Bandra has always been a happening place. Over 100 years ago, it was the pride of Salsette. Today, however the landscape within the Queen of the Suburbs has changed. It still sets an example for the rest of Mumbai as a melting pot of activity and culture, with a large number of restaurants, thriving nightlife and an educational hub. No wonder it attracts a cross-section of people, all wanting to make it their home. Its residents proudly call themselves 'Bandraites', a pride that stems from the enormous wealth of culture and talent that exists in this beautiful suburb.
The Times Celebrate Bandra Festival began in 2003. It was conceptualized with a view to bring people together through world-class entertainment that is free of cost and accessible to all. In the process, we showcase professional talent and provide a platform for budding talent to grow. Funds from the Festival are channeled to support deserving social projects in a vibrant Bandra community.
OUR TRUSTEES
Their commitment is evident in the time and effort they contribute to the organization year on year to build this community for the suburb.
DARRYL D’MONTE
Chairman and Co-ConvenorPATRICIA NATH
Festival Convenor & SecretaryRAJ PANDIAN
TreasurerARJUN CHHABARIA
Jt. TreasurerVIDYA VAIDYA
Member TrusteeSHYAMA KULKARNI
Member TrusteeJAYANTI SHUKLA
Jt. SecretaryARUP SARBADHIKARY
Member TrusteeFOUNTAINHEAD MKTG
Fountainhead MKTG, a Dentsu Aegis Network company, is India’s premier experiential marketing agency that blends local insights with global perspectives, to curate bespoke experiences. This glorious journey began in 1995 with the vision of building brands with delightful experiences while retaining our core values of professionalism, creativity, integrity and innovation.
FHMKTG has created & co-owns the Celebrate Bandra festival along with the Celebrate Bandra Trust. With some of its founders being Bandra born & raised, FHMKTG has a special connect with the festival. Year on year, they bring a renewed passion and continue to put their might behind the festival as their give back to the suburb. This year, along with the collaboration of the Celebrate Bandra Trust & event heads, audiences can expect the festival to be Bigger, Better & Bolder!
NEALE MURRAY
Festival DirectorVINAY GONSALVES
Production ConsultantSUKRITI CHOPRA
Project ManagerHARRY D’SOUZA
Production ControllerVARUN KHARE
SHANE FLETCHER
Production ControllerMEGAN FONSECA
Project ExecutiveCHELSEA BAST
Project ExecutiveLLYOD D’SOUZA
Project ExecutiveSCOTT TELLIS
VG JAIGANESH
RACHNA PANIKKER
VINIL AWTANI
RENUKA FERNANDES
LENDELL PATEL
MEGHA PUNJABI
NEEHAR SHRIKHANDAY
SIDDHIN SHIRODKAR
Creative LeadALITA LOBO
EVENT HEADS
MINALI THAKKAR
ArtMEGHANA BHOGLE
Oranjuice Entertainment, Western MusicSARITA VIJAYAN
Dance and FilmSUPRIYA SOBTI
Indian MusicDIPIKA GURNANEY
ChildrenDENZIL SMITH
TheatreEDGAR MASCARENHAS
SportsHARSH GARG
FoodSUYOG SETH
Nature WalkPARUL MENEZES
VolunteersPIYUSH JHA
Literary HeadPRIYANKA SINHA JHA
Literary HeadKAUSHIK KOPALLE
Walks and ToursGLASSONION STUDIO - DIGITAL & WEBSITE
PRADEEP MATHEWS
SUNIL KOTIAN
MITCHELL MURRAY
NATASHA K
OUR SPONSORS



ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We wish to thank all the following for their continued support to Celebrate Bandra:
Our partner The Times of India.
Office of the Commissioner of Police, Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone IX, Bandra and Khar Police Stations, Collector-Mumbai Suburban District, Municipal Commissioner's Office, Deputy Municipal Commissioners H West and K East Ward, Asst. Municipal Commissioner H West Ward, Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Traffic Police, Maharashtra Maritime Board and Public Works Dept.
The Trustees of BBRT and the BWRA for the use of their promenades, The Mumbai Port Trust, St. Sebastian Homes Co-operative Society Ltd., St. Paul's Institute of Communication Education, Pioneer Hall, Astro Park - St. Stanislaus Sports Complex, St. Andrews AstroTurf, Impresario and Cuckoo Club for the use of their premises during the festival.
Our partners, Our volunteers, artists, performers, musicians, accompanists and directors for their overwhelming support. Our resident associations together with the ALMs across Bandra and the residents of Bandra for their continued support.