Music and Youth
Supernova Star Search to drop the mic with India’s boldest indie music talent hunt yet
MUMBAI: India’s indie music scene just got a power chord to the chest. Grammy voting member Bobby “Beebob” Baskaran and music composer Richard Dudley are cranking the volume with Supernova Star Search – a high-octane national competition set to find and launch the country’s next big independent music sensations.
This isn’t your average singing contest with weepy judges and sob stories. Supernova comes loaded with a Rs 1 crore prize pool, immersive XR tech from the eyeora platform, celebrity mentors, and a roadmap to stardom. The south India edition kicks off in May 2025, with western and northern India following suit through the year.
The semi-finals and finals? Think stadium energy with industry firepower.
“Supernova is more than a competition—it’s a platform for India’s hidden talent to explode into stardom,” said Moksha 360 co-founder Richard Andrew. “We’re building an ecosystem where artists are given the tools and mentorship to grow on both national and global stages.”
With Bobby Baskaran’s Moksha legacy and Grammy-tier cred, and Dudley’s production prowess, the duo have built Supernova under the Moksha 360 banner—an ambitious venture geared towards reshaping India’s indie music industry. The plan? Put creators first and make viral fame sustainable.
The structure of the competition pulls no punches:
. A total prize pool of Rs 1 crore including cash, music production, video shoots, and national PR
. Auditions hosted on eyeora XR, with public voting keeping it spicy
. Live semi-finals and finals with celeb judges and seasoned industry mentors
. Artist development contracts under Moksha 360 with full-spectrum management, audio and video production, and global visibility
“As a lifelong musician and mentor, I know the struggles independent artists face. Supernova Star Search is our answer-a bold, creative, and tech-driven space for raw talent to thrive,” said Beebob.
Backing the initiative are heavy-hitting partners: Alliance Française as venue host, Total Productions managing event logistics, and Radio Indigo amplifying the buzz.
The organisers promise an indie revolution. They’re here to launch careers, spark trends, and possibly melt a few amps along the way.
If you’ve got the pipes, lyrics or loops that deserve a national stage, Supernova might just be your launchpad. If not, grab the popcorn-this is going to be a show.
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.
