AMPED UP AND UNPLUGGED

THE MAHINDRA INDEPENDENCE ROCK FESTIVAL PROMISES AN INTERESTING LINE-UP OF OLD AND NEW ACTS, CEMENTING ITS REPUTATION AS THE 'WOODSTOCK OF INDIA'

- Neha Kirpal

The 30th season of the Mahindra Independence Rock Festival is all set to take place this weekend in Mumbai. This year, the country's oldest rock festival promises a unique line-up, reuniting the legends and unleashing young blood-presenting a mixed bag of nostalgia, homecoming, reunions and new voices emerging from all over the country. "The 'Dirty 30' is the unabashed and unapologetic edition, which will be louder than ever, etching its name in India's Rock Hall of Fame," says Farhad Wadia, founder, Independence Rock.

After almost a decade, one of India's most influential ethnic progressive rock bands will make a comeback on the I-Rock stage. Kerala-based Motherjane will return with an amalgamation of progressive rock and Carnatic music.

The coming together of Kochi-based 13AD after 28 years is another highlight that hard rock fans can look forward to. Its set list will blend their most beloved songs with some new material.