The highly anticipated fifth edition of the Brillante Piano Festival is scheduled to take place in Bangalore on September 28 and 29. During a press briefing at the Kohima Press Club office, Vikhietuonuo Rutsa, PR Head and Guest Relations Manager, shared that the event will bring together people from around the globe, representing a wide range of backgrounds. Rutsa also revealed a special highlight of this year’s festival: an exclusive event dedicated to the Specially-Abled Musicians (SAM) program, featuring participants from Nagaland and various parts of India.
Festival Director Khyochano TCK outlined the event’s lineup, noting that the festival will span two full days with activities held at two key venues—The Prestige Centre for Performing Arts and the Forum Mall. Over 20 musical groups are slated to perform throughout the festival. In addition to performances, there will be booths showcasing exhibitions, brand displays, and a “Naga Experience” segment to celebrate cultural heritage.
Rutsa further mentioned that a contingent of 60 people from Nagaland, including students from Hope Academy, the Ülikhrie Folk Group, and specially-abled musicians, will be part of the festival. In total, participants will hail from 18 different countries and 16 Indian states. The event is expected to draw around 200,000 visitors and will run daily from 10 AM to 10 PM.