NMIMS Navi Mumbai recently hosted the fourth edition of its annual music festival, Requiem. The three-day 'Indie Oasis' themed event, held from February 26 to 28, 2024, celebrated music, sports, trivia, and social outreach activities, including promoting inclusivity with NGOs, supporting local businesses, beach cleaning drives, and culinary experiences.

Requiem 4.0 commenced with a grand banner drop and an exquisite opening ceremony, offering an enchanting blend of music, arts, sports, and social awareness activities. Highlights included music competitions like Bollywood solo, Classical, Western music, Battle of Bands, Power of Instruments, and Rap-it-Out. The festival's biggest draw, 'Starnight', showcased performances by Raghav Chaitanya, Mahi Mukherjee, and Kushal Mangal.

The fest featured an Indie Bazaar, a vibrant fusion of music and artisanal crafts celebrating passion and perseverance through art. The Craveyard offered a culinary experience to satisfy cravings while grooving to eclectic beats. Exciting sporting events like Replay, a relay course with challenging tasks and fun twists, were also part of the lineup. In collaboration with NGOs, Requiem hosted Aashayein, a fun event dedicated to bringing joy to children through games, activities, prizes, and tokens of appreciation, fostering creativity and active participation.

Dr. Shubhasheesh Bhattacharya, Director, SVKM’s NMIMS Mumbai Campus, said, “Studies show that music stimulates divergent thinking, helps in elevating mood & reducing stress, strengthens physiological & psychological well-being. Through this fest, we aim to encourage participation in music, developing sense of appreciation of music as an art, provide an inclusive platform for artists from diverse backgrounds, sensitizing students to bring people together through a shared love for music and developing sensitivity of giving back to society. Our journey with Requiem has been truly amazing and it has been a privilege to host so many successful editions of the fest.” 

The event concluded on a high note with Starnight – a stage which saw both, music industry bigwigs and budding artists looking to make their mark, perform with equal love and joy for an amazing audience. The Music Committee of SVKM’s NMIMS, Navi Mumbai campus, was established to encourage musical talent among students, organises music fests regularly and Requiem continues to be one such celebration as a tribute to all the talented artists who dedicate their lives to creating memorable experiences for their audiences. 

The event culminated on a high note with Starnight, a stage that brought together music industry bigwigs and aspiring artists, all performing with equal love and joy for an amazing audience. The Music Committee of SVKM's NMIMS Navi Mumbai campus, established to nurture musical talent among students, regularly organizes music fests. Requiem continues to be one such celebration, a tribute to the talented artists who dedicate their lives to creating unforgettable experiences for their audiences.