Calcutta, Nov. 28: Years of struggle without a proper platform and a dream of making a mark on the national scene inspired the concept of the 7 Sisters Rock Fest, a two-day music festival in Delhi.

With varied genres of music, bands comprising members from the region shall make their presence felt during the 7 Sisters Rock Fest and Tour, which will hit Delhi on December 3-4, Ukhrul on December 13, Imphal on December 15 and Dimapur on December 17.

The bands that will create “musical mayhem” at the Sur-taal Open Air Theatre, Talkatora Stadium, include Incidental Groove, Prestorika, Vishnu, Blend, Dark Reign, Alien Gods, Teremt, White Fire (Alvina Gonson’s band), Frisky Pints, Vinyl Records, Minute of Decay, Towering Faith, Nosebleed, Shocase and Trini D.

Sunny Shimrah, founder of the 7 Sisters Entertainment, made it his mission to create a platform where the people of the Northeast can celebrate as one through music, though they were far away from their own homes.

“I was in a band in Mumbai back in the early 2000s, struggling with a big dream. After we split up, I realised that we, the seven sisters, have so many undiscovered talented artistes and lots of fans. So why not do something for them and create a common meeting ground?” Sunny said.

Ultimately, the 7 Sisters Rock Fest was introduced in November 2009 in New Delhi. Bands from every genre, including blues, classic rock, glam rock, punk, rock, modern rock, experimental, progressive rock, metal and metal core, are encouraged to participate.

It also knits together students from the region in their endeavour to create music.