We often turn to music to heal the mind and body, enrich our soul and simply tune in. Digital media platforms to pulsating live concerts, if there’s good music, there’s an audience. The newest experience of live performances is in the form of intimate concerts, which aim to bring a small group of music lovers together in informal settings for a shared experience in music with the artiste. It has been around for a few years now but is gaining popularity among all age groups as the musicians are as varied as the audiences.
The Madras Commune (TMC), a Chennai-based group, started organising intimate music concerts about a year ago, where they handle all the logistics, partner with a host for a small informal venue, and invite musicians to perform for 60 minutes.
Its co-founder, singer Maalavika Sundar, explained that they started this platform to support independent artistes in Chennai a…
