Day 1 of the Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2019 opened to a packed house at the venue of ‘Wenfield’ in Thadlaskein, Lad Mukhla, Jaintia Hills. This is the fifth edition of the music festival.

The much awaited event opened its doors to fans from across India, who attended the event to see Australian rock band Karnivool (who were celebrating 10 years since the release of their landmark album Sound Awake) and Canadian progressive metal band Intervals (in India for the very first time). Shubha Mudgal enthralled festival goers with a powerful performance, with this being her first performance in Meghalaya. Benny Dayal and Funktuation also performed their hits. The event also saw some of India’s finest acts make their debut performances at the happiest music festival like Pakshee, Antariksh and The Koniac Net in North East India.

Local artists from across the east of India also played at the music festival like Blue Temptation (hailing from Shillong themselves), Lo! Peninsula (from Imphal), Fame the Band and the Andrea Tariang Band (both from Meghalaya).

Featuring merchandise, accessories and other rare local finds, as well as a variety of food stalls serving different cuisines, the festival has something for everyone.