Mumbaikars witness Cigarettes After Sex's dreamy performance at MMRDA Grounds

A magical evening as Cigarettes After Sex brought their ethereal sound to life in Mumbai and next in Bengaluru counting down to the bandrsquos performance in their city on January 28Under a velvet winter sky Mumbai transformed into a dreamy haven of music and emotion as Cigarettes After Sex the globally celebrated band known for their ethereal dream pop marked their return to the city of dreams with their monumental Xrsquos World Tour Fans poured in from across the city and country creating an atmosphere of reverent anticipation and the band delivered a transcendent performance that resonated deeply with every soul presentThe India leg of the Xrsquos World Tour is produced by Laqshya Media Group an independent Indian marketing communications groups and curated by BookMyShow Live the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShowAs soon as the band took the stage the crowd erupted into cheers that echoed through the night setting the tone for an unforgettable evening The show opened with a shimmering rendition of lsquoXrsquosrsquo from their newest album drawing the audience into the bandrsquos hypnotic world of musicOne of the most breathtaking moments of the night came during the performance of lsquoApocalypsersquo when fans chanted in unison for the song to be played once more Beloved tracks like lsquoSweetrsquo lsquoSunsetzrsquo and lsquoKrsquo transported the audience into the bandrsquos universe of past album favourites setting the perfect mood for what was to comeThe visual spectacle was matched only by the emotional intensity of the music leaving many in the audience visibly moved some even wiping away tears Tracks from their latest album Xrsquos such as lsquoTejano Bluersquo and lsquoRun Towards Your Fearsrsquo brought a fresh energy to the setlist blending the bandrsquos signature cinematic soundscapes with a touch of discoinspired warmth Fans sang along passionately with their voices rising to meet Gonzalezrsquos in a moment of collective euphoriaThe audience proved their devotion to Cigarettes After Sex with every cheer every wave and every heartfelt lyric sung back to the band Couples swayed together groups of friends huddled close and strangers bonded over the shared emotional journey The bandrsquos minimalist stage design bathed in monochrome lights only heightened the intimacy making it feel like a personal serenade for every individual in the crowdAs the show came to a close Greg Gonzalez addressed the audience with heartfelt gratitude saying ldquoMumbai we love you all so much You have been so sweet to usrdquoHe delighted fans by giving away his guitar picks to a few lucky members of the audience Fans had come prepared holding up posters asking for his picksmdasha beloved tradition at his concerts that added a personal and electric touch to the eveningAs the band closed the show with lsquoOpera Housersquo the crowd erupted into a mix of applause cheers and shouts of encore The energy was electric the emotions raw and the sense of connection unparalleledShaju Ignatius chief evangelist Live Events amp Content Laqshya Media Group said The Mumbai show of CASrsquos India leg of the Xrsquos World Tour was truly magical Watching the audience connect so deeply with the music was special It is incredible to see how Indiarsquos love for live global entertainment has evolvedrdquo He added At Laqshya Media Group wersquore dedicated to delivering experiences that linger in peoplersquos hearts As Indiarsquos appetite for live events is growing wersquore committed to this journeymdashbringing people together fostering collaborations and setting new benchmarksOwen Roncon chief of business ndash Live Events BookMyShow said At BookMyShow Live wersquore all about bringing incredible artists to India and keeping up with the growing love for live music The way fans went wild for Cigarettes After Sex at Lollapalooza India 2023 we just knew we had to get them back here as soon as possible Giving fans the chance to see their favourite bands live is what drives us and the Xrsquos World Tour was nothing short of magical This is just the start ndash wersquore ready to keep raising the bar and making these experiences even bigger and betterFollowing their electrifying performance at Lollapalooza India 2023 where every note seemed to ignite the crowdrsquos passion for the band and fans were left with an insatiable longing for their next live masterpiece the overwhelming turnout and enthusiastic reception in Mumbai this Saturday have set the bar for more evenings of unfiltered emotion and otherworldly soundscapes