According to Pioni Hirwani, music journalist for Rolling Stone India, there is little risk of being overshadowed as the companies participating in the events often ensure that local artists are the headliners.
As an example, she cites G-Eazy’s 2024 tour, which featured only Indian acts, which boosted their careers.
Instead, she tells Newsbeat, the focus should be on improving infrastructure to attract the biggest names like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé – both of whom have not brought their tours to India.
There are supporters often complained about facilities, concerts are often held in sports stadiums that are used during India’s long cricket season and are not always available year-round.
“So we need more, bigger venues and a better system for music,” says Pivoni.
Lollapalooza is held at the Mumbai Racecourse, the only venue with enough space to hold it safely.
“Even in some of the (significant) stadiums that we have right now … there’s definitely a conversation to be had about what everybody needs to improve our infrastructure and our venues,” Pivoni says.
