About The Event
About the Event
`Up Next` is a monthly showcase dedicated to celebrating independent music, fostering local artistry and creating unforgettable music experiences!
In each edition, we present three rising independent artists who play their original music for an engaged, passionate and supportive audience.
`Up Next` is hosted and co-created by, Pune based singer-songwriter, Simran Ahuja.
About the featured artists:
Amit Gupta
Amit is a singer-songwriter from Pune, telling stories for the past 3 years through `amitkegeet`. He creates music that expresses emotions about jeevan (life), prem (love) and vidroh (rebellion). He loves experimenting with different types of music and creating uncanny fusions across genres.
Devesh Chandra:
Devesh is a singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer, creating music rooted in indie, alternative, and rock. His idea of a perfect song is when John Mayer and AR Rahman came together, with Gulzar writing the lyrics! In his songs, he talks about love, hurt, hope and the quieter complexities of being human.
Surya Ganjoo:
Surya is a passionate musician and performer who has transitioned from a career in mechanical engineering to pursuing music full-time. With a background in design engineering at Motherson Sumi, he brings precision and creativity to his compositions. Deeply inspired by the 90s Indipop era, he crafts simple, hummable melodies that resonate with audiences. His music is a reflection of his life experiences, blending authenticity with relatability. A multiple award-winning artist, Surya has performed at over 100 venues across Pune and Delhi NCR.
