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title: "Grand Stages & Music Festivals: Live Tabla Performance by Harmeet Singh"
description: "Hire Harmeet Singh for grand stage and music festival performances in Mumbai. Experience authentic Punjab Gharana tabla accompaniment for large-scale concerts."
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last_updated: 2025-09-30
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# Grand Stages and Music Festivals: Tabla Accompaniment

Tribe Verified · Performed at prestigious stages like NCPA.

By [Harmeet Singh](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla) · Performs live across Mumbai and travels pan-India · ₹16K Per Performance (Approx. 2 Hours) (estimate)

Part of [Live Tabla & Percussion Artist](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/gallery)

From prestigious auditoriums like the NCPA to high-energy music festivals, I bring the rhythm and tradition of the Punjab Gharana to grand stages. Every performance is an opportunity to connect with a wider audience.

## Photos and videos

- ![The legendary Sivamani sir performing at the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Maharutsav. It was an honor to be on the same stage, providing tabla support for his dynamic percussion ensemble.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59438a1c-2d24-4bc3-b9ea-fb4d92194e44)
- ![A wide view of the stage at the Ustad Alla Rakha Sangeet Sammelan in Chandigarh. Performing with a full percussion ensemble is a powerful experience of collective rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff462605-9956-4581-93e0-68fa3ae89869)
- ![The full Sitar Symphony, led by Pt. Ravi Chary ji, on stage at the Kala Rang festival in Goa. Being part of such a grand and unique orchestral arrangement was incredible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ced31680-d2ee-4d0e-9076-552c818adbef)
- ![A tribute performance to the maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain ji. Sharing the stage with my Guru Ustad Fazal Qureshi ji and other esteemed artists for this occasion was a moment of immense gratitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0790686b-2483-450e-83c6-8524cafc5f67)
- ![A focused moment during the "Dipesh Varma Collective" concert at NCPA Mumbai. This performance was a beautiful blend of different musical traditions on a prestigious stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3095096f-f8b7-4719-8c94-1c6958f19ddc)
- ![Performing at Guruvandan 2024, an event by Swar Sanskruti Music Academy. Accompanying a fellow artist at this tribute to our gurus was a deeply meaningful experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ed751fa2-4434-45a3-8cf6-7c83997c2417)
- ![With fellow musicians after the grand performance at the Dagdusheth Halwai Maharutsav in Pune. The bond we share off-stage is just as important as the music we create on-stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8e60436b-63cb-4a8b-8058-427ab7763658)
- ![With the one and only Sivamani sir. His energy and mastery are legendary, and learning from him just by being around him is a blessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8d7c8d8-2c99-4625-a2e9-33d692273679)
- ![Another cherished photo with Sivamani sir. His warmth and encouragement mean the world to a young artist like me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5d85823-0c6c-421f-95bd-cc2880097a62)
- ![A group photo with Sivamani sir and Runa didi. These moments with musical legends are treasures I will keep with me forever.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/859e2d96-e1cd-40d5-aa25-466c78faeb7a)
- ![The poster for our performance at Sur Mahal, Patiala. The event was a tribute to the masters, and it was an honor to be listed among such respected names.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/228caa8c-ca66-4b3e-80e8-943287459691)
- ![With my Guru Ustad Fazal Qureshi ji and other artists at Sur Mahal. Performing alongside my guru is the greatest blessing and learning opportunity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45b1ee93-1ee8-4497-be45-fa69f72669cc)
- ![With my Guru ji and the wonderful Richa Anirudh ji at the Patiala Baithaks. It is always a pleasure to meet inspiring people from different fields.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cf40caa9-06b2-4b0d-8615-4c2d1a7e9d0b)
- ![A group of happy musicians. The joy of a successful performance is best shared with the artists who created it with you.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3bf22540-9b2b-4e11-b8ae-3b580c97bdea)
- ![The stunning architecture of Ran Baas Palace, the venue for Sur Mahal. The ambiance of a place greatly influences the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d93207e9-97fa-4436-bfc7-b971b46fd9fe)
- [Video: A glimpse of a large auditorium performance. The energy of a full house is electrifying and pushes every artist to give their best.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9a7be17b-b539-4fad-813c-10d2b726a495)
- ![A close-up from the tribute concert. The focus is intense as we listen and respond to each other, creating a seamless musical narrative.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ec8834a-719d-47f3-be10-6fa051cc566b)
- ![The full ensemble on stage during the tribute to Zakir bhai. The sight of multiple tabla players performing in unison is a powerful spectacle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a044ee9a-abac-4b90-9ae9-b0cd8383ccaf)
- ![Ustad Dilshad Khan ji on the sarangi, with my Guru ji on tabla. Accompanying such masters is a lesson in musical sensitivity and grace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b786c92-12a8-4e3a-a9bb-70519691bfb8)
- ![Another angle of the masters at work. As a tabla player, my role is to support and enhance the main artist's expression, a responsibility I take very seriously.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20d770d1-53fd-4d1e-9f1f-cb1826b1cfda)
- ![A happy group photo from Abbaji's Gurupurnima 2024. Being surrounded by such incredible talent, including Shivamani sir and my Guru ji, is truly humbling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fecd41d0-d528-4dcc-aaa3-250209caacfb)
- ![A candid moment of appreciation during the Guruvandan concert. The silent communication between artists on stage is a language of its own.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/298605d4-4562-49ce-8240-6efcdefc9205)
- ![A portrait from the Guruvandan stage. The lights, the sound, the audience, it all comes together to create a magical experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d60d77af-4128-4565-9208-f80fd68b1e02)
- ![Deep in concentration, playing for the students and gurus at the Swar Sanskruti Music Academy event. Every performance is an offering.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/219a5ff2-f683-437c-b28f-d04c741452c7)
- ![Receiving a token of appreciation from my Guru, Ustad Fazal Qureshi ji. His blessings are my greatest strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d7719385-5e20-4401-8252-6a217e77a6a2)
- ![Accompanying a talented sarod player during the Guruvandan event. It is always a pleasure to collaborate with the next generation of classical musicians.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/857543b3-a29a-48f0-b32f-eb91e7ec4c50)
- ![The full "Dipesh Varma Collective" team. A group of diverse musicians coming together to create a single sound.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a180c511-50ed-434c-9760-9236bc224955)
- [Video: A clip from the Gaatha storytelling festival, where I accompanied Sarang Vechalekar. We used the emotions of ragas to tell a story without words.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/484de534-dfa1-4d53-b062-ffde60447c01)
- ![On stage at the Shri Siddhivinayak Mandir's Maagh Festival with legends Sivamani sir and Pt. Ravi Chary sir. Playing for Bappa is always a special blessing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5405a5d-ca0e-4ff2-b89b-bfee1fdcfd45)
- ![A smiling moment on stage during the Sitar Symphony concert in Goa. The joy of playing music is evident.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ef31ca7-52d6-4357-a0f9-9bfeb9eed826)
- ![Another angle from the Sitar Symphony, showing the beautiful synchronicity of so many sitars playing together, supported by the rhythm section.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5e3e5be-8e11-4425-8562-0c06f6e7040a)
- ![A close-up during the Goa concert. It was wonderful to see young artists as part of this grand ensemble.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b5323cfd-3cbc-468c-80e9-370f31f3d63c)
- ![The happiness of a successful performance. Sharing the stage with so many talented musicians was a fantastic experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1fe43ffd-8668-4b9b-8f05-3db31434a609)
- ![Focused on the beat during the Kala Rang 2022 festival. As a percussionist, maintaining the rhythmic foundation for the entire ensemble is my primary role.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/138ecf74-9f8b-4dcd-be0d-e4904053a8d4)
- ![Looking towards the lead artist, Pt. Ravi Chary ji, for cues. This constant interaction is key to a tight performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d64dc626-6b4b-4461-ad8c-25341df169c6)
- ![The poster for Guruvandan 2025, an event where students pay tribute to their gurus. I am humbled to be listed as an accompanist for the performers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ffc5a685-80ee-423c-afc3-8fd145405029)

