Minister of Culture, TN Govt inaugurated The 9th Edition of Global Isai Festival at Phoenix Market City!
- The festival was inaugurated by Mr. Pandiarajan, Minister of Culture alongside Mr. Bruno Plasse, Director Alliance Francaise of Madras and Nawabzada Mohammaed Asif Ali, Heir apparent and Dewan to the Prince of Arcot
Chennai, 23rd February
2020: The 9th
edition of Global Isai Festival
kick-started at Phoenix MarketCity
on the 21st of February 2020in
Chennai with rocking live music performances and colorful cultural celebrations
on Friday.
Following the official launch, popular Indian rock band, ‘The SyZyGy’ took the center stage
marking the beginning of 3 day long musical festival. The band has been a
recent favorite of the crowd after winning the ‘Battle of Bands Festember -
Trichy’. Their ambient music, which give emphasize to the tone and atmosphere
over traditional music or rhythm was soothing and allowed the audience to
settle down for their melodious evening.
Elevating the mood of celebrations, it was now the turn of
funk-fusion band ‘Karnautic’ to take
the festivity and energy to next level. Their blends of Indian classical with
western rock amazed the music connoisseurs who flocked at the courtyard at Phoenix
MarketCity.
Global Isai Festival 2020 will be hosting 14 artists from
around the globe this year. The fest will feature different genres of music
including acoustic, hip-hop, blues-rock, Indie folk, EDM, Rap, etc. Phoenix MarketCity is also organizing various activities like
graffiti, acoustics, body percussions and games for the Global Isai Festival.
Ms.Pooja Patti, Center Director,
Phoenix MarketCity, Chennai said, “The
Global Isai Festival has entered its 9th edition and the excitement
of the event has never come down since day one. I would like to thank
Mr.Padiarajan ,Minister of culture, for inaugurating the festival. Also, I
thank Mr. Bruno Plasse, Director
Alliance Francaise of Madras and Nawabzada Mohammaed Asif Ali, Heir apparent
and Dewan to the Prince of Arcot for their generous presence and support they
provide for the diverse art and cultural events that Phoenix MarketCity has
always tried to bring in for their client.
I thank everybody for the never-ending enthusiasm they have shown for
this initiative over past years. It is a true culmination of global
artist under one roof. True to its name, we are bringing in artists from
various walks of music to perform for our patrons. The next two days
will witness on of the memorable musical weekend Chennai have ever experienced.”
About Phoenix MarketCity, Chennai: Phoenix MarketCity, a joint venture of
Phoenix Mills & Crest Ventures is Chennai’s premium Shopping, Entertainment
& Dining Destination. Spread over 1 million sq.ft, the mall is located in
Velachery amidst the fast growing hubs of south Chennai. The mall hosts
international and domestic retail brands, anchor stores of fashion, lifestyle,
sports, electronics and home furnishing etc. The mall also offers the best fine
dining restaurants giving shoppers a chance to indulge in global and local
cuisine. Being one of the premium malls, Phoenix MarketCity is revolutionizing
the retail & entertainment experience in the city. With state of the art
facilities for shopping, entertainment, food, fitness and luxury brand shopping
it is a true 'Destination Mall'.
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