Live music is getting a fresh twist in Bengaluru with sing-along jamming sessions gaining popularity at restaurants. Unlike conventional performances, these events eliminate the stage, with musicians and audiences forming a circle, creating an immersive and interactive vibe.
These ticketed gatherings draw 120 to 350 attendees, primarily students and young professionals aged 20-35. While Bollywood hits dominate, songs in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and English are also part of the mix. Timeless melodies like Lag Ja Gale and Jaane Jaan, along with 2000s favorites like Mitwa and Zara Si Dil, are crowd-pleasers.
Popular Jamming Groups
🔹 Soul Jams – Launched in Koramangala by Ajay Varghese in 2022, this group has expanded to Mumbai and Delhi. Their sessions include an open mic, a socializing segment, and a grand sing-along finale, blurring the line between performer and spectator.
🔹 Let’s Jam – Founded by Abhishek Mishra in 2023, this community emerged from a house party jam. Known for themed events like Bollywood character nights and Sufi evenings, Let’s Jam encourages audience participation with games and sing-alongs.
🔹 Bajabies – What started as a casual Cubbon Park meetup by entrepreneur Giridhar Rai now hosts candlelit, free-flowing jam nights at restaurants, where attendees can even take the lead.
🔹 Make Some Ochha – Run by Divya S and Thejus Ajay, this group curates community events with an open jamming finale, featuring a multilingual setlist and emerging artists.
With music uniting strangers, Bengaluru’s jamming culture is here to stay!
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