The 2015 edition of the happiest music festival – Bacardi NH7 Weekender -kicked off its fourth visit to the capital on 28^th and 29^th November. Thousands of music lovers from all over Delhi NCR and surrounding cities streamed in to the brand new venue at Sector 10 in Dwarka to catch some of the biggest Indian and international musical artists, including headlining performances by A. R. Rahman and Mark Ronson.

The first evening of the two-day festival saw an incredible lineup of musicians - from the captivating  sounds of Dr. L. Subramaniam, V Selvaganesh and Noori, to the upbeat folk rock stylings of The Raghu Dixit Project, Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Cafe and Maati Baani, to sets from indie favourites Thumpers, The Clameens and The Map Room.

Indian music legend and one of the evening’s main acts A. R. Rahman re-created the magic of his greatest hits on stage, while the massive crowds joined in the chorus and chanted for more. Grammy Award-winning music producer Mark Ronson played some of his most popular tracks as part of his DJ set. Bass baron Nucleya had everyone jumping with music from his new album Bass Rani.

Day 2 had plenty to look forward to with the much-anticipated Ustad: A Tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan curated and presented by Vishal Dadlani, Scottish post-rock favourites Mogwai, maverick producer Flying Lotus, Mexican acoustic guitar-playing duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, British electro-pop artist SBTRKT along with more Indian favourites like Advaita, Rehan Dalal, Parikrama, Soulmate, and Hriday Gattani. 

The festival provided a wide array of delicious options at the Food Bazaar by Swiggy. The Maker’s Market by Engrave showcased a variety of creative products from artists, craftspeople and DIYers from across India. In addition to these, interactive concepts including the Stray Dog jamroom for aspiring musicians, Saavn’s recording studio, Jack & Jones’ human foosball game and their unique take on the game of Twister, and Roposo’s DIY t-shirt designs.

Commenting on the Happiest Music festival of India, Mr. Manish Seth, Director of Marketing, India & South-East Asia, Bacardi, said, "The Delhi edition of Bacardi NH7Weekender in all its glory, will be a benchmark of sorts for all the upcoming music festivals this year. Continuing with our Untameable spirit, we introduced an exclusive 7D Virtual experience, 'Bacardi Oculus', adding the notch of innovation to the whole experience for our fans. In addition, we continued to delight our fans with other experiences like the Bacardi Bucket Seats, Grey Goose Lounge, Breezer Gaming Zone, The Grand Bacardi Ferris Wheel, The BacardiStore By Happily Unmarried, amongst others".

Vijay Nair, CEO, Only Much Louder says, “This has been another incredible year for the festival in Delhi. I’m amazed to see it continue to evolve and connect with a wider audience each year. The vibe has been overwhelmingly positive and we are grateful for the unprecedented support from the state authorities, Delhi Police, the media and most of all to the thousands of fans who make it to the festival every year.”

Over the last five years, Bacardi NH7 Weekender has grown to be one of the country’s most loved musical weekends - representing Bacardi India and Only Much Louder’s commitment to giving fans unforgettable musical experiences - a reflection of the untamable spirit of the festival. This year, over 150 artists will play at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender’s five editions – Shillong, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru.

The happiest music festival now moves to its final two stops – Pune (December 4-6) and Bengaluru (December 5-6).