Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Music Festival 2026

Gosforth Civic Theatre, 29th May, Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle

Co-sponsored by Indriya

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Music Festival was held on 26th May in front of a packed Gosforth Civic Theatre. It was a joyous celebration starting with Raag Yaman presented by Panditji's own disciple Dr Vijay Rajput accompanied by a stellar cast of musicians - Pt Sanju Sahai (Tabla), Satwinder Pal Singh (Sarangi), David Clarke (Harmonium) and Jay Rajput (Vocal). This was followed by a hori sung by Dr Rajput accompanied by Jaymini Sahai who demonstrated the bhav (emotion) in Kathak style. After the interval there were several shorter vocal items by Dr Rajput ending with the bhajan "Jo Bhaje" with which Pandit Bhimsen Joshi often ended his own concerts. Interspersed with the vocal pieces were a scintillating tabla solo performance by Pandit Sanju Sahai and a classical Kathak dance performance by Jaymini Sahai. The evening was made special by an appreciative audience who were clearly entertained by the varied performances of the evening.

Indriya Home Concert

29th March 2026

The inaugural Indriya event of the year was a home concert hosted by Sudipta Roy at her residence.

The main performance was by Dr Vijay Rajput who demonstrated different types of Sarang with khayals in ragas Sudh Sarang, Gaud Sarang and Madhmad Sarang, concluding the recital with a Bhajan. This was preceded by performances by his students Amar Chotai (Bhairav), David Clarke (Brindavani Sarang), Dipayan Mitra (Megh Malhar), Jay Rajput (Bhimpalasi), Ranjana Kumari (Dadra) and Sudipta Roy (Ahir Bhairav). Tabla and Harmonium accompaniment was provided by David Clarke (harmonium), Dipayan Mitra (tabla/harmonium) and Jay Rajput (tabla).

"Mehfil"

Indriya in collaboration with Newcastle University presents

Presented by renowned Indian classical vocalist

Dr Vijay Rajput

7th November 2025 7.30-9pm

The Recital Room, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University

Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU

FREE ADMISSION

A convivial evening of Indian raga music

An Introduction to Indian Classical Music

Indriya will conduct an afternoon workshop on the basic concepts of Indian classical music for students of Newcastle University. The workshop will include lecture-demonstrations, hands-on experience of Indian musical instruments and a Q&A session. No prior knowledge or experience of this genre is necessary.

29th October 2025 1.45pm-4.15pm

Hosted by Newcastle University

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