With many international artists taking to the stage in India, Indian musicians are looking for a unique platform to reach a wider audience as opening acts or special guests. From Armaan Malik-Ed Sheeran’s SRK moments to zaeden“dream come true” moment Maroon 5During the concert, these performances were enthusiastically received by fans and netizens.
zaeden
Image: @zaeden
Zaeden, who opened for Maroon 5’s December 3 concert in Mumbai, shared his experience with us. He said: “Opening for Maroon 5 is surreal – to be on the same stage as a global sensation who I have admired for years is like a dream come true. As an opening act, your role is to warm up the audience, which A lot of people may not know your music yet. It allows me to connect with an audience that I wouldn’t otherwise reach, and that connection is more direct because the audience is already there with me. But that’s what I do. The challenge of struggle.
Sharing his preparations, he added: “Preparations have been intense, but exciting. My set list has been carefully curated to be vibrant and dynamic, showcasing the versatility of my discography while remaining relevant to The vibe of Maroon 5 is consistent. We have multiple rehearsals to ensure a smooth transition for the crowd, and it’s all about striking a balance between staying true to the show and creating a performance that resonates with different audiences.
Aman Malik
Photo: @armaanmalik
Armaan Malik confused fans when he joined Ed Sheeran at the latter’s Mumbai concert in March this year. The two collaborated on the 2022 single “2step” and performed the global hit together live, leaving the audience mesmerized. In the video that went viral afterwards, Aman can be heard saying: “Ed, there is something that unites all us Indians, I taught you this a few days ago. Will you do it with me? And then the two People doing the iconic SRK open arms pose on stage.
Armaan shared a clip from the night on his Instagram account, writing: “What an amazing week with @teddysphotos last week, thank you Ed for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!” (sic)”
Jonita Gandhi
Before Dua Lipa took to the stage in Mumbai, Jonita Gandhi treated the audience to a special tracklist that was a mix of originals, mashups and interpretations. In an earlier interview with us, the singer shared her experience and said, “It was an incredible experience. The energy of the crowd was electric. Opening for a global superstar like Dua gave me The opportunity to reach a wider audience and showcase my music to a new generation of fans.
Nikita Gandhi
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Nikita Gandhi was one of the opening performers AP DylanMumbai concert. A carefully curated track list for Punjabi music lovers, featuring hit songs like Raabta and Tere Pyaar Mein. Talking to us about her performance, she said: “Sometimes it can be intimidating to buy tickets to see an audience of different artists perform, but the reaction I got from my surprise performance at the AP Concert was heartwarming It’s so touching. People sing along to every song. It’s so full of love!
Jaslyn Royal
Photo: @jasleenroyal
Coldplay will take their Music of the Spheres world tour to Mumbai and Ahmedabad this year and recently announced their special guest Jasleen Royal. The Heeriye singer will open for the band’s concerts at DY Patil Stadium and Narendra Modi Stadium with a special set list. The singer shared the news on her Instagram account, writing: “A dream come true and a sky full of stars for sure!! Feeling giddy announcing this. Special guest on Coldplay India Tour (sic).
