Imphal, May 3: The much-awaited ShiRock 2025 is set to return after a two-year break, as part of the State Level Shirui Lily Festival. This year’s festival will take place from May 20 to 24 at Bakshi Ground, Hungpung, in Ukhrul district, Manipur, and promises to be a high-energy event with Orphaned Land, the globally renowned progressive metal band from Tel Aviv, headlining the music lineup.
ShiRock, organised by the Government of Manipur, has become one of the top rock music festivals in Northeast India. The event will feature a mix of international and local talent, with performances from popular Indian bands such as Bombay Vikings (Mumbai), Zyphertone (Pune), and regional stars like Borkung Hrangkhawl (Tripura), Shady Mellows (Assam), and Yelhomie (Manipur).
The festival will also showcase performances by Inner Sanctum (Bangalore), Arogya (Sikkim/Guwahati), Magdalene (Mizoram), Divine Connection (Nagaland), Gingerfeet (Kolkata), High Volt (Manipur), and Alive (Meghalaya), adding to the vibrant and diverse musical experience.
As part of the Shirui Lily Festival, which celebrates the rare and endemic Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae) found in the Shirui Hills of Ukhrul, the event also features cultural exhibitions, indigenous arts, crafts, and traditional sports.
With its exciting lineup and cultural appeal, ShiRock 2025 is expected to draw thousands of visitors, making it a must-attend event for music lovers and cultural enthusiasts from across the state and beyond. The full day-wise lineup of performances, including local acts, will be announced soon.
*Source Courtesy: https://ukhrultimes.com/
