--- title: "Event Programming and Cultural Festival Direction in Bengaluru" description: "I specialize in designing large-scale cultural events, from festival programming to narrative music direction. Let’s create meaningful cultural experiences together." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pallavi_md/music-composition-direction/curating-cultural-experiences last_updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Designing Large-Scale Cultural Experiences Tribe Verified · Directed 80+ performances for BGU 2024 By [Pallavi MD](https://mytribe.in/pallavi_md) · Available Online; Projects in Bengaluru & India · ₹1.5L Per Song (Audio Master) (estimate) Part of [Music Composition & Direction](https://mytribe.in/pallavi_md/music-composition-direction). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pallavi_md/music-composition-direction/gallery) Bringing diverse voices together on one stage is about honoring traditions while creating space for new stories to emerge. ## Photos and videos - [Video: In this video, I speak about my role in the 62nd Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, both as a performer and as a curator for an entire day of events. This year's festival was all about celebrating women artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3af639b4-e393-40de-bea0-cc6f944f8b84) - ![A poster from the Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, giving a special shoutout for my curation work. It was an absolute pleasure and honour to program a day filled with fantastic artists.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c22d0508-2fee-4769-b426-306ba9dbf7bd) - ![The poster for 'Rutu Gaana', one of the performances I curated for the Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, celebrating seasons in Hindustani classical music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0b4d90e7-c04b-43d2-9702-e9d262eb3b79) - ![A portrait of artist Bharati Pratap, who performed in the 'Rutu Gaana' segment of the festival I curated.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e07b10c1-c39a-47e5-9b4b-736f42b039fc) - ![A portrait of artist Ankita Kundu, another talented performer from the 'Rutu Gaana' concert.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a797c4f1-5703-4655-a70f-746fbf2a6ba4) - ![The event schedule for the 'Rutu Gaana' performance at the 62nd Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc566580-366b-4638-b398-334cbb84fc41) - ![The all-women ensemble of Yakshadurga Mahila Kalaa Balaga, whom I had the pleasure of programming for a Yakshagana Taala Maddale performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/60e2f3ee-75a7-44a6-a07f-c5bb8b1fe9fe) - ![The event schedule for the Yakshagana Taala Maddale performance at the Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccc79996-c067-413b-863d-a893acda2c6e) - ![The poster for 'Bhakti Hoovu', a performance of Abhangs by Sri Lakshmi Belmannu that was part of my curated lineup.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4092bcbe-cb97-441f-a2f9-1b3c473236fb) - ![The event schedule for 'Jagada Jogathi', a vibrant performance by the respected Padmashri Manjamma Jogathi and her team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e81a16fb-6993-4350-88e4-ff1a841a930f) - ![The poster for 'Marma', a performance of multi-generic philosophical poetry by Chandana Bala, with a special appearance by Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46ec9ee1-52dd-41d7-850e-9b6118bb3276) - ![The event schedule for the 'Marma' performance, a multilingual blend of Bhakti and Sufi spiritual poetry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/93c7e3a7-b390-460d-ab9a-2a58b2044159) - ![The event poster for 'Sunny Symphony' at Bhoomija's Jackfruit festival, which I directed.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c051c183-5261-4a7c-8a9a-b6688aafc052) - ![Another poster for the Jackfruit festival, highlighting the 'Sunny Symphony' concert I directed with the students of Shristi Special Academy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c3cdd0b4-661b-4451-bf10-91d0d2f9cca0) - ![The poster for Kupu, a festival for climate action. I premiered a new production called 'Songfarers at Sea' for this important event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/544036cb-47bb-4d1d-89a7-9da3811b723c) - ![An announcement of my concert schedule for a busy September, including performances and a song release event at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f604aa73-c125-4f9e-ade9-e7064c7af01f) ## About Curating Cultural Experiences When I design a festival day, I do not just book acts and fill slots. I spend months researching the narrative arc, ensuring that the transition between a Hindustani vocal performance and a folk art form like Yakshagana feels intentional. It is about crafting a flow that keeps the audience engaged, not just entertained. Designing a cultural event is essentially storytelling. Whether I am directing a performance at the Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava or orchestrating a concert for a museum, my approach remains the same: I look for threads that connect different performers, genres, and histories. My process involves deep research into the historical and cultural context of the program. For instance, when I put together an entire day of performances, I balance classical traditions like Rutu Gaana with folk arts such as Yakshagana and contemporary poetry. I oversee everything from artist coordination and scriptwriting to final sound checks, ensuring that the technical aspects support the artistic vision. I am particularly passionate about inclusive programming. Working with institutions like the Shristi Special Academy allows me to see the power of music firsthand. I believe festivals should be spaces where everyone feels represented—from legendary senior artists to young performers just finding their feet. If you are looking to build a festival program that is authentic, inclusive, and thoughtfully sequenced, I am happy to share how we can bring those ideas to life together. ## About Pallavi MD I’m Pallavi, and I love bringing diverse art forms together on one stage. Whether I am directing a festival concert or programming an entire day of performances, my focus is always on creating a space where art feels accessible and meaningful. 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