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GANGTOK,:
The Nepathya Live in Sikkim- Let’s Get Loud:Celebrate Sikkim concert at Paljor
Stadium, Gangtok, on November 1 drew an audience of over 15,000, including
6,652 visitors from outside the State, highlighting the potential of
large-scale musical events to boost tourism and generate economic activity in
Sikkim.
Organised
by Positive Vibes Entertainment (PVE) Network, the concert attracted visitors
from 19 Indian States, two Union Territories and seven countries, according to
the organisers' post-event assessment.
The
concert, originally scheduled for October 31, was postponed by a day due to
adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Arnab. Despite the rescheduling,
thousands of visitors who had travelled to Sikkim stayed back and attended the
concert on November 1.
PVE
founding director BikeshKayastha said the response to the concert demonstrated
how live music events could contribute to Sikkim's tourism and creative
economy.
"Chief
Minister PS Golay has repeatedly spoken about the Concert Economy and Creative
Economy, which inspired us to think beyond organising a concert. We wanted to
demonstrate that Sikkim could emerge as a destination for cultural and musical
tourism. The response at Paljor Stadium has shown us that the potential is
there," Kayastha said.
According
to the organisers, of the total audience, approximately 8,348 were from Sikkim,
while 6,652 travelled from outside the State.
Kayastha
said the turnout could encourage more event organisers and artists from across
the country and abroad to consider Sikkim as a venue for large-scale live
performances.
"A
full stadium and 6,652 visitors from outside Sikkim send a strong message that
the State is ready to host major live experiences. I hope this encourages more
credible event companies and artists to look towards Sikkim," he said.
The
organisers estimate that visitor spending linked to the concert generated
economic activity worth approximately Rs 7-8 crore or more across
accommodation, food and beverages, transport, retail, tourism and other
services. However, they clarified that the figure is a preliminary working
estimate and has not been independently audited.
The
event also engaged local service providers and manpower across various sectors,
including hospitality, catering, security, transport and event production.
According to PVE, engagements included 100 bouncers, 60 VIP catering personnel,
40 bartenders, 25 box-office personnel, 15 internal event-team members and 11
combined video-team members, besides local vendors, artists and other service
providers.
Several
hotels in Gangtok also accommodated the production crew, management and
artists, while restaurants, cafés, transport operators and local businesses
witnessed increased visitor activity around the event.
Meanwhile,
Nepathya, led by Amrit Gurung, delivered a performance before a packed Paljor
Stadium, with the audience singing along to some of the band's popular numbers,
including 'Resham', 'JomsomaiBazaarma', 'BhedakoOonJasto', 'ChhekyoChhekyo' and
'Taal Ko Pani'.
The
organisers described the Gangtok show as the first full-house open-air stadium
performance by a Nepali band outside Nepal, based on their review of available
historical records.
The
event was held under the patronage of Chief Patron SanjeetKharel, with
TenzingDorjee Bhutia serving as Chief Coordinator. PVE Network acknowledged the
support of CM Golay, the State government, district administration, Sikkim
Police, Traffic Police, concerned departments, stadium authorities, partners,
sponsors, vendors and volunteers in organising the concert.
The
organisers said the response to Nepathya Live in Sikkim had demonstrated the
scope for positioning the State as a destination for music, culture and
large-scale live experiences, while creating opportunities for local businesses
and young professionals.
