(From left to proper) Oii Oii Festival in Chennai options performances by San T, Arivu and Santhosh Balaji, amongst others. Photos: Courtesy of Oii Oii Festival
A brand new music competition is popping up in South India this month – Oii Oii Festival going down in Chennai on Sept. 14 goals to highlight “Tamil alternative music” with a day-long occasion that includes 9 acts from the area.
Oii Oii Festival’s debut version is headlined by Arivu, who’s performing in Chennai on the again of releasing his new album Valliamma Peraandi – Vol. 01 in July. Also on the lineup are extensively adopted Tamil artists like singer-songwriter and rapper KJ Iyenar, singer Sam Vishal, singer-composer Santhosh Balaji additionally add heft to the lineup, taking the stage at One Paramount in Porur.
Rising artists representing hip-hop and past on the competition embrace A-Gan, San T, Urban Thozha, MC Devesh, singer Amina Rafiq and indie duo Othasevuru.
Arivu says in an announcement about headlining the competition, “I can’t wait to bring my new album, Valliamma Peraandi, to the stage at Oii Oii Festival. This is a special opportunity to connect with fans and share the music that means so much to me.”
In a joint assertion by way of a press launch, A-Gan, San T, and Urban Thozha mentioned, “We’re thrilled to perform at the Oii Oii Festival. It’s a chance for us to connect with our audience and be part of something bigger – a movement that supports and uplifts independent artists.”
The competition is based by the corporate Five30 Media & Entertainment. The organizers say in their assertion, “This initiative is about more than just music; it’s about creating a space where independent artists can thrive and where people can discover the richness of Tamil alternative music. We’re excited to see this community grow and to be a part of its journey.”
Student tickets for Oii Oii Festival are priced at ₹500, whereas entry for basic admission is ₹999 per particular person. A “community pack” of 4 tickets comes for ₹4,000.
