• First Indian TV fest in November to review progress of industry

    Submitted by ITV Production on Jan 28
    indiantelevision.com Team

    NEW DELHI: Buoyed by the huge growth in the television industry and also the digitisation process that has commenced, an Indian Television Fest is planned to be held in Goa in November this year to collaborate, exchange, ideate, view and review the progress and problems facing the industry.

    To be held in 2 and 3 November, the Fest being organised by the Indian Broadcasting Foundation will bring leaders of TV from all over the world to interact with their Indian counterparts to review the latest technology; applaud excellence and catch up with industry colleagues.

    Seminars; Key Note Sessions; Events; Recreation; Awards; Software and Hardware Bazaar Technology and Service Pavilions; Lounges for private meetings and Performances will form part of the Fest.

    IBF president Uday Shankar said, ?The Indian Television Fest is for the industry, by the industry and of the industry. Designed over two days in the relaxing environment of Goa, it is the perfect opportunity for the young TV industry to network, exchange ideas and interact with professionals, entrepreneurs and global experts from the entire value chain of television broadcasting. The Indian Television Fest is much required to grow our industry to a Rs 1000 billion industry?.

    IBF consists of 52 major broadcasters with more than 250 TV Channels.

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    Uday Shankar
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  • Vh1, MTV India supports Sunburn

    Submitted by ITV Production on Dec 16
    indiantelevision.com Team

    MUMBAI: Percept?s music festival Sunburn will receive continued support from MTV and Vh1.

    Sunburn is a destination for all music lovers and its popularity in India has only grown from strength to strength, supported by MTV and Vh1. Specially with Nikhil Chinappa being the festival director of Sunburn, fans have only the best of music to grove to.

    Percept joint MD Shailendra Singh said, "We are glad to be associated with MTV and VH1 once again. They really share our passion and vision for Sunburn. Their support all throughout has been encouraging and has helped us grow the culture of dance music in this country. No one brings the groove like MTV and VH1."

    Percept?s concept to bring a musical celebration to one of India?s loved destination of Goa and fusing their partnership with MTV and Vh1 has become a red marked date on the calendar for all music fans.

    Vh1 India business head Ferzad Palia explains the association with Sunburn, "It?s great to see the association between Sunburn and Vh1 only strengthening with every year. Vh1, being the sole flag bearer of international music in India has been deeply associated with the festival, right from when it was just a plan on paper many years ago. Therefore to see it grow this well, is even more satisfying. Sure this year too will be spectacular."

    MTV India EVP, business head Aditya Swamy said, "MTV has supported Sunburn right from its inception and we are ecstatic to see the festival grow in stature every year. This year we take the festival to over 10 million music fans on MTV with first ever television broadcast of the event. Also what we have in store for fans when they arrive at Sunburn is another surprise all together. So Stay Sunburnt, Stay Raw..."

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    Sunburn
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