In an era where experiences define connection, culture, and commerce, India is emerging as a global powerhouse in live events and experiential storytelling. This evolution is not by chance—it’s driven by visionaries who are scripting the future of the industry through compelling event IPs that blend tradition, innovation, and a deep understanding of cultural currents.
On May 23, 2025, the IP, Festival & Concert A-List 2025 will be officially unveiled at the prestigious Shows of India Conclave, held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi. This special edition pays tribute to 40 pioneering event IP owners whose work is shaping the identity of modern India through festivals, immersive experiences, spiritual gatherings, subculture platforms, and global collaborations.
Through this edition, we celebrate their stories of resilience, vision, and creativity while also delving into the challenges, opportunities, and trends that are shaping the future of the event industry in India. The IP, Festival & Concert A-List 2025 provides a comprehensive view of the forces driving the country’s live event industry forward, both the successes and the ongoing efforts to evolve in an ever-changing landscape.
Join us in honouring these trailblazers whose groundbreaking work continues to inspire and elevate India’s global standing in the live events space.
Ajay Bansal – Founder & CEO, Scope Entertainment
Akul Narula – Vice President – Ticketing Supply Events at District by Zomato
Ali Zaidi – Director, Event Network
Anil Makhija – COO, Live Entertainment & Venues – BookMyShow
Ashish Doshi – Hon. Director, Royal Opera House, Mumbai
Bhaskar Arora – Director, Nicho Lifestyle & Live Entertainment Private Limited
Balakrishnan B – Vice President – Events & Exhibitions, NESCO
Giresh V. Kulkarni – Founder, Temple Connect & International Temples Convention & Expo
Jason Manners – Founder, Rockski Group
Kapil Wadhwani – Founder, Showcase Partner, Hails & Horns Entertainment
Khalid Al Hammadi – Executive Vice President, DXB Live, Dubai World Trade Centre
Kunal Kambhati – Founder & COO – Events, District by Zomato
Kumar Razdan – President, JetSynthesis – Live Experiences
Manuj Agarwal – CEO, EVA Live LLP
Martin D Costa – Director, Seventy EMG
Mayank Lalpuria – Senior Vice President – Marketing, The Phoenix Mills Ltd.
Mayur Udhani – Founder, Ultimate Connect
Mezaan Ali – Co-Founder & Director, Farmhouse Music Private Limited
Mirza Baig – Founder, Hammerhead Global
Mohit Agarwal – Founder, Noise Circus Festival
Mohit Bijlani – Founder, Team Innovation
Neel Choksi – Director, The White Flea
Pichumani Venkatraman – CEO & Director, YouTooCanRun
Priyank Mahajan – Co-Founder, Trailblaze Productions
Rajat Uppal – Stage Aaj Tak, India Today Group
Rajdeep Chakraborty – Director, What’s in D Name Live
Ravi Bodiwala – Co-Founder, LaRa’s Promotion
Rohit Rampal – Founder & CEO, Hitman Group
Roshan Abbas – Founder, Kommune
Rounak Raj – Director, CULT 17 Entertainment
Sainath G. Malkapuram – Founder, Hyderabad Talkies
Sarthak Saini – Co-Founder, Indian Sneaker Festival
Sanjoy K. Roy – Managing Director, Teamworks Art
Santosh Smith – Co-Founder, Capital Group
Sara Awwad – CEO & Creative Director, Studio Majime
Shaju Ignatius – Chief Evangelist – Live Events, Laqshya Media Group
Shuchir Suri – Co-Founder, Anthem
Shrey Jain – Founder, Experience Entertainment and Bangr
Vicky Tulsyan – Director, Mirage Network Private Limited
Vinay Agarwal – Co-Founder, Trailblaze Productions
The IP, Festival & Concert A-List 2025 doesn’t just document success — it captures a movement. These 40 visionaries are redefining how India celebrates, remembers, and connects. In their work lies the blueprint of the country’s event future: one that’s bold, inclusive, tech-enabled, and unmistakably Indian.
As we launch this landmark edition, we invite the industry, media, and culture enthusiasts to join us in applauding these creators — the architects of experience, the builders of community, and the pioneers of a new India on stage.
