11,000 tickets already sold for Nepathya ‘Live in Sikkim’ on Oct 31

ISABELLA GURUNG

GANGTOK,: As the legendary Nepalese band Nepathya prepares to perform in Gangtok on October 31, organisers anticipates more than 15,000 spectators, including nearly 4,000 visitors from outside the State and hundreds from abroad, marking a potential defining moment for Sikkim’s emerging concert economy.

The concert, titled ‘Nepathya Live in Sikkim: Let’s Get Loud: Celebrate Sikkim’, and organised by Positive Vibes Entertainment (PVE) Network, will be held at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, on October 31, starting at 7 pm. To avoid rush, the gates will open at 3 pm.

At a press meet held in Gangtok today, chief patron and MLA Sanjit Kharel thanked Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay for his vision of a creative and constructive economy, which has shaped and served as the basis for organising the event.

“The organisers, PVE Network, along with the State government, have been working hard to make the event a grand success. The members of Nepathya have already reached Gangtok on Wednesday. We assure you that the concert will be held on a grand scale, as Nepathya is one of the best bands that has been performing abroad for a long time. I would request the attendees to enjoy the concert to the fullest,” said Kharel.

The chief patron informed that more than 11,000 tickets had been sold so far, with 4,000 tickets purchased by people from outside Sikkim, including visitors from abroad, such as South Korea.

“Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang-Golay’s vision is to promote the concert economy and creative economy in Sikkim. Nepathya is a world-renowned and hugely popular band. Bringing the Nepathya band to Sikkim will boost tourism in Sikkim. Having them perform in Sikkim is a great opportunity. Visitors also spend on accommodation, meals, transport, shopping and sightseeing, benefiting businesses across the local market,” said the MLA.

The organisers informed that safety would be the top priority, with support from the Sikkim Police.

The stadium has a capacity of around 15,000 to 16,000 spectators, and the organisers are expecting more than 15,000 attendees. Around 11,000 tickets have been sold so far, while the organisers said they did not have the exact figures for online ticket sales. Online tickets are also available.