MUMBAI: Global superstar Katy Perry will be coming to India to headline the inaugural OnePlus Music Festival in her first-ever performance in Mumbai on 16 November 2019.

"I am so happy to be returning to India and excited to headline my first-ever performance in Mumbai. I am looking forward to seeing and singing with all of my Indian KatyCats at the OnePlus Music Festival," exclaimed Katy Perry.

Speaking about the event, Universal Music Group India and South Asia managing director and CEO Devraj Sanyal said, “Katy is a not only a massive global pop superstar who has a big India fan base but is someone who’s been relevant for some time now starting with Teenage Dream to Prism and ‘Witness’, and now her newest singles, Never Really Over and Small Talk. Her songs have been a legend for her Indian fans and they can’t wait to see her perform in Mumbai. The buzz is palpable as we count-down to 16 November and the first-ever OnePlus Music Festival, which is now bound to be a date to mark on the annual calendar, as a day of music and celebration.”

"We are super excited that Katy Perry will be starring in our first-ever OnePlus Music Festival in India! We decided to host this festival to share our passion for music with our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With Katy on board, this is sure to be a one of a kind experience,” said OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei.

Known for its experimental, out-of-the-box community-focused activities, OnePlus looks to reach into the music world with this festival creating a niche space for community and music enthusiasts to come together on a different platform to see their favourite acts and discover new music.

The OnePlus Music Festival will take place on 16 November 2019 in Mumbai. Other artists will be announced in the coming days, click here to stay updated on all announcements.

To watch the video announcing Katy Perry at the OnePlus Music Festival, click here.