INITIATIVES & ENGAGEMENTS

To overcome exclusivity, I initiated diverse projects, fostering innovation in the independent scene, evolving as an adventurous art explorer and capable leader.

THE OSTRACIZED GUARDIAN

I created "The Ostracized Guardian," a digital/live music showcase spotlighting forgotten folk heroes and Pambai music. Selected by Pickle Factory, India, for EdFringe 23's Voices from the South showcase

ARTS LEADERS PROGRAM

In 2022-2023, I completed the year-long Arts Leaders Program by Creative Australia( formerly The Australia Council for the Arts) tailored for experienced arts leaders with in-person and online components.

Madras Medai Podcast

In collaboration with The British Council, I co-created the Madras Medai Podcast. It covers Inclusivity in Arts, Economy, Music Ecosystems, Technology, Business, and Learning, fostering emerging artists and opportunities.

Funds for Folk

Teamed with SNS Arts Development Consultancy to support 1000+ folk artists in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana during the pandemic. Enabled underprivileged artists through donations and collaborations.

DELEGATE FOR GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL 2019

With backing from The British Council, I represented South Indian Independent Music at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, UK.

South Asia Heritage Mixtape

I curated and presented an episode for The British Council-funded South Asian Heritage Month mixtape. I discuss protest music's role in asserting culture and identity in India, highlighting artists' impactful questioning.

MADRAS INDIE COLLETIVE

Audience and Artist community development movement that brought the music scene together for enabling and building inclusive and diverse ventures.

MADRAS MEDAI

I took on the roles of Festival Director and Curator for Madras Medai 2018, the inaugural Tamil Indie Music Festival in Chennai. The festival highlighted 8 bands delivering original music spanning various genres.