{"id":62798,"date":"2025-12-26T19:43:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T14:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/26\/band-it-2025-regionals-ignite-a-nationwide-celebration-of-young-talent\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T19:43:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T14:13:38","slug":"band-it-2025-regionals-ignite-a-nationwide-celebration-of-young-talent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/26\/band-it-2025-regionals-ignite-a-nationwide-celebration-of-young-talent\/","title":{"rendered":"Band-It 2025 Regionals Ignite a Nationwide Celebration of Young Talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 25:<\/strong> <\/span>The regional rounds of\u00a0Band-It 2025, India\u2019s largest inter-school performing arts competition, concluded with remarkable energy and overwhelming participation, reaffirming the platform\u2019s growing impact on India\u2019s student performing arts ecosystem. This year\u2019s regionals witnessed an immense display of talent, creativity, discipline, and confidence, as students from across the country took to the stage with passion and purpose.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Conducted across\u00a011 major cities \u2014 Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Madurai, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Nagpur, Noida, Hyderabad, and Udaipur\u00a0\u2014 the Band-It 2025 regional rounds brought together\u00a0over 400 schools\u00a0and\u00a0more than 5,000 student performers, making this edition one of the largest and most dynamic in the event\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">From powerful vocal performances and technically sound instrumental showcases to high-energy dance routines and thought-provoking speech &amp; drama acts, every city reflected the depth and diversity of young talent emerging across India. The regional rounds were not just competitions, but vibrant celebrations of creativity, teamwork, and self-expression \u2014 reinforcing the importance of performing arts in holistic education.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Band-It: A Platform Built on Legacy, Purpose, and Performance<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Band-It is an initiative by Furtados School of Music (FSM) \u2014 a name that has been synonymous with music education and musical instruments in India for over 160 years. Founded in 1865, Furtados began as a single heritage music store in Mumbai and has since evolved into a nationwide institution spanning music retail, structured music education, digital learning solutions, and large-scale performance platforms.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What started as a music-focused competition has, over the years, grown into India\u2019s largest inter-school performing arts festival, expanding its scope to include Dance and Speech &amp; Drama alongside vocal and instrumental music. This evolution reflects FSM\u2019s belief that every child deserves a stage \u2014 whether they express themselves through melody, movement, rhythm, or words.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">With each edition, Band-It continues to reinforce the idea that performing arts are not merely extracurricular activities, but powerful tools that build confidence, discipline, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and stage presence among young learners.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">A Landmark Partnership with Global Schools Group<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Band-It 2025 marked a significant milestone with\u00a0Global Schools Group (GSG)\u00a0coming on board as the\u00a0Official Partner. One of the world\u2019s leading education networks,\u00a0GSG operates 60+ schools across 11 countries\u00a0in\u00a0Asia, Europe, and the Middle East<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In India, GSG has established a strong and growing presence across major cities, operating multiple international school brands, offering globally recognised curricula such as\u00a0CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, IB, and other international programmes. This nationwide footprint enabled Band-It 2025 to reach a wider student base and strengthened the platform\u2019s regional impact.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In addition to being their Official Partner, GSG, along with their brands like Witty International, Glendale, and Global India International School (GIIS), also served as the Venue Partner for several regional rounds, providing state-of-the-art campuses and auditoriums that elevated the experience for students, parents, and educators. Founded by Mr Atul Temurnikar and led by Mr Rajeev Koul, Deputy COO of Global Schools Group (GSG), GSG champions a holistic education philosophy that seamlessly integrates academics with performing arts, sports, and experiential learning.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Visionary Leadership Driving the Band-It Movement<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The growth and sustained relevance of Band-It are driven by the leadership of\u00a0Dharini Upadhyaya and Tanuja Gomes, Co-CEOs &amp; Co-Founders of Furtados School of Music. Their shared vision of nurturing talent through structured learning, professional exposure, and meaningful performance opportunities has transformed Band-It into a nationally recognised platform.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Under their leadership, FSM has consistently worked towards integrating performing arts into mainstream education, ensuring students experience the discipline, teamwork, and thrill of performing on professionally curated stages. Their approach has helped Band-It evolve beyond a competition into a journey of growth for students, educators, and schools alike.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">The Enduring Support of the Furtados Legacy<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A strong pillar behind Band-It\u2019s continued success is the unwavering support of Furtados, the parent brand that has championed music education in India for generations.\u00a0Anthony Gomes\u00a0and\u00a0Joseph Gomes\u00a0have played a key role in carrying forward this legacy, ensuring that initiatives like Band-It receive the support and long-term vision required to grow year after year.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Their constant encouragement and belief in the platform have enabled Band-It to scale nationally, touch thousands of young lives, and maintain the highest standards of quality and professionalism across regions \u2014 reinforcing Furtados\u2019 commitment to nurturing the future of performing arts in India.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">Celebrating the Stars of Tomorrow<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As Band-It 2025 moves toward its much-anticipated\u00a0Grand Finale, the regional rounds stand as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary talent and potential within India\u2019s student community. The confidence on stage, discipline behind each performance, and joy of expression reaffirm why platforms like Band-It are so vital today.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Band-It continues to celebrate not just competition, but\u00a0creativity, collaboration, and dreams\u00a0\u2014 empowering students to discover their voice and shine on a national stage. The future of India\u2019s performing arts is bright, bold, and incredibly inspiring.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 25: The regional rounds of\u00a0Band-It 2025, India\u2019s largest inter-school performing arts competition, concluded with remarkable energy and overwhelming participation, reaffirming the platform\u2019s growing impact on India\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":62799,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_rishi_post_view_count":47},"categories":[17],"tags":[84],"class_list":["post-62798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-education","rishi-post"],"rishi__cb_customizer_meta":"","comments_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62798"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62798\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}