Echoes Of Earth 2025: India’s Sustainable Music Festival Returns Bigger, Greener, & Wiser

Too often, the wisdom of nature the hidden intelligence that guides the planet’s rhythms is drowned out by the pace of modern life and our unchecked ambitions. But India’s greenest circular music festival, Echoes of Earth is on a mission to change that. Returning for its 8th edition on December 13–14, 2025, it takes on the theme ‘The Sixth Sense’ — an ode to nature’s intuitive awareness. This year’s festival transforms the interconnectedness of nature into an immersive celebration of music, art, and ecological storytelling, set against the backdrop of the Embassy International Riding School in Bengaluru.

Since its inception in 2016, Echoes of Earth has carved out a space unlike any other — where world-class music programming meets a deep commitment to sustainability. Built entirely on circular design principles, the festival transforms discarded materials from previous editions into upcycled stages, installations, and visual art. The venue tells a story of reuse and reinvention, making sustainability a core philosophy. Recognized by A Greener Future (AGF) as Asia’s most environmentally progressive music festival, it continues to push the boundaries of what responsible celebration can look like.

Founder and Festival Director Roshan Netalkar describes it as “a collective experience rooted in music, art, and the shared love for nature.” Under his direction, the festival has grown into a multi-sensory ecosystem that hosts educational workshops, interactive environmental exhibits, and immersive tech installations. This year introduces The Greener Side, a new year-round initiative extending the festival’s philosophy beyond its two-day span. Through creative collaborations, conservation projects, and community-led programs, Echoes of Earth aims to nurture a generation that doesn’t just enjoy nature, but actively protects it.

In collaboration with WWF-India as the Conservation Knowledge Partner and Roundglass Sustain as the Storytelling Partner, this edition deepens its educational focus. Together, these partners will create experiences that bring together environmental science and creative expression — from biodiversity education zones to interactive storytelling installations that explore how ecosystems sense and respond to change. Meanwhile, the festival’s partnership with Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BIAL) will extend the experience into public spaces, with curated live performances and environmental workshops that connect travellers with the spirit of the festival.

At the heart of it all, of course, lies the music — a lineup that bridges continents, cultures, and sonic expressions. Monolink (Germany) is set to headline with his immersive blend of live guitar, emotive vocals, and melodic techno. The duo Bedouin (US) will weave deep house and organic soundscapes that blur the lines between East and West. Stavroz (Belgium) returns after seven years with their cinematic jazz-electronica blend, and Circle of Live — featuring Sebastian Mullaert, Peter Van Hoesen, and Erika — will bring an entirely improvisational set to India for the first time. Grayssoker (France) will reimagine the accordion for the electronic age, while Bottlesmoker (Indonesia) turns plants and fruits into living instruments. Madame Gandhi (US) brings her bold, percussive activism to the stage, Submotion Orchestra (UK) returns after nearly a decade with their lush blend of jazz and soul, and Jatayu (India) anchors the lineup with Carnatic roots fused with funk, math rock, and horns.

Joining them are Harvey Sutherland (Australia), Anish Kumar (UK), 40 Years of Robert Owens (US), Aroop Roy (UK), Sunju Hargun (Thailand), TribalNeed (Italy), Manu Delago Trio (Austria), Earthjam (Hungary), Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble (Lithuania), DJ Christofu ft. Debbralee Wells (UK), Badfocus (Czech Republic), The F16s (India), Varijashree Venugopal (India), Dotdat (India), Derek & The Cats (India), Long Distances (India), Rudy (India), Nida (India), Sublime Sound (India), Aaguu (India), Focus Group Sound System (India), Tanvi B2B Delika (India), Sage (India), and a Secret Guest (UK) — rounding off a lineup that is as globally diverse as it is sonically adventurous.

Beyond the stages, Echoes of Earth 2025 offers four uniquely designed upcycled stages, a 360° solar-powered immersive experience, kids’ workshops, an exclusive artist brunch, and a curated flea market featuring artisanal and eco-conscious creators. Designed for inclusivity, the festival welcomes people of all ages — families, children, and even pets — reflecting its belief that sustainability thrives in community.

Beyond two days of music and art, Echoes of Earth leaves behind a reminder that nature’s intelligence is not something to be romanticized or observed from afar, but embodied with empathy and intent. Through its circular design, art, and storytelling, the festival invites us to reimagine how creativity itself can sustain the planet.

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