World Music Day: L&TMRHL launches 'Metro Medley' to bust stress, elevate mood
The music fest at Hyderabad Metro Rail is being conducted in the format of busking, which is an act of singing and/or playing an instrument in public places.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 22 Jun 2022 4:33 AM GMT
Hyderabad: L&T Metro Rail Limited (L&TMHRL) in collaboration with Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank has launched the first-of-its-kind musical event of Busking under the aegis of 'Metro Medley'.
It is Hyderabad Metro Rail's signature program dedicated to promoting Art and Culture.
The music fest at Hyderabad Metro Rail is being conducted in the format of busking, which is an act of singing and/or playing an instrument in public places.
Being organized by Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, over 100 musicians will be busking at the metro stations during the week and culminate the week-long celebration on June 26 with an all-evening concert at Premia Mall. The music will range from Indian classical to pop music, from music that will soothe one's senses to music that will elevate one's spirits.
Passengers can enjoy listening to busking, which has unfolded at the concourse levels of 5 metro stations - Ameerpet, JBS Parade Ground, MGBS, Raidurg, and Miyapur, daily from 21st to 25th June between 5 - 7 pm. The week-long music festival will conclude on 26th June with an all-evening razzmatazz at the Hyderabad Next Premia Mall, Irrum Manzil from 4-9 pm.
While launching Metro Medley at Ameerpet Metro Station, Jayesh Ranjan, the Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments, GoT, said, "I am happy to launch Hyderabad Metro Rail's 'Metro Medley' and the busking festival being organized by Goethe Zentrum at five metro stations. It's a unique concept led by Hyderabad Metro Rail and I am sure this would engage metro passengers even further."
NVS Reddy, MD, HMRL, said, "Music is a great stress buster and mood elevator. I am happy that Hyderabad Metro Rail and Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad have come together to provide a riveting week-long musical experience celebrating World Music Day. It was also exciting to learn that L&TMRHL has come up with 'Metro Medley' focusing on the promotion of art and culture through Hyderabad Metro Rail."
KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, L&TMRHL, said, "We are happy to launch 'Metro Medley' that will promote art and culture periodically. I thank Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank to partner with us to unveil our first-of-the-kind week-long music festival as part of 'Metro Medley'. I am confident that Hyderabadis would enjoy the melodious week with us."
