MUMBAI: India’s most authentic camp-out music festival- Storm kicked-off at Coorg, Karnataka, on the 1st and 2nd of February 2013.

The second edition was a gala affair that attracted revelers from across the country and the world to the pristine landscape of Coorg. The festival, whose brilliant debut redefined the very concept of a 'destination music festival' in 2012, featured 45 plus artistes across 4 brilliant stages showcasing some of the biggest and brightest Bands, Singer-Songwriters as well as  Electronica artistes from the country and across the world. The Storm Festival was a weekend packed with great music, pristine locales and a unique vibe. Adventure, camping, ecological awareness, late night campsite jams, handpicked music from across the world and breathtaking decor created a whirlwind of excitement for festival goers in the unique space that is-Storm.

The festival was an electrifying two days of non-stop music, fun activities, bonhomie, and a delightful camp out atmosphere with late night bonfires and jams. The breathtaking decor of the festival venue, imaginatively paying ode to Coorg's unique flora and fauna, was displayed with artistic innovation, from colourful and vibrant graffiti, artistic installations from recycled material and were a great backdrop to the event itself.  Storm also featured adventure sports and a host of activities that got the adrenaline rushing, from ziplines, to bronco bulls and rock climbing and Polaris ATV rides  it had something for everyone.

This edition’s musical line up was full of   new as well as seasoned musical surprises: the audiences witnessed a lot more music, a lot more variety and quite a few surprises, from impromptu artistic jams, collaborations and an atmosphere where kindred spirits came together to celebrate their love for music. One of the highlights of the festival was the collaboration between stalwarts Shankar Mahadevan and Indian Ocean for the first time ever, especially for the Storm festival.

Commenting on the same Shankar Mahadevan said, “Performing at Storm was an awesome experience and I look forward to the 2014 edition of Storm” Other highlights included: Anthony Dassan Yen Party, Astitva, Lagori, Papon, Karch Kale Collectiv, Devika Chawla, The Raghu Dixit Project, Coshish, Agam on the main stage; Alisha Pais, Sidd Coutto, Vedant Bhardwaj, Raman Mahadevan featuring Jirka Mucha at the Singer Songwriter stage, and Teri, Adit Achaiah, Bobina, Dash Berlin, Micheal Woods, Sanjay Dutta on the electronic stage, apart from many other electrifying performances across the three stages, and jams at the Honey stage in the evenings.

Bringing much more than music in its purview, the Storm Festival was a one of a kind experience with strong underlying messages, from a strict ‘No Drugs’ policy to meticulous concern towards preserving the environment, sensitivity towards recycling and respect for nature. In an ode to the rich culture of Coorg, the festival also served authentic Coorg or Kodagu cuisine and like last year it showcased the much sought after aromas of the region – including all the special spices and coffee varieties of Coorg.

Storm is a realisation of the many passions of its festival directors, Lavin Uthappa and Sachin Bopanna, particularly for nature and music.

Lavin Uthappa, Festival Director, Storm (and Managing Director Liquidspace Entertainment Pvt. Ltd) expressed his delight at the successful conclusion of the event, “Our passion for the event, was only strengthened as the Storm festival 2013 reached its conclusion. The audiences that attended the festival from across the country and overseas, supported us thoroughly on all our endeavors, including keeping the festival eco-friendly; safe and completely drug free. We were delighted to be able to bring some of the best musical talent from across the world to the wilderness. The belief of the audiences and the artistes in us --- after they experienced the country's most authentic camp-out destination music festival--- makes us want to strive harder to produce Storm year after year.”

Sachin Bopanna, Festival Director, Storm (and Director Liquidspace Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.) added, "When Stormers or our esteemed artistes come and tell us that Storm is an experience unlike any other- and they are glad they made it to the festival- it’s the biggest reward for a festival director. A reward that makes us nearly forgets the trials and tribulations we've been through to make this possible."