Chirkutt Biography:

One of the few names in the Bangladeshi music scene to gloriously explode beyond the nation's borders and reach distant shores across the world's oceans, Chirkutt is not a new band by any means, having been around since 2002. Over the last three years, they properly carved out a name for themselves among the hearts of music lovers of Bangladesh with their energetic live performances and powerful lyrics. And sure enough, Chirkutt's eclectic compositions defy genre or classification, and they have eventually come to be described as an 'Epic Fusion' band, one that has brought radical changes to the modern music industry of Bangladesh.
Chirkutt's fame has transcended the borders of Bangladesh and reached foreign shores, thanks to their performances at various reputed international music festivals, such as the India Music Week-2012 (where 50 bands/Artists of 17 countries participated) and the Jaffna Music Festival-2013, Sri Lanka (with more than twenty international artists from Norway, Brazil, Palestine, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh), where they have represented new dimensions of Bangladeshi band music to critical acclaim. And later during the end of 2013, Chirkutt embarked on a grand tour of Norway with Norwegian rockers Casa Murilo. Both the bands toured through 6 cities - Oslo, Bergen, Molde, Trondheim, Bodo, Salvaer. Besides shows the band was interviewed by national radios, newspapers and also collaborated on a song with Casa Murilo called "Trams & Empty Streets" that’s music vdo was released from Oslo. Sony music shared that MVO worldwide as “hot” song of that time. The whole tour was managed by Rikskonsertene, Norway..

Chirkutt are comprised of PavelAreen (Drums, Percussion, Sound producer), EmonChowdhury( Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele) Sharmin Sultana Sumi (vocals, lyrics,tune), PintuGhosh (vocals, violin, flute), Didar (bass) and Tamal (Rhythm guitar) .). Their tracks are recorded, mixed and mastered at Butter Records and Studio Chirkutt, their own studios.

To date, Chirkutt has released two albums, 'Chirkuttnama' and 'Jadu'rShohor'. Chirkutt's second album "Jadu'rShohor" ("The City of magic"), a fresh collection of eclectic melodies, has already stolen the hearts of thousands of music lovers mere weeks after its release, and the title song “Jadu'rShohor” has become a bonafide hit. Their debut album "Chirkuttnama" was released in October 2010. Chirkutt's songs have received a great deal of airplay, and they have also performed on televised drama and film soundtracks. Their infectiously catchy tracks, such as “Khazna”, "Jadu'rShohor", "Kanamachhi", "Bondhu", "Katakuti" “Ami Janina” are viewed by the band as personal milestones representing their ever-rising popularity. The music videos for "Khazna" & "Katakuti" were aired on MTV India. At present Chirkutt is busy with concerts all over the country along with a host of background scores being composed for upcoming movies. Chirkutt is the first band from Bangladesh to compose background scores and music from renowned movies. They were also the winners of the RTV Best Band Award 2012.

They were inspired to take up music by their family and friends, and they attribute all their success to them and their loving fans."

MRIGYA (INDIA)
Mrigya is one of India’s most premier and prodigious World-Fusion bands, hailing from
New Delhi. Formed in 1999, the band has blossomed into a fascinating contemporary world music band venturing to stretch the boundaries of Indian classical music becoming the harbinger of a unique fusion band offering a rich blend of Blues, Funk, Folk, Latin, Indian Classical and Jazz.
The band has toured extensively around the globe winning accolades and representing India at various international festivals. Mrigya shows range from international performances around the world for elite audiences, and the most exclusive shows ever performed. Their music shares and introduces an audience to the new, modern, contemporary sound fused with classical Indian music. The music of Mrigya carries the legacy of thousands of years, of not only music, but also the heritage of Indian culture.
Mrigya aims to evolve, share the cultural nuances, and promote the Indian ethos through its music in a global way – drawing attention and inviting one to explore the Indian heritage. Inspire, get inspired, educate and most importantly, continue to pass on, the legacy of Indian and western fusion for further generations.

BAND MEMBERS:
VIOLIN: SHARAT CHANDRA SRIVASTAVA
KEYS: SACHIN KAPOOR
BASS & VOCALS: INDRANEEL HARIHARAN
GUITARS: KARAN SHARMA
DRUMS: RAJAT KAKKAR
TABLA & PERCUSSION: GYAN SINGH

The Forsaken

Forsaken or officially known as The Forsaken (Bhutan), is a Bhutanese Heavy Metal band from Thimphu Bhutan. Originally formed temporarily for one fest on May 2013, and after winning the “Battle of Bands” in 1st position the band decided to continue. Each member of the band is from various origin bands, namely The Low Profile Sunday (Punk/Hard core), Demon Nomad (Thrash Metal), Sanctum (Metal core) and Axis 6 (Heavy Metal). At present the band is working on their upcoming EP (Extra Play - Broken Delusion) and so far the band has completed their originals. Although the band mostly plays cover songs of well known rock bands and fewer times their original, the band is best known for their presence, interaction and showmen ship onstage. And As of now, the band is under process in releasing official lyrical video of their debut

Single “In His Name” from the EP.

