What EDC will have in store for the debut Indian edition

In one of a recent interview Vijay Nair, Director, OML, shared that “We have been in talks with EDC about organizing this in India for around 2 years. And it was in the past one year that we got into [planning for] it.”

Vijay Nair also said that the festival will be a mix of Indian and International electronic music acts on the roster, the lineup will favor indigenous talent. He also said that “We will be announcing the lineup in the next two weeks and there will be a huge tilt towards representing Indian talent. It will be a 60:40 combination; 60 for local acts. And not only that, given that OML is involved, Indian artists will also get the best slots at the festival.” Also been asked about the venue choice  he said , “Although Mumbai would have been an obvious choice, considering that the production scale of EDC is ridiculous, there are just no venues in here. That’s why New Delhi.”

Previously, Founder and CEO of Insomniac Pasquale Rotella, , said in a statement that his company had been aiming  for an Indian edition for a long time. he also said “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by the country’s colorful and exotic culture. I know it’s a place where the magic of EDC can come alive in a truly unique way, and we’ve got amazing partners in Only Much Louder (OML) and Budweiser who can help make that happen!”

In 2016 , India has seen various global events make their debuts in the country, including Budweiser Sensation in March and Don’t Let Daddy Know in May. However, EDC will be the first international two-day EDM festival of its kind to be taking place in India.The dance music scene in India is completely booming with various International Acts touring India. EDC is not just known for it’s massive lineup but also is known for its extensive production and sound design and usually features full-size carnival rides, art installations and more.