Music Showcase | NLS Music Society

The NLS Music Society is organinsing a ‘Showcase’ – their first official ensemble spanning genres, vocals and instruments. This event will feature a musical performance of 15 sets by 29 students.

About the NLS Music Society

The NLS Music Society is a student society constituted in December 2024, following a vibrant and competitive audition process that saw participation from over 100 talented musicians across cohorts and programmes at NLSIU. After careful selection, 43 passionate and skilled members were inducted into the Society, representing a wide range of musical styles—including Hindustani, Carnatic, Western Classical, Rock, and Indian Semi-Classical vocals—as well as instruments such as the drums, acoustic and electric guitar, tabla, saxophone, harmonica, and flute.

The NLS Music Society is committed to nurturing a thriving musical ecosystem on campus. It aims to celebrate diversity in musical expression, foster collaboration, and promote performance across genres. The Society also plans to host workshops and performances by renowned artists and actively collaborate with faculty, staff, and researchers who are trained in various musical traditions, thereby building an inclusive and enduring musical community at NLS.

About the Showcase

The NLS Music Society is thrilled to present their very first ensemble performance—an inclusive and vibrant showcase of talent that spans genres, instruments, and vocals. Featuring 29 members of the Society, this two-hour event will bring to life 15 thoughtfully curated sets, including a Tabla-Mridangam-Flute ensemble, Hindustani vocals, performances by the NLS band Glorified Soundcheck, rock, bollywood as well as Indian Semi-Classical and Western music.

This inaugural showcase is more than just a performance—it’s a celebration of the rich musical talent at NLSIU and the beginning of a new chapter in our campus’s cultural life. Over the past year, music at NLSIU has been shaped by ad-hoc open mics and occasional performances. With the formation of the Music Society, we now take our first official step toward building a sustained and inclusive musical community.

This event is called a ‘showcase’ because it brings together the broadest range of musical forms, styles, and artists in a single evening. While future performances will explore genre-specific themes and focused collaborations, this ensemble is meant to be a comprehensive and heartfelt introduction to what the Music Society stands for.

The Music Society looks forward to welcoming you to an evening of energy, emotion, and extraordinary performances!