India, Aug. 7 -- Quotes

Girish 'Bobby' Talwar (Founder, Rebellion Management) - "If we can bring every stakeholder to the table - from artists and venues to brands, platforms and policymakers - we can begin building the blueprint for India's live music ecosystem."

Jishnu Dasgupta (Guitarist, Swarathma) - "The biggest challenge is that every tour begins from scratch. If artists, venues, brands, booking agents and platforms can work as one circuit instead of in silos, we can make touring far more efficient."

Mahesh Mathai (Co-founder, blueFROG) - "People are willing to spend on live experiences today. The challenge is helping them recognise the value of paying for live music in intimate venues as well."

Aparajita Mukherjee (Brands in Cult...