Bengaluru’s folk-rock band Swarathma is set to perform in Mumbai this weekend using solar and clean energy. The band in a recent interview with Times Of India shared their excitement of performing in Mumbai this weekend as they are all set to power it with solar and clean energy. Working with teams of solar energy experts the band consists of five members, Varun Murali, Vasu Dixit, Jishnu Dasgupta, Sanjeev Nayak, and Vinay Ramakrishnan is all set to begin this eco-tour with Mumbai. Let’s check out the complete details of this.
Swarathma will be the first band powered by renewable energy
The bass guitarist of the band Jishnu Dasgupta said, “I think this is the first time a concert powered by renewable energy is taking place on this scale.”
However, they aren’t doing this just to set an example for everyone else, but to also set an example for themselves.
The band is known for their songs Pyaasi, Topiwalleh, Aasman Ki Dukaan, Naane Daari, and Raah-E-Fakira. When the members first thought of this, it was like any other idea that excited them, “much like writing a new song”.
The guitarist and vocalist Varun Murali said, “Traditionally, we’d not heard of concerts being run by solar power. So, it started as a great idea, but we questioned its feasibility. However, after talking with our partners and friends, we realised it was possible. We aren’t doing this just to set an example for everyone else, but to also set an example for ourselves.”
Moreover, they believe,’ It is definitely more sustainable than the conventional way.’
Jishnu added, “The idea here is to prove that it is possible to run a concert with renewable energy. I think it’s very important for people with a certain amount of consciousness to make a start. When you try something different, people often wonder if it’s really worth it. I don’t think that’s the right approach. To get anywhere, you have to make a start, and this is what we are doing. By no means will our concert be 100% sustainable but it is a start, and it is more sustainable than if we had gone the conventional way.”
Looking at today’s environment crisis this initiative is indeed commendable.
