Lollapalooza, Arijit Singh, Zakir Hussain: Audiences throng live events for the real experience

People attend Lollapalooza India music festival in Mumbai on January 28, 2023

Synopsis
The live-entertainment segment has made a comeback and is here to stay. According to BookMyShow, around 19,000 events were organised in 2022. Metros topped the list in transacting the maximum number of tickets for live shows, which included multiple on-ground events, happening at the same time, gaining equal traction. What next? A more immersive experience, maybe!

Mumbai’s iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse ground, spread across 50 acres, was thumping with energetic beats amid the chilly evening of January 2023. After almost two years of pandemic-led lockdown, the place was witnessing an enthralling buzz of live music through Lollapalooza, the Spanish music festival that made its debut in India. Span across two days, it boasted a line-up of 40 artists including international acts such as Imagine Dragons, Diplo