Hip-hop artistes from around the world gear up for Gully Fest

Gully Fest is set to make a resounding comeback. Showcasing the original subcultures and stars of the homegrown hip-hop industry, the festival has provided a stage for both established artistes and rising stars. It is a movement that celebrates the resilience, talent and legitimacy of India’s street culture and music. The event aims to unite hip-hop enthusiasts from across India, fostering a sense of community and shared passion. Spearheaded by multi-platinum hip hop trailblazer DIVINE (Vivian Fernandes) and his music conglomerate Gully Gang, the festival became popular in the hip hop world when it was launched in 2018. “It was a dream to see how far we’ve come as a movement and to watch so many take up the mic and a pen. We want to bring global rap icons to India, to highlight the best of Indian hip-hop and to platform upcoming artistes,” said DIVINE. D-Cypher will be performing at the festival | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement With the tagline ‘Hip-Hop Mere Gully Mein’, the two-day festival will pay homage to the evolution and rise of the genre, acknowledging its humble roots and commemorating its undeniable impact as a thriving cultural movement. This year’s theme revolves around the idea...