Get ready Shillong! Sunburn Summer Fest debuts in Shillong on May 10th, 2025 

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 4, 2025

Asia’s biggest electronic dance music (EDM) festival, Sunburn is shattering expectations with the launch of its newest intellectual property (IP) – Sunburn’s Summer Fest. 

Summer Sunburn Fest will make its debut in Shillong on May 10th, 2025. Tickets are live for the inaugural edition of Sunburn’s Summer Fest.

Headlining the inaugural edition are the titans of the global electronic music scene, each bringing their signature sound to this groundbreaking festival experience. Psytrance revolutionaries Vini Vici will transform the festival grounds into a tribal gathering with their hypnotic, pulse-quickening rhythms, earth-shaking basslines and transcendent drops that have made them legends at major festivals worldwide. Their masterful ability to blend ancient world music influences with cutting-edge production will create an unforgettable journey.

Electronic music royalty Dimitri Vegas will unleash his stadium-sized anthems and heart-stopping drops that have dominated the world’s biggest stages. 

Progressive house innovators DubVision will elevate the night with their meticulously crafted melodies and euphoric buildups that transport listeners to emotional heights.

Meanwhile, UK sensations Third Party will demonstrate why they’ve become festival favourites with their distinctive approach to progressive house – combining emotional depth with raw energy, intricate layering with anthemic hooks that resonate long after the music stops. 

Alongside these international heavyweights, the festival will showcase a diverse array of homegrown electronic talent – Siana Catherine, Gary Daniel, Reuel Roy, Quills and DJ Aedrian, ensuring a seamless blend of global and local sounds.

Sunburn recently saw packed crowds as some of the biggest EDM artists like Alan Walker and Afrojack performed at Shillong, a city that’s rapidly emerging as a crucial live entertainment market with its remarkable affinity to and demand for international music. The festival’s strategic expansion into this northeastern cultural hub taps into the region’s deep-rooted musical heritage and growing appetite for global sounds. With each event generating unprecedented excitement, Shillong has proven its status as more than just a secondary tour stop, becoming a must-play destination feature for Sunburn.

Karan Singh, CEO, Sunburn, shared, “Sunburn has always been about pushing boundaries and redefining live music in India and with our newest curation, Sunburn Summer Fest, we’re bringing an entirely new experience that captures the essence of the season. It’s the start of a fresh chapter for Sunburn. Bringing world-class electronic music to Shillong is just the beginning and we’re excited to create an immersive celebration where fans can experience summer through music, art and culture. The enthusiastic response from fans, combined with the city’s natural beauty and vibrant local scene, has transformed Shillong into one of Sunburn’s most promising growth markets, creating a vibrant new avenue for international music in Northeast India.”

Beyond the pulsating main stage, the festival offers a thoughtfully designed experience through interactive art installations, creating moments of wonder and connection among attendees. Those seeking respite will discover hidden oases featuring plush canopies draped in flowing fabrics, hand-crafted seating areas between illuminated trees and intimate lounges that invite moments of calm amid the celebration. This carefully orchestrated balance between high-energy excitement and serene relaxation spaces ensures that Sunburn’s Summer Fest delivers not just performances, but a complete sensory journey celebrating the perfect union of summer’s natural beauty and electronic music’s futuristic energy.

“Shillong has always held a special place in our journey,” says Tamanna Mordani, Co-Founder of Envision. “From producing unforgettable shows in the past to witnessing the city’s unmatched love for music, every experience here has been incredibly rewarding. The energy, the people, the passion — it’s truly one of the most vibrant music destinations in the country. With the Summer Fest, we’re taking that connection to the next level. In partnership with Sunburn, we’re creating a world-class celebration rooted in the spirit of Shillong. And this is just the beginning — we’re committed to bringing even more unforgettable cultural experiences to the Northeast.”

Produced and promoted by Spacebound, Sunburn Summer Festival is sponsored by Tuborg and driven by Hyundai, in partnership with Meghalaya Tourism, Envision and Boombox as festival partners.