The Artists we mostly cover:

Metallica
Judas Priest
Alice Cooper
Iron Maiden
AC/DC
Marilyn Manson
Lamb Of God
And many more...

Description

Brief introduction
TH&TR is a band propelled by the true meaning of “freedom of speech” and fighting for your rights. We believe in the expansion of the mind, body and soul through the medium of music. Inspired by everything that is the universe, TH&TR puts all this into the perception in creating their music and more prominently blends it around a Sri Lankan Flavor.

Lyrical Themes:
• “The System”
• Spirituality & Life
• Pro Marijuana
• Freedom of Expression

Genre:
Stoner Groove

Current Line-up:
Dinuk Periy - Vocals, Alternate instruments, lyricist
Naushan Abbas- Drums, Percussions
Rizan Abbas-Lead, Rhythm
Arosha Hettiarachchi-Bass
Band Interests
We like to introduce your mind to the limitless and link your soul to the universe

THE KOPS

Started as the Sifainge Music Group 20 years ago, the band changed its name to SMG The KOPS and later as The Kops Band. Since 2013, the band has been rebranded to Kinetic Operaations, K-OPS Band. The band has been performing for generations representing as the official band of Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF). The Kops Band regularly performs for all official delegates and at official functions of the Government upon request. The band is also in to forefront of all public and Charity Shows.

In addition to these official performances the Kops Band have performed with major leading artists of this nation on their events including Fasy Live, Easa, Unoosha, Zara, Kayano, Mishy Athif, Ammadey, Ritte to name a few.

Kops Band has also performed in Mr. MNDF Show in 2009, 2010 and 2011. In One Nation Raajje Tour, the band has performed in Fuahmulak, Male’ City, H Dh. Hanimaadhoo. The band also performs in official events of MNDF and in Banquets during visits of Head of Foreign Countries, including Thailand, Sri Lanka, India and Nepal. For the last four years, the band performed in the reception to celebrate the Fourth of July, Independence Day of USA. They also perform in Chinese New Year Celebrations in Maldives. In addition, they performed in many official dinners of High-ranked Army Officers of many Asian countries.

DONN BHAT + PASSENGER REVELATOR

A genre-defying, live experimental electronica producer and composer, Donn Bhat has been a familiar face and name in the music scene since the release of his debut album in 2006. In the years since, his music has been featured on a number of platforms, including the MTV TV series Bring On The Night. In 2011, he was featured as the BBC artist of the month on the Bobby Friction show aired in the UK.

With his desire to begin performing the music he had been writing, in 2013 Donn Bhat put together a band that debuted at Ziro Festival and then went on to play gigs across the country and win a number of fans in the process. The dreamy electro/pop single Stars Align became an especially big hit for Donn Bhat and has received a great deal of radio airplay since.

With the release of the album Passenger Revelator, Donn Bhat will take his music live with a smaller setup – minus the band – while still collaborating with various musicians along the way. Says Donn, “Having played my music with a full band at festivals and gigs last year, I believe my sound is now gravitating towards the experimental electronic space where the music remains ‘live’ and performance oriented, and moves the listener both physically and emotionally. I also want to lay an emphasis on visuals as an integral part of the live experience. With the masked astronaut as our motif in our artwork, we will travel with him on his journeys into the past and future. The road is open, these are exciting times ahead.”

Passenger Revelator, the album

A fantastic 11-track effort, Passenger Revelator features some stunning collaborations and instrumentation, including a collaboration with Baul singer Malabika Brahma on the track 107. Looking beyond the ordinary, Donn Bhat has also incorporated the use of unconventional instruments in the album, such as the xylophone on Disco Disco and Say It Again, as well as the trumpet on Say It Again. Passenger Revelator contains five unreleased tracks, aside from those that have gained much popularity over the past year, including the heavy, rock-influenced Samson Delilah and the bass-heavy Was An Animal. Among the unreleased are Disco Disco, which, as the name suggests, has something of a throwback disco vibe with a whole lot of funk, Belong, which is futuristic with electro-rock influences and Say It Again, which, with the xylophone and trumpet is calming, mellow, but a little nostalgic as well.