Eleventh edition of

Musicathon

23-24 December, 2023

Join over 500 music lovers in the stunning green forest of Bir, Himachal Pradesh, where you'll not only enjoy live performances from top musicians, but also meet fellow travelers who share your interests, swap stories, and learn from one another.

  • 8 Performances

  • 2 Workshops

  • Paragliding

  • Open Mic

Things to do

Explore Bir-Billing

Known as the paragliding capital of India, Bir is a rustic yet modern village and offers a peaceful escape from tourist crowds. Travelers have a lot of options to spend their time before and after the festival.

  • Farms, open valley & beautiful sunsets

  • Nature walks & treks

  • Monasteries & Tibetan Culture

  • Plenty of cafes offering multi-cuisine food

Not included. Our Volunteers will help you with bookings on the spot.

Artist Lineup

Discover New Music

Musicathon is a residential experience. Since all attendees and artists will be sharing the same roof, it is a great chance to actually meet the artists and know them!

Aftermovie

Previous Editions

Hear it from our guests

Testimonials

We have hosted more than 2500 attendees till date. If you don't trust us, hear them out!

Albana Nadeem

Those 2 days were unforgettable and comforting like home. The highlight wasthe interaction between the artists and audience, a space where you can candidly walk up to your favour… Read More

Albana attended Musicathon 8.0

Ankit Raj

Musicathon is a collective trance in the atmosphere and this was when I didn't explore more than half of the artists beforehand and most of them were new to me. I shudder to think… Read More

Ankit has attended 3 editions of Musicathon

Devashree

Musicathon is a feeling. It feels like home to me, the people, the energy, BIR everything is so warm and welcoming. Each edition is better than the other. My entire playlist chang… Read More

Devashree has attended 4 editions of Musicathon

Prashant Bhole

Musicathon was one of the best events i have attended. It is not just about some indie music, it’s about meeting the similar people, getting to have genuine connections with artis… Read More

Prashant has attended 3 editions of Musicathon

Sourav

It was an awesome experience being there, all the bands, local people, volunteers, food, everything was best... I would love to attend musicathon again!! Had an amazing experience!

Sourav has attended 2 editions of Musicathon

Collaborations that made this possible

Partners

Still not sure?

Frequently Asked Questions

The artist lineup for this edition is closed now. Please send us your profile at musicathonbir@gmail.com

You can also perform at the open mic at the festival, which is included with the ticket. The festival is also alive with jamming sessions all night long, so book your passes now.

Google maps link to the venue : https://maps.app.goo.gl/sK5UTazotSHbSpAw5

Bus: Enjoy to and fro bus service from Delhi to the venue at a nominal price. Travel with the artists and get to know other attendees during our journey to the venue. You can book this option during checkout.

Airports: You can take a flight to Dharamsala (Minor Airport), Chandigarh or Delhi.

Train Stations: Pathankot and Una are the nearest train station. Bus/Taxis are easily available to reach Bir from Pathankot and Una.

For Taxi, you can contact Mr. Surender at 8894246087, or Mr. Manohar at 9418008842. They are local Taxi vendors of Bir.

The campsite is located at a distance of 1 km from chowgan chowk and a distance of 2 km from the private bus stand.

Google maps link to the venue : https://maps.app.goo.gl/sK5UTazotSHbSpAw5/

There are 10 newly constructed western toilets at the festival site.

Musicathon is a Festival to enjoy music and Mountains. It comes together with the efforts of the locals community, independent musicians and a bunch of people across countries driven by a mutual passion for Music.

Be sure to read and understand the following rules and regulations and follow festival etiquette.
These rules and regulations are subject to change without notice. Please note that ticket refunds will not be made for such rule changes regardless of how prior notification is made or lack thereof.

  • The festival will not be cancelled due to inclement weather (excluding natural disasters). Please note that ticket refunds will not be made due to artist cancellation.
  • Please be sure to sort all garbage into the appropriate bins. Please also take any leisure sheets, chairs, tents and other belongings with you when departing the festival area.
  • Leaving chairs or sheeting unattended is prohibited in the festival. Unattended items will be deemed abandoned and removed and disposed of immediately. Be sure to carry all of your belongings at all times. Also, use of overly large leisure sheets to occupy large areas is prohibited.
  • Tenting, parasols and other items which may block the view of other festival goers are not permitted within the festival.
  • Musicathon, has a strict no-tolerance rule against drugs of any kind. If anyone is found using or peddling drugs, they will be reported to the police.
  • Any dangerous behaviour that may harm other people, such as moshing and diving and throwing things, is prohibited. The festival is not responsible for injuries and accidents due to such acts. Such incidents shall to be solved between the parties involved.
  • Please carry and use foul weather gear during inclement weather.
  • Smoking while walking, smoking in non-smoking areas and in crowds is not permitted. Please always use a portable ashtray when smoking and please use designated cigarette butt ballot bins.
  • People found to have entered the festival illegally will be reported to the police and will be put under the care of local police officials. The person will also be charged for compensation.
  • Please refrain from any behavior that can cause annoyance to local residents.
  • Be sure to acquire transportation and/or lodging yourself before coming to the festival. Please also note that lodging packages are limited.
  • Glass bottles, cans, fireworks, explosives, alcohol and any illegal substances are not allowed into the festival site.
  • The production, the site and the artists are not responsible for accidents and thefts in and out of the festival site.
  • Those who cause any disturbances or do not follow instructions of Crew will be ejected from the festival site. Tickets will not be refunded in this case.
  • Agreement to the festival rules and restrictions is needed to purchase tickets. Please be sure to read and confirm all rules and regulations listed on the official website before purchasing tickets. Please note that purchase of festival tickets shall be deemed as agreement to all rules and regulations of the festival.
  • Be respectful of local traditions and local people. Be good. Be kind. Look after one other.

Please be sure to review all cautions and restrictions before purchasing tickets to the festival. Have a safe and fun festival!

95% (payment gateway/internet handling fee will not be refunded) of the booking amount will be refunded in case the festival gets cancelled due to government regulations or any unforeseen circumstances. You will also be able to roll-over 100% of the booking amount for the next edition.

We also understand that unforeseen circumstances might need you to change plans, and so our cancellation policy makes it easier to do that.

  • Cancellations before 17th November — 95% of the booking amount will be refunded.
  • Cancellations before 24th November — 50% of the booking amount will be refunded.
  • Cancellations on and after 24th November — No Refund.

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