Elsewhere in India [Adelaide Fringe]
Schedule
Thu Feb 20 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+10:30Location
The Lab | Adelaide, SA
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Elsewhere In India is returning to the Adelaide Fringe between 20 Feb - 22 Feb (5 Shows) at The Lab at ILA | Adelaide's Centre of Immersive Light and Art.An amalgamation of 3D video games, Al-generated art, motion-captured dance, futuristic stories + archives from India featuring special guest artist Parvyn. Heritage, science + society intertwined with Indian electro-classical dance music.
Elsewhere in India is an electrifying drum & bass-inspired audiovisual journey into a near-future India, where the echoes of culture teeter on the edge of extinction. At its heart is Meenakshi, a cultural cyborg born to preserve and revive Indian heritage. Joined by a crew of remix artists, she sets out to reclaim a fragmented world through a dynamic fusion of 3D video game aesthetics, AI-generated art, motion-captured classical dance, and a post-cyberpunk narrative.
This groundbreaking project is the brainchild of Indian electronica pioneers Murthovic (music producer/DJ) and Thiruda (visual artist/VJ), whose collaboration redefines storytelling through the lens of Indofuturism. Originally seeded by the British Council’s India/UK Season of Culture 2022-23, Elsewhere in India envisions 2079 AD as a vibrant yet precarious intersection of heritage, science, and society.
Murthovic and Thiruda are celebrated for their ability to bridge tradition and technology, creating immersive experiences that amplify cultural narratives while embracing digital innovation. In Elsewhere in India, they deliver a mesmerising performance that pulses with the energy of electro-classical dance music, pushing the boundaries of both art and storytelling.
Featuring special guest artist PARVYN, prepare to step into a world where the future is as rich with possibility as it is charged with urgency—a world where sound, movement, and visuals converge to reimagine what it means to preserve culture in a digital age.
‘One of the standout performances took place on the first day, as Elsewhere In India—a collaboration between local virtuosos Murthovic and Thiruda—debuted their idiosyncratic display of sitar and flute, weaving nimble melodies around rugged bass and ’90s techno rhythms.’ – Resident Advisor
Supported by the Consulate General of India and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
MURTHOVIC –
A Hyderabad-based electronic music composer, DJ and sound designer, Murthovic has been working in the electronic music field for close to 20 years. He is the producer of the acclaimed electro-classical dance opera Antariksha Sanchar, as well as the sound designer for Antariksha Studio which is producing two IPs – a new video game called ‘Antara’ and Elsewhere in India. He has been a student in both the Western and Indian classical worlds of music, while electronic music has been his consistent practice, evident in his touring the festival and club circuit in the country consistently for 2 decades.
THIRUDA-
Thiruda is an acclaimed media artist, creative director and curator who specialises in creating immersive experiences for electronic music. Working with a network of artists, filmmakers, animators and game developers, Thiruda produces a diverse range of creative projects that present an authentic viewpoint of India to the world. He is a co-founder of Quicksand, a renowned innovation consultancy, as well as UnBox Festival. He is a co-founder of the erstwhile audio-visual collective BLOT! (2007-2017) – best known for shaping the Indian live visuals and electronica scene in India.
PARVYN-
Punjabi- Australian singer Parvyn is well known for her work in Bollywood-inspired psychedelic rock band, The Bombay Royale. Parvyn is now a solo singer performer. Parvyn is also the daughter of world-renowned Sikh devotional singer Dya Singh
Website: https://www.elsewhere-india.com/
Website: https://www.parvyn.com/about.html
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Show Times:
Thur, 20th of Feb: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Fri, 21st of Feb: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Fri, 21st of Feb: 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Sat, 22nd of Feb: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Sat, 22nd of Feb: 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/elsewhere-in-india-af2025
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The Lab acknowledges that we are meeting, creating and working on the traditional land of the Kaurna People. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage beliefs and relationship with the land. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.
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Where is it happening?
The Lab, 63 Light Square,Adelaide,SA,AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
