After nearly two years, the much-discussed Arekta Rock Band is set to make a comeback to the concert stage. For the first time in almost four years, the band will reunite with its founding members for a live performance.
Originally set to be held at the Hatirjheel Amphitheatre, the venue was shifted just hours before the concert due to unfavorable weather conditions. The show kicked off at 3pm, featuring a stellar lineup that included Nemesis, Cryptic Fate, AvoidRafa, Bay of Bengal, Kaaktaal, Conclusion, Owned, and Sketch.
Recent incidents at major concerts have forced artistes, bands, and organisers to rethink how these events are managed, as disorderly crowds increasingly breach security measures, leading to violent altercations.
Music played a pivotal role in inspiring the nation to rise against the fascist and autocratic regime of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. From Shezan’s stirring “Kotha Ko” to Hannan’s powerful “Awaaz Utha Bangladesh”, the youth united in a quest for democracy against a corrupt government.
The iconic musician James, known for his brevity, stands as one of the most celebrated figures in the country's band music industry. The singer usually avoids the limelight however, this time, he broke his silence, responding to the students' movement in his distinctive manner. Partha Barua from the band Souls also expressed his concerns on Facebook.
The monsoon season usually marks a lull in concert activities, however, musicians and bands from the country are keeping busy with performances overseas. Many music artistes are taking the stage in various countries around the globe, including Europe and the United States.
Two renowned names in Bangladesh's music scene, Nemesis and Cryptic Fate, successfully captivated audiences with an electrifying collaboration yesterday (May 11) at the KIB Complex. The concert, titled "Louder Together: Cryptic Fate and Nemesis" fused rock and metal for yet another memorable night at Dhaka.
The anticipation for the concert reached new heights when Nemesis teased an on-stage collaboration with Cryptic Fate through a video shared on their official Facebook page on April 21. The video, shot at 'the Engineroom', captures the camaraderie between the band members as they engage in playful banter about their favourite Cryptic Fate songs, building anticipation for the upcoming spectacle.
The journey of band music in Bangladesh is witnessing a resurgence, with many recognising that it all began in Chittagong. Not only that but numerous successful bands and music icons have emerged from this coastal city, surrounded by the sea and hills. It's within this Chattogram’s landscape that this year's much-anticipated "Joy Bangla Concert", one of the country's biggest concerts is taking place.
Renowned band Nemesis has recently released a new single “Ghour” from their upcoming album. The impassioned “Ghour” will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms from December 7.
“I don’t know how else we can help a nation that is repeatedly being wronged other than through our art,” said Ahmed Hasan Sunny, a rising star in the music industry. “We’ve remained an audience, helpless after seeing bombs dropped on civilians, hospitals and innocent children in Gaza. We decided to do something about it.” The young artiste took the challenge to organise a concert in support of Gaza’s hand-in-hand with artist Morshed Mishu, who was already planning to make graffiti to speak up for the oppressed people of Gaza.
Bangladeshi artistes and humanitarian activists have come together under the platform Artists Against Genocide to protest the ongoing genocide in Gaza. This fundraising concert titled “To Gaza From Dhaka” will be held at the Hatirjheel Amphitheater on November 24.
Dhaka witnessed a mighty crowd of music lovers this year at yesterday’s “Cholo Bangladesh Concert” organised by the telecom giant Grameenphone and AsiaticExp at the Army Stadium. The star-studded line-up consisting of some of the finest musical acts of the country varying across genres, delivered yet another show for audiences to cherish for a long time.
A concert titled “Cholo Bangladesh” has been arranged by Grameenphone in view of the Tigers performing on the biggest stage of the cricket world. The programme will be a musical extravaganza to celebrate the national cricket team’s journey to the ICC Cricket World Cup, so far. The event has been scheduled to be held at the Bangladesh Army Stadium on Friday, October 20.
The grand finale of the month-long championship was held on May 6 at the International Convention City Bashundhara, with a prize pool of Tk15 lakh.
This year's show is set to feature iconic and emerging bands of the country, includes such as Artcell, AvoidRafa, Lalon, Chirkutt, Cryptic Fate, Karnival, Meghdol, Nemesis and Arekta Rock Band, among others.
Dhaka Rock Fest 3.0 is all set to end the year with a bang, with day one of the concert beginning today from 11 am at ICCB Expo Zone. A total of 16 bands will be performing today. Organised by Banglalink and Sky Tracker Limited, the two day long musical event will greet audiences with a stellar line-up including Warfaze, Aurthohin, Artcell, AvoidRafa, Mechanix, Subconscious, Cryptic Fate, Karnival, Nemesis and Aftermath, among others.
Popular musicians Tahsan, Pritom Hasan, Khayam Sanu Sandhi, along with the band Nemesis, will be performing at Shajgoj’s female concert on December 2.
