It's not just their education that has faced a roadblock when it comes to college students this year. Festivals are often an integral part of their overall evolvement as young adults who flower into grown-ups, and those have hit a speed bump in 2020 as well. But never mind that. There are ways to get around adversity. And the folks behind Mumbai-based Mismatch: The College Fest that Never Was have done that with the online event that promises to recreate the feel of an on-ground experience.

The hybrid format consists of games, live shows, pre-recorded performances and covers, all played out on the digital realm. One of the events, for instance, consists of a competition where college students were asked to cover a song called Kahaan ho tum by indie artiste Parteek Kuhad, who then shortlisted the best versions, which are going to be performed live at the fest. There's also a live concert featuring Imaad Shah, who will collaborate with Samar Grewal. Crossover electronic artiste Ritviz, meanwhile, will feature in a panel discussion moderated by comedian Tanmay Bhat, where the musician will talk about his experience of being a school drop-out. There's nothing serious here, though, since Ritviz and Bhat will engage in what essentially constitutes fun banter. Ritviz will also release a new track at the festival, for which ace dance group Kings United has orchestrated a special pre-recorded show.