Drum and Bass India kicks in its 12th anniversary celebrations with an emphatic three-day Bangalore Massive showcase, sprawled across multiple venues in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Built through an exploration of drum & bass in India, the community will also observe a dual celebration, toasting the 3rd anniversary of Bangalore Massive! Scheduled from March 7 to March 9, this affair bundles together over 20 DnB aficionados, pop-up carts, merchandise stalls, a healthy serving of sound system culture, and more. Tickets to Massive Weekender 2025 in Bangalore are now available on Ticket Fairy.
Friday, March 7, sees the Bangalore Massive coalition invade Indiranagar Social, while Saturday stamps the programming at Koramangala Social, and the finale slots in at JP Nagara Social for a Sundowner Party.
Rattling the avant-garde line-up, acts plastered currently include Aayna, Blu, Chan, G.S.T, Hellkitty, HUNNIT D, Indraa, Insowmya, Kampai, King Sinister, Master Shifu, Savethefvce, Shivhari, Soiri, Stinger, Type: C, Vachan Chinnappa, and DnB India’s co-founder, The Untitled One.
Glancing at a few artists on the bill, Aayna is known to drop sways of acid house, breaks, and UKG, while London-based Blu delivers a melange of drum & bass shaken with funky, deep, rolling, techy, and dark grooves. Kampai’s sessions roll out servings of hip-hop, Baile funk, UK garage, dubstep, and drum & bass.
DJ/producer Insowmya, who had torn down Mumbai’s AntiSocial for Boiler Room, refuses to be limited to a specific genre and experiments with various styles to forge her own brand. Rapidly rising on the Indian electronic spectrum, her productions are often doused with plucky synth bass textures, hard-hitting bass drums, and lush rhythmic flows.
Here’s what the performers at Massive Weekender 2025 have to say about their set and DnB India –
AAYNA
“I’m looking forward to my set at the Weekender as I get to showcase my range of drum & bass and liquid bass selections that I’ve been holding onto for a while now just to test with the right crowd, and what better place than this anniversary? Big ups to the whole team at DnB India for pushing this sound in this scene forward for so many years and more to come.”
KING SINISTER
“They’re definitely gonna see me rippin’ the mic through 2 whole nights, shellin’ bars and droppin’ hooks and the best part, like always, none of it is pre-planned; it all happens on the spot. DnB India put me on a platform I initially never thought I’d be on. They’ve played their fair share of roles in me becoming the emcee/rapper that I am today. Beyond borders of the state, race, class, and language, they’ve played a huge part in bringing and building this ever-growing community together.”
VACHAN CHINNAPPA
“To most, drum & bass is just a genre—fast, frenetic, and built on razor-sharp breakbeats and cavernous basslines. But for me, it’s always been more than that. Seeing DnB India carry that torch forward has been nothing short of incredible; and as we gear up for this week’s festivities, I couldn’t be more stoked to stand alongside my fellow junglists, celebrating a sound that refuses to be tamed.”
KAMPAI
“I always look forward to playing DnB India Massive parties as I get to express my true self as a DJ! The crowd is wicked and is always willing to accept fresh and underground stuff!”
INSOWMYA
“They can expect a lot of bass heavy trappy experimental bouncy tunes and a bunch of unreleased IDs by me and my homies! There’s so much incredible underground sound out there that people haven’t had the chance to hear, and my goal is to bring it to them—introducing them to something they might unexpectedly fall in love with. DnB India offers the perfect space to push these sounds forward, and they are doing an incredible job curating events where this is possible. It has given me a platform to introduce styles to an audience that’s open to exploring new sonic territories.”
HUNNIT D
“I’m excited to perform alongside my brother HELLKITTY. We’ll be doing a back-to-back set, so expect mayhem as usual. Drum and bass, dubstep, and garage ting—you get me! DnB India has been incredibly supportive over the years and is always encouraging new artists to emerge in this scene, whether they’re music producers or DJs. The “MASSIVE” franchise is growing!”
BLU
“After three years of playing with them, I truly feel like part of the DnB India family, and I can’t wait to take you on a journey through deep, rolling, and cutting-edge sounds that make this genre so special and unique. Ravers can expect an energetic, immersive set, layering my favorite elements of drum and bass with technicality, precision, and flow.”
HELLKITTY
“I’m so happy to finally share the decks with Hunnit D after almost a year! We’ve done plenty of B2Bs since the early days of my DJ career, and it’s always a blast. It’s an honor to be part of the anniversary show and spin some of my best tunes.”
G.S.T
“You can expect an immersive experience with smooth, melodic atmospheric and liquid drum & bass, perfect for the summer vibe. Playing with the DnB India crew is always a blast – maximum vibes, maximum energy, and of course, maximum bass! DnB India has become a benchmark for club nights and a vital force in shaping the electronic landscape in India.”
SOIRI
“Hypnotic sounds are my signature, and this time, I will be playing some deep forest drum and bass. DnB India are the medium through which Indians are getting exposed to genres and styles away from the mainstream and there’s nothing more that garners respect than pushing for the underground scene.”
CHAN
“I want to take our lovely attendees on a very special low end bass heavy journey combining elements of UK Garage, Breakbeat, 2 Step, UK Funky, Big Beat, DnB and a bit of quirky abstract stuff I have been digging for many years now. Playing for DnB India gigs has always been an amazing experience. The production, crew, ideology, professionalism and the audience have been some of the absolute very best.”
SHIVHARI
“I hope to showcase in my set that is packed with pulsating DnB grooves along with soulful Indian tunes, rhythms, Asian Underground movement, and exhibit how they are two sides of the same coin and how when they come together, they create something greater than sum of the parts. DnB India gave me hope and inspiration that non-mainstream music will find its people as long as you are consistent and authentic to what you are doing.”
INDRAA
“Attendees can expect my signature craziness, high energy, and a journey through different Drum & Bass subgenres, keeping them locked to the dance floor. Drum & Bass is still a niche genre in India, despite its global popularity. DnB India has been consistently pushing the sound for over a decade, organizing events and building a dedicated community.”
MASTER SHIFU
“For this set, I’m planning to start with some breakbeats, gradually moving into electro. It’s going to be the perfect warm-up for the night ahead—see you all on the dancefloor! Can’t believe we’re already celebrating the third year of this incredible event.”
SAVETHEFVCE
“Attendees can expect a high-energy set filled with fun and dynamic bass-heavy tunes, spanning across UKG, 140, trap, and jungle—with my signature desi touch. DnB India has shifted the perception of drum and bass in the country—what was once seen as purely underground has now found its way into the mainstream, which is a massive win for the scene. When people talk about DnB in India, DnB India is the first name that comes up—and that’s a big f*cking deal.”
STINGER
“I’ll be playing a Liquid DnB set, keeping it smooth, deep, and energetic. I’m a Techno DJ, and honestly, I wouldn’t have gotten into DnB if it wasn’t for DnB India. They introduced me—and so many others—to the sound, and it’s been amazing to see the scene grow because of them. They’ve really helped shape the underground music culture in India.”
TYPE C
“I’ve put together a selection of some of my all-time favorite tracks in the liquid drum & bass genre, along with some fresh deep and soulful tunes that really capture the essence of what you’d want to hear at a sundowner event. It’s the kind of music that just flows effortlessly and sets the perfect vibe. From watching some of my favorite international artists play for DnB India to seeing some of the best local acts in town—those moments really inspired me to dive into DJing myself.”
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