Music and Youth
Candlelight Concerts-PVR Inox partner for intimate musical experiences
MUMBAI: Imagine walking into a cinema, not to watch the latest blockbuster, but to be enveloped by the soft glow of candles and the stirring melodies of live music. In a country where concerts often feel more like chaotic marathons than artistic escapades, a revolutionary partnership is set to redefine the live music experience. Candlelight Concerts by Live Your City, in collaboration with PVR Inox, is turning the idea of traditional concerts on its head.
This innovative alliance transforms India’s premier cinemas into intimate, candlelit sanctuaries, blending the charm of live performances with the luxury of theatre spaces. Launching in Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Mumbai, it promises an enchanting escape from the hustle, offering audiences a harmonious blend of elegance, creativity, and unforgettable moments.
These concerts will feature live performances of iconic movie soundtracks and tributes to legendary artists such as Kishore Kumar, RD Burman, Queen, and ABBA. With thoughtful curation, the collaboration aims to create a unique ambiance where timeless melodies and contemporary luxury converge.
“We are thrilled to bring Candlelight Concerts to PVR Inox theatres, creating unparalleled live arts experiences in cherished entertainment spaces,” said Live Your City India, country manager, Deepa Bajaj. “By merging the charm of live music with the luxury of PVR, we aim to redefine audience engagement and set new standards for immersive cultural entertainment.”
PVR Inox, content acquisition director, Nayana Bijli remarked, “This partnership with Candlelight Concerts reimagines how our theaters can be experienced, turning them into unique venues for intimate, live performances. It’s an opportunity for us to offer audiences something extraordinary—an experience that combines the elegance of our spaces with the magic of live music.”
PVR Inox’s premium venues will host Candlelight Concerts with acoustics and comfort carefully curated to enhance the audience’s experience. The inaugural performances are scheduled for 31 January 2025 to 2 February 2025, promising a blend of cultural sophistication and entertainment.
Details of upcoming performances:
● Bengaluru
31 January 2025: PVR Superplex, Forum Mall, Kanakapura Road
Queen vs ABBA (Program Premiere) – two performances
● Gurugram
1 February 2025: PVR Ambience, Gurugram
Best Movie Soundtracks (Bestseller) – two performances
Tribute to Kishore Kumar (Program Premiere) – one performance
● Mumbai
2 February 2025: PVR Le Reve-Globus Mall, Bandra West
Best Movie Soundtracks (Bestseller) – two performances
Tribute to RD Burman (Local Hit) – one performance
With plans to expand offerings across India, this collaboration between Candlelight Concerts and PVR Inox promises to revolutionise how audiences experience live music and redefine India’s entertainment landscape.
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.
