October Octaves’ 11th edition set for Bengaluru on October 11

October Octaves will return to the Prestige Centre for Performing Arts on October 11, bringing its 11th edition, titled *Eternal Echoes*, to Bengaluru.

The evening begins at 6pm with ChaRitha, the duo of Chandana and Supreetha, in a set shaped around the bhajan-jamming format. They will be followed by Chennai-based group Staccato, returning to the festival after performing there in 2021. The programme is planned as a multilingual offering for younger listeners and families.

The festival was launched in 2015 by 5M and has built its audience in south Bengaluru. Tickets are available on BookMyShow from ₹499. A portion of ticket-sale proceeds will go to the Ananya Foundation, which works on mental health issues.

5M’s next Ragini series begins on October 25 with veena artiste Ramana Balachander. Six morning Carnatic and classical concerts are planned on the third Sunday of every month until March, with breakfast included in the ticket.