Music and Youth
Watcho drops the beat with Vibe On as India’s hip-hop scene heats up
MUMBAI: The rhythm is raw, the energy is electric, and the mic is live as India’s hip-hop movement just got its biggest stage yet! Watcho, Dish TV’s OTT platform, has launched Vibe On, a high-octane reality show that shines the spotlight on underground rap talent from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.
Streaming exclusively on Watcho ahead of its Youtube debut, Vibe On is more than just a music competition—it’s a battleground where aspiring rappers spit fire and fight for their moment in the limelight. From nerve-wracking college auditions to intense rap battles, the show captures the unfiltered journeys of emerging hip-hop artists, giving them a shot at stardom.
Judged by industry heavyweights Amit Uchana, Ravneet Singh, and JSL Singh, the contest has already drawn thousands of entries, with only the top 100 making the cut. Each episode delivers lyrical showdowns, electrifying performances, and jaw-dropping rap battles, raising the stakes with every verse.
Dish TV & Watcho corporate head of marketing Sukhpreet Singh said, “Vibe On is not just entertainment; it’s a movement. Hip-hop is an expression of real stories, struggles, and triumphs, and this show gives emerging artists the stage they deserve. At Watcho, we are thrilled to bring fresh, culturally relevant content that resonates with today’s youth.”
With the rise of desi hip-hop and street rap in India, Vibe On promises to be a game-changer in the music reality show space. If you’re ready to experience India’s next rap revolution, tune in to Watcho now, because the vibe is on!
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.
