The Echoes of the Earth festival is widely regarded as India’s most environmentally progressive music event, and it has officially unveiled its artist line-up and theme for its highly anticipated 8th edition. Scheduled to take place on December 13th and 14th, 2025, at the Embassy International Riding School in Bangalore, the festival assures an anomalous blend of world-class music, upcycled art, and deep environmental consciousness, all under the banner of “The Sixth Sense.” The theme highlights nature’s intuitive intelligence and its ability to sense, adapt, and evolve among multiple ecosystems.
Recognised globally by A Greener Future (AGF), London, as Asia’s most environmentally progressive and circular music festival, Echoes of Earth is a leading platform where conservation and creativity merge. The festival’s foundation is built on circular design principles, transforming discarded materials from past editions into spectacular, large-scale stages and installations, an inspiring testament to sustainability in action.
The Sixth Sense
The nature around us is full of wonders, and this enigmatic niche possesses miraculous abilities to adapt with precision and thrive beyond the conventional five senses. The festival focuses on that unseen part. It aims to make people ponder the forces that guide a bird’s migration, or instruct a tree to bloom, or how trees communicate beneath the soil. This deep dive into the planet’s intuitive sense will be brought to life through installations, storytelling, and an educational dialogue facilitated by partners.
The festival has partnered with WWF-INDIA as the Conservation Knowledge Partner, organizing educational programs on biodiversity. Roundglass Sustain will serve as the Storytelling Partner, translating nature’s intelligence into compelling narratives for a wider audience. Furthermore, a unique collaboration is forged with the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BIAL). They will spread the festival’s message and music to public spaces through curated pre-festival performances and educational programs. Echoes of Earth also extends its impact beyond the festival. With The Greener Side, they have launched a year-round initiative focused on community-led conservation projects and creative workshops. In the words of Roshan Netalkar, founder & festival director, “For me, Echoes of Earth has always been about bringing people together through music, art, and a shared love for nature. Our work has been recognized by global awards in circularity, sustainability, and conservation… Now, we’re thrilled to take the festival to a bigger scale.”
Global Artist Line-Up
Monolink (Germany)
Steffen Linck returns with his signature multidisciplinary performance blending acoustic tenderness with melodic techno. His set promises introspective songwriting woven into immersive electronic layers, perfectly complementing this year’s theme.
Bedouin (USA)
The celebrated duo brings hypnotic deep house intertwined with Middle Eastern melodies. Praised worldwide for their Burning Man-style atmospheric journeys, their debut at Echoes of Earth is set to be a crowd magnet.
Stavroz (Belgium)
Returning after seven years, this Ghent-based ensemble is known for cinematic grooves blending jazz, analog electronica, and contemplative house, creating surreal soundscapes that feel handcrafted for nature-focused festivals.
Circle of Live (Sweden)
The improvisational project of Sastian Mullaert arrives in India, featuring Peter Van Hoesen and Erika. This setup is known for unrehearsed, spontaneous performances—moments that are created and dissolved entirely live.
Grayssoker (France)
A contemporary accordion virtuoso who fuses trap, jazz, Balkan influences, and frenetic electronica, reshaping what an accordion can be on a global electronic stage.
Bottlesmoker (Indonesia)
The Indonesian duo expands the bounds of sound by turning plants and fruits into musical instruments. Their experimental natural-electronic performances align seamlessly with the festival’s sustainability narrative.
Madame Gandhi (USA)
Feminist musician and activist Kiran Gandhi brings percussive power, rich vocals, and conscious storytelling, delivering performances that galvanize communities toward equality and social change.
Submotion Orchestra (UK)
Almost a decade after their last appearance in India, this iconic ensemble blends jazz, soul, dub, ambient, and electronica into deeply emotional live sets that are celebrated worldwide.
Jatayu (India)
The Chennai-based outfit merges Carnatic idioms with math rock, jazz, and funk. Their expanded six-member ensemble with horns ensures a dynamic, culturally rich performance rooted in Indian musical heritage.
Exhibition Details
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Dates | December 13–14, 2025 |
| Location | Embassy International Riding School, Bangalore |
| Theme | The Sixth Sense: Celebrating Nature’s Intelligence |
| Global Artist Line-up | Monolink, Bedouin, Stavroz, Circle of Live, Grayssoker, Bottlesmoker, Submotion Orchestra, Madame Gandhi |
| Indian Artist Highlight | Jatayu |
| Core Vision | Sustainability, circular design, conservation partnerships |
| Key Partnerships | WWF-India, Roundglass Sustain, Bangalore International Airport (BIAL), Absolut, Corona |
| Festival USPs | Upcycled stages, immersive solar-powered experiences, workshops, and large-scale art |
| Edition | 8th Edition; Recognized as Asia’s most environmentally progressive circular festival by AGF |
Key Highlights
- Asia’s most environmentally progressive festival, certified by AGF
- 100% circular design, with upcycled art, recycled materials, and eco-driven architecture
- Four uniquely designed stages, including a 360° solar-powered immersive stage
- Partnership with WWF-India for biodiversity education
- Collaborations with BIAL to bring art and music to the airport
- Workshops & learning spaces under “The Greener Side” initiative
- Live art, storytelling zones, kids’ workshops, and a curated ecological flea market
- Community-driven conservation projects, expanding beyond the festival days
Why Echoes of Earth 2025 Matters More Than Ever
Echoes of Earth is an ethical statement on the role of large-scale events in a climate-conscious future. Often, the music festivals across the globe grapple with overwhelming waste and carbon footprints. Echoes of Earth, on the contrary, has consistently set a global benchmark, demonstrating that spectacular celebrations and deep environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive; they are symbiotic. The thematic core of the 2025 edition accentuates the celebration by anchoring it with a space of learning, contemplation, and reconnection.
“The Sixth Sense” gently nudges a collective re-engagement with the natural world, urging us to listen to the Earth’s subtle wisdom through a multi-sensory engagement. The earnest commitment of the festival to community-building and environmental advocacy makes it stand out. It proves that most progressive music festivals of tomorrow must resonate through an uncompromising dedication to the planet. It is a necessary echo for the future of conscious celebration.
