The Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS) and Serendipity Arts Festival is set to create a defining moment for India’s music ecosystem this December with a landmark initiatives in Goa: a vibrant showcase of India’s diverse music on the IPRS Stage at Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) 2025 celebrating artistic expression and fuelling creator empowerment.
The IPRS Stage will serve as a vibrant platform for musical discovery, showcasing artists who represent India’s cultural diversity, incredible talent, and evolving soundscape. It also provides regional, folk, traditional and emerging artists from different parts of the country, an opportunity to expand their audiences beyond their local fan base and connect with listeners spanning new geographies and generations.
IPRS Stage opened with the Vayali Bamboo Band, whose handcrafted bamboo instruments and ecologically rooted sounds set the tone for the platform dedicated to creativity, culture, and creators. On December 17, audiences will experience Gulabi Vinyl, an evocative collaboration between vocalist Vidhya Gopal and poet Alok Ranjan Srivastava. Their performance blends thumri, dadra, ghazal and classic Hindi melodies with contemporary interpretations, creating a nostalgic yet fresh musical experience.
The journey continues on 18 December with Beintehaan: A Musical Harvest, curated by acclaimed songwriter and filmmaker Mayur Puri, presenting an expressive mix of Kajri, Dohas, Sufi kalaams, indie-folk sensibilities and original compositions. On December 19, Shahbaaz Hussain Khan of the centuries old Gwalior Gharana will lead Rooh-e-Qawwali, bringing the timeless energy of Sufi devotion and collective expression. The curation culminates on December 20 with Dashugs, a dynamic Ladakhi band whose powerful, community driven sound reflects the new creative spirit emerging from the Himalayas.
Sharing IPRS’ broader vision, Rakesh Nigam, CEO of IPRS, said “This December marks an important milestone for IPRS. With the IPRS Stage at the Serendipity Arts Festival, we celebrate the extraordinary creative spirit of India. The initiative reinforces our commitment to building an inclusive music ecosystem where every creator has access to information and opportunity.”
The IPRS Stage at SAF 2025 reflects IPRS’ expanding vision for the community of music creators and publishers in India, celebrating the country’s artistic brilliance on stage. As IPRS and Serendipity Arts Festival deepens its footprint in Goa this December celebrating the artists and empowering them.
