Bengaluru is gearing up for the return of Echoes of Earth, one of India’s most unique eco-conscious music festivals. Scheduled for December 13–14 at the Embassy International Riding School, the festival enters its eighth edition, continuing its mission to blend music, sustainability, and art into a powerful cultural experience.

Recognised by A Greener Future (AGF) as Asia’s most environmentally progressive music festival, Echoes of Earth is known for its world-class performances and its dedication to environmental responsibility. This year promises an inspiring mix of music, upcycled art installations, and immersive, nature-focused storytelling.

🌿 Theme 2025: The Sixth Sense

The 2025 theme, The Sixth Sense, dives into the hidden intelligence of the natural world — the subtle patterns and forces that guide ecosystems, inspire human innovation, and shape life as we know it.

The organisers aim to encourage visitors to see the unseen and deepen their connection with the planet.

Festival Director Roshan Netalkar shares:

“Year on year, we innovate to inspire our community to protect our planet.”

🎪 What’s New This Year?

Visitors can look forward to a series of unique and immersive experiences:

  • Four uniquely designed performance stages

  • A 360° solar-powered immersive experience

  • The Greener Side — an initiative offering sustainability-driven talks, workshops, and learning sessions

  • Exclusive brunch sessions with performing artists

  • Eco-friendly innovations like biogas food courts, solar stages, and waste-based art installations

This edition blends nature-based music with cutting-edge green tech, creating an atmosphere that’s both futuristic and deeply rooted in the earth.

🎵 Music Line-Up

The festival brings an eclectic mix of global sounds spanning:

  • Electronica

  • Jazz

  • Indie

  • Afrobeat

  • Funk

  • World Music

  • Folk

  • Soul

  • House & Techno

This year’s standout performers include the globally acclaimed:
🌟 Monolink
🌟 Bedouin

From soulful melodies to high-energy beats, Echoes of Earth promises a soundtrack that resonates with listeners of all tastes.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Festival for Everyone

Echoes of Earth is designed as an inclusive festival welcoming families, kids, and pets:

  • Children under 10 years enjoy free entry

  • A special children’s zone offers workshops and interactive activities

  • Furry companions are welcome throughout the festival grounds

It’s a unique opportunity for people across age groups to bond over music, creativity, and sustainability.

♻️ Sustainability & Art Take Center Stage

Spread across 170 acres, the festival features:

  • 30+ art installations

  • Four immersive stages

  • Structures crafted entirely from upcycled materials, including crowdsourced e-waste, solar panel waste, and discarded musical instruments

  • Hand-painted signage on reused materials

  • A 100 kVA solar-powered box office

  • A compressed biogas (CBG) food court

  • All artist transfers done via electric vehicles

Echoes of Earth remains fully committed to being a zero-plastic, zero-waste event — proving that large gatherings can be both spectacular and sustainable.

🌍 Final Thoughts

Echoes of Earth continues to redefine what a modern music festival can be. It blends entertainment with environmental consciousness, proving that sustainability and celebration can go hand in hand.

In an era where protecting the planet is more urgent than ever, the festival stands as a shining example of how creativity, community, and nature can come together in harmony. Whether you’re a music lover, an eco-warrior, or someone looking for a fresh, immersive experience, Echoes of Earth 2025 promises memories that linger long after the lights go out.