L&TMHRL in collaboration with Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank has launched first of its kind musical event of Busking called ‘Metro Medley’
HYDERABAD, June 21 (The CONNECT) - Celebrating the World Music Day, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (L&TMHRL) in collaboration with Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank has launched first of its kind musical event of Busking under the aegis of ‘Metro Medley’.
Jayesh Ranjan, the Telangana Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments, launched ‘Metro Medley’ - Hyderabad Metro Rail’s signature programme dedicated to promoting Art & Culture. The event also marked the opening of a week-long Music Fest which is being conducted in the format of busking -an act of singing and playing an instrument in public places.
Ranjan described the event as s a unique concept led by Hyderabad Metro Rail “and I am sure this would engage metro passengers even further.”
Passengers can enjoy listening to busking at the concourse levels of 5 metro stations - Ameerpet, JBS Parade Ground, MGBS, Raidurg, and Miyapur - daily till June 25 between 5 and 7pm.
The week-long music festival will conclude on June 26 with an all-evening razzmatazz at the Hyderabad Next Premia Mall, Irrum Manzil from 4-9pm.
“Music is a great stress buster and mood elevator, said NVS Reddy, MD, HMRL.
Being organised by Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, over 100 musicians will be busking at the metro stations during the week and culminate the week-long celebration on June 26 with an all-evening concert at Premia Mall. The music will range from Indian classical to pop music, from music that will soothe one’s senses to music that will elevate one’s spirits.