Ensemble Auditions Autumn 2025
If you’re a musician aged 12 – through to a professional level who plays an Indian classical instrument, or who can play Hindustani or Carnatic music on another instrument, then…
ReadIf you’re a musician aged 12 – through to a professional level who plays an Indian classical instrument, or who can play Hindustani or Carnatic music on another instrument, then…
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: This concert brings together four exceptional musicians, a unique combination of instruments – the Carnatic bamboo flute, Hindustani sarod, tabla, and mridangam – and a rare musical encounter across styles and traditions.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Join us to celebrate love and light with a very special Diwali session in collaboration with MILAP. There’ll be time to explore the magical Storybarn, and share Diwali inspired stories and crafts.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Celebrate the festival of light in a vibrant family afternoon full of henna, live music, magic, dance, and colourful crafts. Bundobust will create an exclusive menu to mark Diwali and the Indika festival, bringing the community together to share joy and festive fun.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Join us for a relaxing evening of meditation and self-discovery at Sahaja Yoga, where you can unwind and find your inner peace. Sahaja Yoga is a simple, free meditation technique practised worldwide that awakens inner energy, bringing peace, balance, and better focus. Classes include guided meditation, talks, and tips for meditating at home — no mats or special clothing needed.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: The Tapi Project blends funk and folk over a hypnotic tribal groove, with powerful vocals and poetry exploring themes of urban life, lost roots, alienation, and the search for self in modern India. Their music is an emotional journey that speaks to the challenges faced by everyday people today.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Sanjukta Sinha – Inspired by the timeless figure of Krishna, Dancing the Divine is a journey through love, longing, and surrender — a personal exploration of devotion, presence, and the unseen.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: The Idea of God is a full-length solo Bharatanatyam performance that traverses Indian thought and literature — from the ancient Vedas and Sangam texts to revolutionary writing of the 21st century.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Get ready for a fresh and fearless take on fusion as the Rohan Roy Collective brings Indian classical ragas into conversation with jazz, groove, and global sounds. Led by acclaimed violinist Rohan Roy, the group performs original compositions that are rich, soulful, and full of creative fire.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Anil Srinivasan, an award winning Indian pianist, and Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh, a virtuoso of the Saraswathi Veena, have forged a remarkable musical partnership through their innovative collaboration, notably showcased in their project The Stringmasters.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Join yoga practitioner Sian Griffin and sitar artist Jonathan Mayer for an immersive 90-minute session combining movement, breath, and sound.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: MILAP’S vibrant festival of Indian arts and culture, The Reader and MILAP invite you to a special Shared Reading session in the heart of Calderstones Park.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Sahaja Yoga is a simple, free meditation technique practised worldwide that awakens inner energy, bringing peace, balance, and better focus. Join us for a relaxing evening of meditation and self-discovery at Sahaja Yoga, where you can unwind and find your inner peace.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Graceful, expressive, and full of storytelling magic — this vibrant performance brings to life stories from the Ramayana, the ancient Indian epic that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the return of light over darkness. Closely tied to the festival of Diwali, the Ramayana explores themes of love, duty, courage, and the power of hope — universal ideas that continue to resonate today.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Graceful, expressive, and full of storytelling magic — this vibrant performance brings to life stories from the Ramayana, the ancient Indian epic that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and the return of light over darkness. Closely tied to the festival of Diwali, the Ramayana explores themes of love, duty, courage, and the power of hope — universal ideas that continue to resonate today.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Join us for an unforgettable evening with Ashim Chowdhury and Kousic Sen. Get ready to be mesmerized by their incredible performances at The Studio. This in-person event promises to be a night filled with music, rhythm, and soulful melodies. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the magic of Ashim Chowdhury and Kousic Sen live on stage.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: An exciting introduction to the magic of South Indian classical music. Join us for a special concert designed just for children and families, featuring the dynamic Carnatic Quartet – Shreya Devnath (violin), Mylai M Karthikeyan (nadhaswaram), Praveen Sparsh (mridangam), and Adyar G Silambarasan (thavil).
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: A Carnatic Quartet brings together four trailblazing artists – Shreya Devnath (Violin), Mylai M Karthikeyan (Nadhaswaram), Praveen Sparsh (Mridangam), and Adyar G Silambarasan (Thavil) – in a powerful exploration of sound, tradition, and collaboration.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Milap brings bold new sound world of Indian percussionist, composer and producer Sarathy Korwar to Future Yard on Wednesday 29th October.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: An immersive experience by Milap at The Williamson Join us for a deeply restorative yoga session with the gentle, meditative sounds of live sitar music. Led by yoga practitioner Sian Griffin with music by sitarist Jonathan Mayer this 90-minute experience invites you to slow down, tune in, and connect.
ReadPart of INDIKA 2025: Experience an extraordinary fusion of musical traditions in this captivating concert, where Indian music meets contemporary guitar.
Read17th – 31st October INDIKA, Milap’s festival of Indian Arts, returns to Liverpool this October with a fresh, expanded lineup of events. The 15 day celebration of Indian music, dance…
ReadWe are delighted to be bringing Shez Raja back to Birkenhead on Friday 18th July, this time accompanied by Guthrie Govan. Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the…
ReadMilap’s relationship with Sonia Sabri began when she supported our flagship Dance India program in her role as a tutor, workshop leader and performer. Milap have platformed both Sonia’s solo and company works throughout her career, securing her headline performance spots at major milestone events, including the grand opening of the Capstone Theatre in Liverpool (2010).
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