IPRS and KOMCA bring together emerging talent from India and Korea to produce cross-cultural music and foster lasting connections.
The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. (IPRS) and the Korean Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) are delighted to celebrate the success of KOLAB, the Indo-Korean Music Collaboration Programme, which concluded with an exclusive listening session on November 13th in Andheri, Mumbai.
In a vibrant gathering of notable industry figures and distinguished guests, the audience came together to celebrate the emerging artists of KOLAB. They were given an exclusive first listen to the incredible songs crafted during the KOLAB songwriting camp, experiencing firsthand the creative magic and unique collaboration that unfolded. The event provided an unparalleled platform for the artists to showcase some of their finest, collaboratively crafted songs, blending Indian and Korean musical elements in ways that captivated the audience. This unique experience fostered exposure and potential career growth for the artists, whose compositions left a lasting impression on the distinguished audience of industry leaders.
From November 6th to 12th, 2024, at the True School of Music, Vijaybhoomi University, Jamrung, 19 music creators from India and South Korea, collaborated to produce cross-cultural compositions. Through immersive sessions on songwriting, composition, and production, they blended Indian and Korean influences to create vibrant, globally appealing music. Guided by leading music creators, Bunty Bains and Mayur Puri, who were the Creative Directors at the song-camp, the participants drew from their diverse cultural backgrounds and distinctive musical styles, creating music that embodies the energy of this groundbreaking cultural exchange.
KOLAB’s listening session in Mumbai marked not only the culmination of this remarkable collaboration but also the beginning of new artistic partnerships between the India and South Korea. As IPRS and KOMCA continues to foster meaningful cultural exchange through such initiatives, KOLAB paved the way for emerging artists to gain recognition and build connections that elevate their music on a global stage.
