Music and Youth
Britain’s Got Talent season 10 back for its viewers from 17 April
MUMBAI: This summer, Vh1 is all set to telecast the all-new season of Britain’s Got Talent.After nine successful discoveries of talent, the show returns with its 10th season to showcase extraordinary performances and acts by hopefuls across Britain. The new season of Britain’s Got Talent is all set to premiere the first 2 episodes in India on 17 April at 8 pm.
Season 10 returns with its beloved judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Williams and ofcourse, Simon Cowell setting the bar to discover the hidden talent of Britain. Also, crowd favorites Ant and Dec shall be hosting the season again this year.
Commenting on the new season’s premiere, Viacom 18 EVP and Head English and youth entertainment Ferzad Palia said, “Britain’s Got Talent has received extraordinary acclaim from its Indian viewers in the previous seasons and we are delighted to have brought it back on popular demand. This show not only serves as a medium of amazement but, also inspires the people to aspire and work towards their dreams because of the immense talent that is showcased.”
In the past, the show has discovered hidden, talented gems from Britain including the likes of Susan Boyle, the glorious boy band Collabro, the talented Jules O’Dwyer and her dog Matisse, to name a few. This year, the show returns with the concept of the “Golden Buzzer” – a veto power given to each of the judges as well as the hosts once every season in order to send a performer directly to the semi-finals based on their talents!
This year Vh1 aims to promote the show via talent in & around us! The show will be promoted in over 30 leading on-ground hangouts like Jonny Rockets, X-treme Sports Bars & Gold’s Gyms across 5 cities in India. These outlets have are handpicked locations leading the talent march in the country showcasing talent – from theatre venues like Prithvi theatre in Mumbai, to hangout venues like Blue Frog that host both open mics& karaoke nights. Vh1 will also re-brand a few of these open mic/karaoke nights into special “Britain’s got talent” nights. Over and above this, the show will also be promoted across 20 top colleges across 3 cities
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
