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LIAF 2025 Hybrid London-Bangalore Edition Announced
The London International Arts Festival (LIAF) is back in 2025 with a special hybrid edition.
This means there will be live events in London and concerts streamed from Bangalore, India.
The festival is curated by Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth, a famous violinist, and will feature a mix of live and virtual performances.
There will be 11 live events in London and 4 special concerts streamed from Bangalore.
The festival aims to celebrate world music and promote music education.
It is supported by Arts Council England and other sponsors.
The streamed concerts will be available on the festival's YouTube channel from December 28 to 31, 2025.
The 14th edition of the London International Arts Festival (LIAF) will be held in 2025 as a hybrid festival, with live events in London and streamed concerts from Bangalore, India.
The festival features 11 live events in London and 4 special concerts streamed from Bangalore, showcasing a mix of live and virtual performances.
Curated by acclaimed South Indian violinist Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth MBE, the festival celebrates the vibrant diversity of world music, including emerging world music bands and masters of South Indian classical (Carnatic) music.
Hosted by Dhruv Arts, a UK-based not-for-profit organization, LIAF promotes music education and cross-cultural engagement through concerts, workshops, and masterclasses.
The streamed concerts will be available on the London International Arts Festival YouTube channel from 28–31 December 2025, supported by Arts Council England and Prayog Studio / Only Kannada OTT.
- Who
- Dhruv Arts, Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth MBE, and various artists
- What
- The 14th edition of the London International Arts Festival (LIAF) 2025
- Where
- London, UK and Bangalore, India (hybrid format)
- When
- 28–31 December 2025
- Why
- To promote music education, cross-cultural engagement, and showcase world music
Key facts
- Festival Name
- London International Arts Festival (LIAF)
- Edition
- 14th
- Dates
- 28–31 December 2025
- Locations
- London, UK and Bangalore, India
- Curator
- Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth MBE
- Organizer
- Dhruv Arts
- Supporters
- Arts Council England, Prayog Studio / Only Kannada OTT
- Streaming Platform
- London International Arts Festival YouTube channel
Quotes
Dr. Jyotsna Srikanth MBE
Festival founder, curator, and violin virtuoso
“What began as a vision to showcase the finest South Indian Carnatic music has grown into a rich and evolving tapestry of music and arts from across continents.”
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