Magnetic Fields, India’s internationally celebrated independent music and arts festival, is back for its 10th edition from December 6-8, 2024, set to take place in Alsisar, Rajasthan, India. Known for pushing the boundaries of sound and experience, this year features a stacked lineup of electronic music, promising exclusive performances, exciting collaborations, and a weekend of unforgettable moments.
The festival will be divided into several stages, each with a unique atmosphere and experience in store. The Ray-Ban Desert Oasis stage will set the vibe on Friday, welcoming audiences with a set from Delhi’s Digging in India & Friends, including international talents like Hong Kong DJ Ani Phoebe and Chicago-based producer Lapgan. Berlin-based duo The Ghost will perform their signature deep cuts and rare gems on Saturday. On Sunday, festival-goers can expect sun-kissed house from London’s own Gene on Earth, following morning grooves from DJ Moe and Poly-Ritmo.
On the vast palace lawn, the Jameson Connects South Stage will bring together some of the most sought-after names in modern electronica. German-Italian composer David August, known for his immersive soundscapes, will headline along with Sofia Kourtesis. Fans of genre-blending music will be delighted by artists like Tom VR, who mixes euphoric techno with experimental textures, and Cousin Kula, a Bristol-based quintet with a psychedelic funk sound. Adding local flavor, the Delhi-based pop producer SULTAN, band DEE EN, and chill R&B artist Tushar Mathur will showcase their sounds as well. The South Stage will also present legendary Indian producer Sid Vashi’s new live set, Unreleased, as well as Panelia’s debut live audio-visual performance.
For a deeper, darker mood, Jameson Connects Underground transforms the palace dungeon into a musical expedition of African music by Focus Group Radio on Friday and Saturday. Juxtaposing Afrobeat, Afro disco, and Ethiopian Jazz with contemporary styles from the continent’s various regions such as kuduro from Angola, gqom from South Africa, soca from the Caribbean Islands, and single from Uganda.
For dance music lovers, the BUDx North Stage lights up at night to host a lineup that celebrates diverse beats and cross-genre mixes. London-based DJ and producer Ahadadream will bring his unique UK club sound while New York’s Nikki Nair expertly blends techno, garage, and breakbeats to keep the crowd moving. Also performing is Miami’s Nick León, known for his contributions to the evolving dance music scene, and Berlin’s Gene on Earth, who has gained a reputation for mixing blissful rhythms with deep basslines. Sunday’s North Stage closer will be Ecuadorian artist Nicola Cruz, whose modern take on folkloric traditions will provide a captivating finale.
The iconic BUDxYARD garden will feature leftfield selectors, including London DJ Jane Fitz, Brazilian producer RHR, and Indian dubstep mainstay V.I.V.E.K. Nepalese DJ YNZN will make his festival debut, making the outdoor stage a space to watch for heavy duty bangers.
Adding to the excitement, UK label Hyperdub will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special Ray-Ban Secret Party, featuring performances by founder Kode9 along with several homespun artists like Burial, DJ Rashad, Scratch DVA, and Ikonika.
The Resident Advisor Saturday night party is another festival favorite, known for featuring the hottest breakout stars of the moment. This year, Indian heavy-hitter Monophonik will take the stage to deliver a live, synth-driven, high-energy set.
Meanwhile, the Peacock Club, a multi-disciplinary space that transforms from a daytime storytelling tent into a disco dance floor by night, will host 10 Years of Rhythm Section on Friday, featuring the renowned London label’s founder Bradley Zero alongside regular collaborators Wallace and Private Joy. Saturday brings experimental sounds curated by Kolkata’s Social Isolation label. Sunday’s big finale will transport attendees to the heart of New York’s pulsing dance scene with DJ Voices.
For epic and scenic sunsets, the Corona Sundowner stage will be graced by Delhi-based producer Sublime Sound as well as a live set from Killzen and a debut performance of Space In Between by downtempo electronica producer SYEYL . Tom VR, Caroline Lethô, and Flux Vortex round up the magical ambience of the stage with their unique atmospheric tunes.
There’s no resisting the cultural feast at Magnetic Fields, with their exquisite curation of rising stars along with industry icons, established selectors and emerging names, live premieres, regional musicians, immersive audio-visual experiences, and a whole weekend filled with activities and entertainment. Every performance, every set, and every collaboration draws you in with full force.
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