To Perform 13 August

between Australian and Indian musicians and a landmark event for the cultural fabric of music here in Australia” said Sagar Nagaraj, Concertmaster, Australian Indian Orchestra.

Star Talent and Orchestra Conductor, Suraj Nagaraj, 20, has single-handedly arranged the program of Bollywood songs for the entire Symphony Orchestra. Suraj is currently also the Concertmaster of the prestigious Sydney Youth Orchestra, where he has led concerts with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

“Writing the music scores for each of the Bollywood songs that will be performed for an Australian orchestra has been the biggest challenge and highlight for me in preparing for this unique concert. Bringing the two cultures together through music has been a dream for me and I can’t wait to see it all unfold on stage on 13 August,” said Suraj Nagaraj, Artistic Director & Conductor, Australian Indian Orchestra.

Renowned Sydney-based vocalists Avijit Sarkar, Ruhani Dhillon, Vikas Kolar, and

Rucha Lange will bring the stage alive with in-demand Indian instrumentalists including Abhijit Dan on tabla, R. Nagraj on sitar, Behzad Ansari on santour, Mayank Singh and Vijendra on guitar and Satyajeet Roy on keyboard and piano.

Combining these leading Australian and Indian musicians on stage will create an unforgettable musical experience for those lucky enough to be in attendance. The concert will feature some of the most memorable songs from celebrated Bollywood movies and artists across the decades including Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Hariharan, Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh and more.

“Sydney to Mumbai” is set to be the Spectacle of the Year. Tickets are on sale now at: aio.org.au. Book your tickets today and be the first to experience the magic of the Australian Indian Orchestra.

About the Australian Indian Orchestra

The AIO is Australia’s first and only Symphony Orchestra dedicated to performing Indian music. Formed in 2023, the AIO brings Australian and Indian musicians together to create a truly unique musical experience. Celebrating the diversity and versatility of the cultural fabric of music in Australia, the AIO is set to be a cultural gem and inspiration for future generations of musicians in Australia and around the world.