Musical & Culture join hands at Day 2 of Uphoria
Times of Bennett | Updated: Feb 25, 2026 15:37
Correspondent: Shreya
The mood of passion and chemistry continues atBennett University on Day 2 of Uphoria with an ethnic touch. The eventful day celebrated music, poetry, business and street art as students actively participated in a variety of cultural events. Beautiful ethnic outfits matched the theme of the day and the spotlight event, ‘Bismil ki Mehfil ’. It was a celebrity-led soulful musical experience, where students came together for an immersive live performance and sang along to their favourite songs, ‘Kali Kali Zulfien’ and ‘Mahadeva’. The Sufi night set a traditional rhythmic tone to Uphoria. From western music contests to Hindi poetry, the university campus was filled with music and enthusiasm.
A major attraction of the day was the western solo singing competition, ‘Reverb ’, an open mic singing stage where participants from various universities showcased their talent. One of the participants, Lakshita from JSS University, described the whole experience as ‘transformational’. “It was an unforgettable experience for me to be a part of western solo singing competition, Reverb”, she said. On
the other hand, ‘Aaroh’, the Indian classical music competition, was an ode to Indian tradition and culture in the form of melodies. The competition saw a huge turnout of participants from various universities. It was moderated by Anupam, who is a renowned performer with powerful singing skills. His presence lent credibility and inspiration to the event.
Literary beauty was incorporated into the event with the ‘Mehfill-e-Alfaas’, a Hindi poetry open mic competition with participation from over 10 universities. This event was an opportunity for young talents to express their thoughts and creativity on stage. It was judged by Kushagra Joshi, founder of ‘Aalekh’ - the literature club of Bennett University. He appreciated the performances as they were filled with originality and true emotions. A Nukkad Natak, or Street play performance, was also held, which was very impactful in addressing
different important social issues through acting. The aim was to spread awareness and to encourage critical thinking through art. The next unique feature of the day was the ‘open-stage mono-act’ contest, in which the students
expressed their thoughts on different themes through individual acting. According to Prakhar, a student of Bennett University, “Each performance was excellent and meaningful, the theme was fresh. It was entertaining as well as thought-provoking.”
Along with the cultural performances, the ‘Business Bazar ’ also highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit of students. Different stalls arranged by the students featured handmade items, creative merchandise, and innovative business ideas. The bazaar not only provided the students with hands-on experience in marketing and selling but also promoted camaraderie for their business ventures, making it one of the most engaging areas on campus. As the evening drew closer, the mood on the campus began to turn towards celebration and
music. The DJ night was the event that dragged the students onto the dance floor, filling the campus with a lively and energetic vibe. The soothing yet strong musical atmosphere of ‘Bismil Ki Mehfil’ was a perfect contrast to the energetic DJ night. The second day of Uphoria came to an end with a mix of excitement and emotions. From energetic musical vibes to ethnic and culturalrepresentation, the whole event was a huge success in nudging the ‘Stories to write themselves’.
(This article is written by Shreya, a passionate writer with a strong interest in political PR, news writing, and strategic communication)
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the other hand, ‘Aaroh’, the Indian classical music competition, was an ode to Indian tradition and culture in the form of melodies. The competition saw a huge turnout of participants from various universities. It was moderated by Anupam, who is a renowned performer with powerful singing skills. His presence lent credibility and inspiration to the event.
different important social issues through acting. The aim was to spread awareness and to encourage critical thinking through art. The next unique feature of the day was the ‘open-stage mono-act’ contest, in which the students
expressed their thoughts on different themes through individual acting. According to Prakhar, a student of Bennett University, “Each performance was excellent and meaningful, the theme was fresh. It was entertaining as well as thought-provoking.”
music. The DJ night was the event that dragged the students onto the dance floor, filling the campus with a lively and energetic vibe. The soothing yet strong musical atmosphere of ‘Bismil Ki Mehfil’ was a perfect contrast to the energetic DJ night. The second day of Uphoria came to an end with a mix of excitement and emotions. From energetic musical vibes to ethnic and culturalrepresentation, the whole event was a huge success in nudging the ‘Stories to write themselves’.
(This article is written by Shreya, a passionate writer with a strong interest in political PR, news writing, and strategic communication)
