This article looks at Satori, Bengaluru’s artist-led audio-visual club night founded by Vishal Unni, tracing its evolution through long-form DJ sets, high-fidelity sound, and commissioned visual installations. It outlines the project’s collaborative history with visual artists, its curation of international and Indian electronic acts, and its upcoming edition Satori [xi] on 28 November at The Burrow, featuring SHFT, Vishal Unni, and a full visual identity by Optikbloom.
Since its first edition in 2023, Satori has grown into one of Bengaluru’s most deliberately constructed audio-visual club nights. Designed as a space for high-quality dancefloor experiences, each edition combines long-form DJ sets, precise sound, and custom-built visual installations developed in collaboration with artists from different disciplines. The aim has remained consistent: to create an environment where people can connect more deeply with electronic music in an atmosphere built with intention.
Founded and directed by producer and DJ Vishal Unni, Satori was created to offer an alternative to the city’s typical club circuit — a space where listening takes precedence, visuals are original commissions, and every edition comes with its own identity. Unni, who has been active in India’s electronic music scene since 2015 and has released on labels such as Qilla, Art Bei Ton, Circular Limited, and Techgnosis, guides the project’s creative direction end-to-end. He conceptualises each chapter, curates the lineups, and assembles visual collaborators to create a cohesive, immersive environment.
Satori’s format has been consistent with their long-form sets, crisp and comfortable sound, and visual installations. Earlier editions were shaped by custom LED structures created with collaborators such as Vision of Sound and Nandhit Reddy, whose work defined the aesthetic of the first five chapters. Later, the project branched into collaborations with artists like Illusion Potion, Swayatra, Ashna Malik, and Zoh — expanding from LED-based builds into projection-mapped installations and sculptural forms.
On the audio side, the curation has balanced respected international names with forward-thinking Indian artists: Luigi Tozzi, Sunju Hargun, Adam Pits, Kohra, Yuka, Midnight Traffic, Innerworld, and more. Each artist has been invited with a long-form approach in mind, giving them room to build atmospheric, immersive sets instead of compressed club slots. Many have publicly acknowledged the quality of the environment they performed in — from Tozzi calling it “authentic” to Kohra describing the night as “extremely thought through,” noting the interplay of light, sound, and experience.
Now, the upcoming edition, Satori [xi], takes place on Friday, 28 November at The Burrow, which has recently undergone a fresh round of acoustic treatment to support high-fidelity listening. The new room setup makes it one of the strongest fits for Satori’s focus on sound quality to date.
This chapter brings together a stellar line-up as well:
SHFT — A long-overdue addition to the series and one of India’s most respected producers and DJs. A core member of Qilla Records and the mastering engineer behind Audiosol, SHFT has played a significant role in shaping the country’s underground sound. For Satori [xi], he performs a three-hour set.
Vishal Unni — The founder and creative director of Satori opens the night with a three-hour set, setting the sonic tone before handing over the room to SHFT.
On the visual front, Satori marks a new milestone. This edition is its second projection-mapping chapter, but the first time that the full visual identity is being led by a single artist: Optikbloom. Known for blending botanical motifs with generative motion, the Goa-based artist will design the entire visual direction of the night, offering a unified, focused visual world.
Satori’s trajectory as a project is further expanding with plans for continued bi-monthly editions in Bengaluru, eventual expansion to new Indian cities, and new formats including vinyl listening sessions, outdoor editions, installation-led collaborations, and limited-run merchandise tied to each visual artist. But the core remains unchanged: strong sound, careful curation, and visual experiences, shaping a more thoughtful, artist-led nightlife landscape.
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