## About Grand Stages & Music Festivals

When performing at large festivals or venues like the NCPA, the technical setup is just as important as the music. I always insist on an acoustic sound check at least 90 minutes before showtime. This allows me to balance my tabla and percussion instruments with your sound system, ensuring the Sennheiser mics capture that raw, authentic tonal quality of the Punjab Gharana even in a packed auditorium.

Performing on a grand stage requires a different kind of energy compared to an intimate baithak. While the roots of my music stay firmly in the Punjab Gharana tradition, the presentation adapts to the space. Whether it is a solo recital or providing rhythmic support for a larger percussion ensemble like the Dipesh Varma Collective, my focus remains on clarity and collective timing.

### My Approach to Large-Scale Events

*   **Collaboration & Sync:** I have had the honor of sharing the stage with legends like Sivamani sir and Pt. Ravi Chary ji. I am comfortable with complex stage setups, including syncing with click tracks or performing alongside fusion jazz bands and DJ sets.
*   **Instrument Versatility:** For larger festivals, I often expand my toolkit beyond just the tabla to include djembe, congo, surdo, and darbuka. This versatility allows me to fill the sonic space effectively, whether the requirement is classical fusion or high-energy world music.
*   **Logistics:** I handle the transit of delicate instruments personally. For festival bookings, I coordinate directly with your sound engineers to ensure my microphone requirements are met well before the show, leaving no room for last-minute stress.

If you are planning a festival, a corporate showcase, or a public concert, I am happy to discuss how my percussion work can complement your existing lineup of artists. Let us create a rhythm that stays with the audience.

## About Harmeet Singh

I am Harmeet Singh, a tabla player from Mumbai who believes every rhythm is a form of devotion. Whether I am performing at a quiet baithak or a massive music festival, my focus is always on the 'sam' and the connection between fellow musicians. I am blessed to be a lifelong student of the Punjab Gharana, always ready to jam and bring honest, soulful percussion to your stage.

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- [Upcoming & Past Performances](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/upcoming-past-performances)
- [Additional Moments](https://mytribe.in/harmeettabla/live-tabla-percussion-artist/additional-moments)

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