Nagaland’s Trance Effect performs at Thailand’s iconic Big Mountain Music Festival

DIMAPUR — Nagaland-based pop-rock band Trance Effect made a powerful international breakthrough with their performance at Thailand’s iconic Big Mountain Music Festival, one of Asia’s largest and most diverse music celebrations.

An update issued on Saturday informed that this year’s edition featured over 100 artistes from across 14 stages, uniting genres, cultures, and audiences from across the region.

Trance Effect’s set quickly became a standout moment, drawing an overwhelming crowd as festival goers connected with the band’s dynamic sound, bilingual songwriting, and electrifying stage presence, the update further informed.

Their performance resonated not only musically but culturally, spotlighting a fresh, modern face of the Indian indie scene on one of Southeast Asia’s most influential platforms.

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The Festival Director expressed deep admiration for the band’s artistry, praising the richness and authenticity they brought to the stage.

“Indian music is incredibly diverse, and Trance Effect captured that beautifully. They moved the crowd not just with sound, but with spirit,” he said.

Their appearance at Big Mountain marks another significant milestone in Trance Effect’s expanding international journey.

With global listeners tuning in and Southeast Asian audiences responding with enthusiasm, the band continues to push boundaries, proving that independent Indian music is evolving rapidly and is more than ready for the world’s biggest stages, the update further informed.