Uphoria '25: Day 1 kicks off with electrifying performances
Times of Bennett | Updated: Feb 16, 2025 22:54
By Aliza Ashraff
Bennett University kick-started the first day of its annual cultural fest, Uphoria 2025, with the theme “Untangling Tangled Love.” The opening day featured Prom Night and DJ Night as the main attractions, along with a variety of competitions.
DJAsar performed a mix of Bollywood and Punjabi tracks, keeping the audience engaged throughout the evening. Student council member in charge of social media, Navsheen Kaur, shared her excitement: “The event was indeed very exciting… the most thrilling part was DJ Asar, who played a wide range of songs, from Bollywood to Punjabi. The night became even better with so many tasty food stalls.”
Akash performing live at Bennett University during Uphoria '25. (Photo Credit: Arnav Tyagi)
Apart from DJ Night, artist Akash delivered a dynamic performance, blending his rap tracks with Bollywood songs. Audience favorites from his set included Love the Drama andCardi B . DJ Asar also remixed popular songs like Fein by Travis Scott and Lat Lag Gaye by Benny Dayal.
Among the major competitions were Rockmania (a battle of bands) hosted by Advaita, Ideathon, Nrityakala (a group cultural dance competition) organized by Rivaaz, aBGMI tournament , and a Tekken tournament hosted by Gamer’s BU. Other notable contests included Pixel Perfect (a graphic design competition), Chandrakala (a solo cultural dance competition), Bars Mayhem (a solo rap battle), and Beat Brawl (a solo beatboxing competition) by Advaita.
The first day of Uphoria 2025 wasn’t just about performances and competitions. Several stalls were set up by students, offering a wide range of accessories, including keychains, personalized Polaroids, and facial art. Popular brands, such asSkippi Ice Pops —which gained recognition on Shark Tank India and secured an all-shark deal—also had a stall at the event. Additionally, Secret, the official fragrance partner for Uphoria 2025, had its designated stall at the fest.
A mela was also organized in the university’s parking ground, featuring rides like merry-go-rounds and other attractions. The first day of Uphoria 2025 concluded with enthusiastic student participation across various categories, making it a truly multifaceted event. The highlights of the night remained the electrifying performances by DJ Asar and Akash, leaving the audience cheering for more.
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Apart from DJ Night, artist Akash delivered a dynamic performance, blending his rap tracks with Bollywood songs. Audience favorites from his set included Love the Drama and
Among the major competitions were Rockmania (a battle of bands) hosted by Advaita, Ideathon, Nrityakala (a group cultural dance competition) organized by Rivaaz, a
The first day of Uphoria 2025 wasn’t just about performances and competitions. Several stalls were set up by students, offering a wide range of accessories, including keychains, personalized Polaroids, and facial art. Popular brands, such as
A mela was also organized in the university’s parking ground, featuring rides like merry-go-rounds and other attractions. The first day of Uphoria 2025 concluded with enthusiastic student participation across various categories, making it a truly multifaceted event. The highlights of the night remained the electrifying performances by DJ Asar and Akash, leaving the audience cheering for more.
