Mood Indigo

Mood Indigo

IIT Bombay’s December institution, running since 1971 and named after Duke Ellington’s jazz standard. From a ₹5,000 first budget to a 1.5-lakh-plus footfall, Mood Indigo is the fest every other fest quietly measures itself against: Livewire, Choreonite and the legendary Pro-Nights included.

Run by: Mood Indigo Organising Team (student-led, ~12 core departments)
Colleges: 1200+ colleges
Region: West
Founded: 1971
Usually in: December
Edition: 53rd
Contact Details: Office: Mood Indigo Office, SAC, Swimming Pool Road, IIT Bombay, Powai. Historical sponsorship contacts cited in press (Prasham Agrawal, Abhinav Dhakras — rotate annually).
Institution: IIT Bombay
Website: https://moodi.org
Instagram: @iitbombay.moodi
History & Origin:

Named after Duke Ellington’s 1930 jazz piece ‘Mood Indigo’. Started in 1971 with a budget of Rs. 5,000. Nandan Nilekani (Infosys co-founder) was among early organisers. Asia’s largest college cultural fest.

Flagship Events

Livewire (rock band comp), Choreonite (dance), Goonj (music), Stand-Up Nights, Pro-Nights with major Bollywood/indie acts, Fashion-P, Aagaaz (theatre)

Past Performers

Asha Bhosle + RD Burman (1981 Indian Music Night), Ensiferum (2008 first international rock pro-night), Katatonia (first Asian performance at MI)

Talent Stories:

Livewire and Choreonite have launched indie acts; year-on-year winners not consolidated publicly.

Sponsors & Partners:

Title sponsor iQOO (2024); Union Bank of India; Myntra Fwd; Powerlook (men’s apparel partner); 100+ category partners

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