Music works as a balm to heal wounds, as a means of bringing people together and to many, it has become a way of life. Watching music videos on YouTube and having thousands of songs on your playlist is all very fine. But there's nothing that compares to experiencing your favorite songs and bands in an immersive setting that caters to all your aural needs. The thrill and energy of live performances at music festivals makes for an unforgettable head rush. With the spurt in music festivals in India in recent years, organisers have started coming up with quirky and interesting ways to spice up the festival experience. Being part of the music scene for the last 5 years and having performed in all kinds of unique locations and funky stages, I can tell you one thing: if music runs in your veins, you need to absolutely visit these fabulous music festivals across India:

5. Bacardi NH7 Weekender

A yearly festival that started out in Pune, NH7 Weekender has expanded into a multi-city event attracting international bands such as Megadeth and Mutemath. Every Weekender that I have attended, both as a performer and as a part of the audience, has been a thrilling experience where I have gotten to witness acts that are at the cutting edge of hip-hop, reggae and rock. I also danced my socks off.

6. MAD Festival - Ooty

This festival, held in the Fernhills Palace among the hills of Ooty, was so worth the 40 hour train ride from Delhi. I spent one night camping out in the festival grounds, the other in the town sampling the huge range of local chocolates. The stage was host to a varied line-up of artists and we all lost ourselves in the beauty and serenity of the forests and meadows, jamming till dawn with good vibes all around.