Live Music & Theatrical Performances
Available across Disneyland Park
I perform live music and theatre shows that mix folk, classical, and world styles, often blending languages and working with other artists, for events ranging from big festivals to small home gatherings.
Pricing Guide
Intimate Acoustic Session (Home Kacheri)
Core Performance
- Artist: Unplugged vocal performance by Pallavi MD.
- Format: Baithak (seated) style mixing Bhavageethe, Folk, Vachanas, and select film hits.
- Narrative: Songs are interspersed with backstories of poets and lyric context in Kannada and English.
- Duration: 75 to 90 minutes of performance time.
Musical Accompaniment
- Percussion: 1 Tabla or Rhythm Pad player.
- Melody: 1 Keyboardist or Harmonium player.
- Add-on: Flautist or Violinist added in the higher price range.
Technical & Logistics
- Sound Check: Requires 45 minutes prior to guest arrival.
- Travel: Local travel within metro city limits included.
- Interaction: Includes casual meet and greet with guests post-performance.
Full Live Band Concert
Core Performance
- Genre: High energy fusion of Kannada Folk, Bhavageethe Classics, and Film Hits.
- Scale: Designed for large stages, weddings, and audiences over 500.
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes.
Orchestra Configuration
- Team Size: 5 to 7 professional musicians.
- Rhythm: Tabla, Dholak/Percussion, and Octapad.
- Melody: Keyboard, Flute (Bansuri), Violin, and Lead Guitar.
- Engineering: Includes a dedicated Front of House (FOH) Sound Engineer for live audio mixing.
Production
- Rehearsals: Cost covers 1 to 2 dedicated jam sessions with the full band.
- Wardrobe: Artist performs in premium stage aesthetics suitable for grand video coverage.
- Tech: Provider manages their own instrument gear (amps and cables).
Theatrical Concept Production
Production Details
- Format: A pre-designed conceptual production with a script and thematic poetry.
- Performers: Duet performance featuring Pallavi MD and a co-collaborator.
- Content: Narrative storytelling woven in Kannada, English, and Tamil.
Technical Crew
- Lighting: Includes a specialized Lighting Designer for show-specific cues.
- Sound: Includes a Sound Technician who travels with the show.
- Assets: Transport and setup of specific stage props, minimalist sets, and costumes.
Requirements
- Venue: Suited for black box theatres or auditoriums.
- Setup: Requires minimum 4 to 5 hours for lighting focus and sound plotting before the show.
About Live Music & Theatrical Performances
Why I Perform
Every time I step on stage, it's about sharing something real - songs, stories, and the energy of the crowd. Performing is my way of connecting to my roots and to all of you, whether it's through music, theatre, or a bit of both.
What I Offer
- Big festival concerts with full orchestra - think tabla, flute, guitars, drums, film songs, folk, and a bit of classical thrown in.
- Intimate home kacheri events for those cozy gatherings, where every voice and note feels personal.
- Kannada folk theatrical shows and experimental plays, sometimes mixing languages, music, and poetry.
- Cross-cultural stage performances - I've blended my Kannada vocals with electronic cello in Germany, and worked with artists like Bruce Lee Mani to bring ancient poetry alive with a modern twist.
- Poetry and music evenings, for when you want something soulful and conversational.
My Approach
I’m all about collaboration - or as we say, sangama. Each show is a fresh mix of ideas and people. From researching Bhavageethe and Vachanas to exploring new global sounds, I put a lot of care into making each performance feel authentic and alive.
What To Expect
Shows can be as grand or as small as you want, from a big festival stage to your living room. I’ll always bring the same spirit: real connection, honest music, and stories that stay with you. If you want a performance that feels both rooted and new, that's what I love to do.
Meet your Expert
Pallavi MD
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My Story
Hi, I’m Pallavi. I sing, act, direct, make films—mostly, I tell stories with whoever wants to join in. My house is always buzzing, chai and charcha (tea and chat) everywhere, and my daughter Kaadu in the thick of it, dreaming up wild cakes or judging my stories. I’ve learnt from legends of Sugama Sangeetha, and awards like Vachana Sahityashri remind me this art is bigger than me. Blending life and art, old and new, is what keeps me going.
My Work
All things art—singing, acting, directing, composing - I do classical, folk, world music, even ancient poetry fusion music. Also, storytelling for kids and talks on art.
Collaboration, always - Best art happens with people. My shows are a team effort—no lone wolves here.
Music for a cause - I love inclusive music projects, charity gigs, and working with young talents from Srishti Special Academy.
Old poetry, new beats - I bring ancient, progressive poetry alive with modern tunes—think Basavanna meeting rock and jazz.
Genre-bending theatre shows - Expect intimate, multi-sensory experiences—music, poetry, movement all mixed up.
