Cherry Blossom Fest '25 to return to Shillong in Nov: CM Conrad
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"This year's edition brings the festival back to the heart of Shillong, with pop-up experiences and cultural installations planned across the city — highlighting Ward's Lake and other heritage venues," a statement issued by the organisers said.
The main concerts will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with MFA Ground and SRGT Ground extending the experience into a full-fledged city festival zone.
Jason Derulo, global pop-R&B superstar from Miami, the US, will bring his chart-topping hits (Swalla, Talk Dirty, Savage Love) to Shillong, performing with his 15-member dance crew.
The Script, one of Ireland's most acclaimed rock bands, will join Derulo as equal co-headliner. With over 20 million albums sold worldwide, the band has a global fan base because of iconic tracks like Hall of Fame, Breakeven and The Man Who Can't Be Moved. This performance will mark their long-awaited India debut.
Day 2 co-headliners will be announced soon, with organisers promising an equally powerful and diverse lineup.
A standout feature this year will be the inclusion of RFID LED wristbands for every ticket holder — a concept made famous by Coldplay — creating a synchronised light show and unifying the audience experience.
Tickets will be limited to maintain world-class production standards and will go on sale end of June exclusively.
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