Here's your chance to soak in gigs from around the world, dig into some grub while you sip up the magical brew

Swarathma
This Folk Rock band hailing from the city will be one for fans of the local music scene. One of the most original and interesting bands to emerge in recent times, Swarathma have won numerous local competitions and awards. They are well-known for their use of Kannada in many of their songs and music that finds its way to your soul.u00a0
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DAY 3
De Profundis
Coming back to town after a show with the legendary Iron Maiden here last year, De Profundis from the UK will bring their bleak, stark, atmospheric rock to the Indian Octoberfest stage. Renowned for their musical presence and enthusiasm, their hard rock style is sure to provide one of the highlights of the weekend.

Lacuna Coil
These metal veterans from Italy are arguably the most famous band on the bill. Formed in 1994, they have pleased audiences around the world with their dark, gothic style. This band is made for large festivals and their fusion of heavier metal edginess combines nicely with a dynamism to make them one of the must-sees of the weekend's partying.

Something for everyone
If beer isn't quite enough to keep you feeling fulfilled, there's more to this festival than the beer and music. Here's what to do when you aren't drinking.

Cuisine crawl
A food festival is here to keep your tongues tingling. Choose from 22 different food stalls that dish up cuisines from around the world. South Indian, Chinese, Hunani, fast food- you name it, they have it.

Vintage journey
For all those automobile freaks, here's your chance to take a trip down that vintage lane as eight individuals are out to show off their rare and priceless wagons.

Adventure calling
Choose from sports like rock climbing and a series of adventure sports activities. If this isn't enough to give you the adrenaline rush, a mini F1 track with remote controlled cars is sure to set you racing.

Artistically inclined
In this arena, a rare spectacle awaits you as well-known artist VB Hire Gowdar comes together with artist Vilas Naik in a an art jugalbandi over the music of a DJ and the beat gurus- a group of ten percussionists. The 15 minute presentation will feature coordinated movements of the artists and the musicians.

At: Thripuravasini, Palace Grounds
On: October 22 to 24, 12pm onwards
Call: 2558 9100
For: Rs 300 on Friday and Rs 400 on Saturday and Sunday

Mohit Chauhan on the Octoberfest
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What are your plans for the fest?
I have never been to an Octoberfest before, so the plan for now is of a great gig and having a good time.
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Which artists are you looking forward to watching at the Octoberfest?
This is my first time and I am here only for a day, I am not sure about how many gigs I will be able to watch.
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What bands would you want to watch live at an Octoberfest?
Indian Ocean, the Indian rock band. I would also love to watch a live act of Himalayan Folk music.
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What genre do you think fits a beer festival? How does your music fit in?
Beer is about having a good time and if music is involved, good music across genres is the only criterion.

Schedule

DAY 1
Friday, October 22
5pm - Blue Print (Blues Rock)
6pm - Pralayh (Indi Rock)
7pm - The Other People (Classic Rock)
8pm - Bedouin Soundclash (Reggae Rock)
9.15pm - Mohit Chauhan (Bollywood)
9.30pm - DJ Swing (House)
10.30pm - DJ Lost Stories (Progressive and Tech Trance)
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DAY 2
Saturday, October 23
2pm - Theorized (Metal)
2.30pm - Agam (Contemporary Carnatic Rock)
3pm - Slain (Metal)
4pm - Eccentric Pendulum (Metal)
4.30pm - Freedoms Price (Western and Indian Fusion)
5pm - Verses (Metal)
6.30pm - Swarathama (Folk Rock)
745pm - Midival Punditz and Karsh Kale (Fusion)
9pm - Shaan (Bollywood)
9pm - DJ Pearl (Electro Beats)
9.30pm - DJ Gordon (House/Electronica with Trumpet)
10.30pm - DJ tyDi (Electronica Trance)

DAY 3
Sunday, October 24
2pm - Velvet Trap (Metal)
2.30pm - Wolfpack (Classic Rock)
3pm - Kryptos (Metal)
3.30pm - Parvaaz (Sufi Rock)
4pm - Requiem (Metal)
4.30pm - Art Jugalbandhi & Beet Gurus & DJs (Art Fusion with Music)
5pm - Eschers Knot (Metal)
5.15pm - Manoj George 4 Strings (Fusion Instrumental)
6.15pm - Soulmate (Blues Rock)
7.15pm - De Profundis (Hard Rock)
8.15pm - Lacuna Coil (Metal)
9.30pm - DJ Aqeel (Bollywood)
9.30pm - DJ Chicko (House)
11pm - Dj Aqeel (Bollywood)

Artist Karsh Kale and Tapan Raj from the band Midival Punditz

How do you think this festival will compare to other music festivals around the world?
Karsh Kale This festival seems to be focusing on artists within India so it will be a good way to see the diverse music across the country and it promises to be very interesting. A lot of festivals abroad don't always focus on their own local artists.
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Who are you looking forward to seeing perform at the Octoberfest Bangalore?
Karsh Kale I'm really looking forward to hearing Bedouin Soundclash - one of the artists who makes up the band Jay Malinowski. One of my first recordings in New York was with him, so it'll be great to watch them perform.u00a0
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Have you got anything special planned for your fans in Bangalore at the Octoberfest? What can the crowd expect?
Karsh Kale We are planning on bringing the noise to the people. There will be some new tracks from the to-be-released album, 'Cinema' and of course reworked old classics. Bangalore is always a fun place to play and the audience will dictate the output of the energy we give.
Tapan Raj We love Bangalore, we've always had a great time playing there. The crowd is very open to experimental music and largely all kinds of music.

You got to perform at the closing of the CWG in Delhi? What was that experience like?
Tapan Raj It was a fantastic experience. It was great to see a big part of India's talent get together on one stage and we were truly honoured to be part of the Commonwealth Games.