Band-It 2025 Regionals Spark a Nationwide Talent Movement

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 25: The regional rounds of Band-It 2025, India’s largest inter-school performing arts competition, concluded on a high note, igniting a nationwide celebration of young talent, creativity, and confidence. With overwhelming participation and electrifying performances, this year’s regionals reaffirmed Band-It’s growing influence on India’s student performing arts ecosystem.

Held across 11 major cities—Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Madurai, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Nagpur, Noida, Hyderabad, and Udaipur—the Band-It 2025 regional rounds brought together more than 400 schools and over 5,000 student performers. From powerful vocal renditions and technically accomplished instrumental performances to high-energy dance routines and compelling speech and drama acts, each city reflected the diversity and depth of emerging talent across the country.

Beyond competition, the regional rounds evolved into vibrant celebrations of creativity, teamwork, and self-expression. The energy on stage and the discipline behind each act highlighted the vital role of performing arts in holistic education—helping students build confidence, emotional intelligence, collaboration skills, and stage presence.

A Platform Rooted in Legacy and Purpose

Band-It is an initiative of Furtados School of Music (FSM), a name synonymous with music education and musical instruments in India for over 160 years. Founded in 1865 as a heritage music store in Mumbai, Furtados has evolved into a nationwide institution spanning music retail, structured music education, digital learning solutions, and large-scale performance platforms.

What began as a music-focused competition has grown into India’s largest inter-school performing arts festival, expanding to include Dance and Speech & Drama alongside vocal and instrumental music. This evolution reflects FSM’s belief that every child deserves a stage—whether they express themselves through melody, movement, rhythm, or words.

Landmark Partnership with Global Schools Group

Band-It 2025 marked a significant milestone with Global Schools Group (GSG) joining as the Official Partner. One of the world’s leading education networks, GSG operates over 60 schools across 11 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

In India, GSG’s extensive footprint across major cities—offering curricula such as CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, IB, and other international programmes—helped Band-It reach a wider and more diverse student base. In addition to being the Official Partner, GSG and its brands, including Witty International, Glendale, and GIIS, also served as Venue Partners for several regional rounds, providing world-class campuses and auditoriums that elevated the experience for students, parents, and educators.

Visionary Leadership Behind the Movement

The sustained growth of Band-It is driven by the leadership of Dharini Upadhyaya and Tanuja Gomes, Co-CEOs and 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.

Supporting this journey is the enduring legacy of the Furtados brand, with Anthony Gomes and Joseph Gomes playing a pivotal role in ensuring long-term vision, quality, and scale.

Celebrating the Stars of Tomorrow

As Band-It 2025 now moves toward its much-anticipated Grand Finale, the regional rounds stand as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary potential within India’s student community. Band-It continues to celebrate not just competition, but creativity, collaboration, and dreams—empowering young performers to discover their voice and shine on a national stage.

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.