrated the discovery of new artists but also the exploration of a diverse range of genres innovative experiences and thematic elementsmdashall set in an expansive new venue We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelmingly positive reception and unwavering support from our artists audiences partners sponsors and administrative authorities The NODWIN Gaming team eagerly awaits the opportunity to present an even grander festival experience for our wonderful community in the coming yearSameeksha Uniyal brand lead BACARDIacute India says ldquoOur fan communities are at the heart of BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender and wersquore thrilled with the response for the 14th edition of the festival The core philosophy behind BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender is to create a festival that brings people together to celebrate music and discover a sense of community and in that regard this has been one of our most successful editions yet Our new venue for this edition at Teerth Fields in Pune allowed us to innovate and offer several new and returning onground experiences for fans to enjoy such as the CASA BACARDIacute Container the NODWIN Gaming Lounge and the iconic Weekender Ferris Wheel The musical experience at BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender is of course paramount and we built on our peerless legacy of bringing together global headliners and independent newage acts letting fans discover new music as well as enjoy their favourite superstars on the same stage We welcomed a variety of Indian and international artists across the four stages of the festival featuring a combination of upandcoming performers like OAFF X Savera Mary Ann Alexander and Lisa Mishra alongside our powerful headliners like YG MIA and Daler Mehndi This edition is a testament to the ethos of the festival and BACARDIacutersquos commitment to delivering unforgettable moments to music enthusiasts year after yearrdquoSince the launch of the festival in 2010 BACARDIacute NH7 Weekender has aimed to carve a niche for itself as a torchbearer for independent music in India and the 14th edition was yet another attempt