As the last notes faded into the night and the lights dimmed across the forested venue, Echoes of Earth 2025 left Bengal uru with more than just mem ories of great music. It left be hind a feeling of slowing down, and of being part of something larger than oneself. The eco-conscious music festival once again transformed the outskirts of the city into a space where art, sustainability, sound and community seamlessly came together.A visual playground rooted in nature For Neeti Mahesh, who had a stall at the festival, the first thing that stood out was the visual spectacle. “It was as beautiful as ever,” she says. “The installations were incredible. The Octopus stage was my favourite. The Octopus stage was my favourite. The Vulture stage and Spider stage were also stunning.” The Octopus stage drew people in even when no act was playing. The Spider stage added drama, while the Vulture stage quickly became the place everyone seemed to be rushing towards.Music that crossed genres and generations From Carnatic music to jazz inflected fusion, techno, electronic and experimental sets, Echoes offered a wide musical palette. “I don’t remember Carnatic music being part of Echoes earlier, but it was there this year,” Neeti points out. “There were also a lot more fusion bands and much more electronic music.” The festival retained its local roots too. As always, Echoes opened with Dolu Kunitha at the gates, followed by the vibrant Mangalorean tiger dance, a tradition that attendees now associate deeply with the festival.A festival for families, too The fest continued to be a family-friendly space. Children were seen exploring installations, participating in workshops and collecting seed pods. With painting, pottery and immersive learning spaces curated, it ensured that even its youngest visitors were engaged.Sustainability at the core of the festFor long-time attendee Akshay Gupta, who has been to Echoes six times, the festival’s sustainability focus remains its strongest pillar. “The stages are made out of recycled metal, the installations are reused all of that really stands out. It’s always refreshing because it’s in a jungle-like space, not a concrete city venue,” he says. Actor Samyukta Hornad, attending Echoes for the first time, echoed this sentiment and loved the reusable cup system and minimal waste approach. “It subtly influences people to do the right thing. That’s very important in the long run,” she shares. More than a festival For actor Samyukta, the experience went far beyond music. “It was an absolute detox; there’s no network, so you’re cut off from the outside world. It’s grounding and healing,” she says. She describes moments of emotional connection during Monolink’s set, with phone flashlights glowing and people singing together. “My playlist has completely changed after Echoes,” she admits. “I discovered so much new music,” she shares. Walking through lit banyan trees, drifting between stages, finding quiet corners to sit Echoes offered both chaos and calm to her.
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