Tanishq’s shows aren’t just about beats—they’re a statement. Alcohol-free rave culture, intimate venues, handpicked crowds.
Tanishq Audio isn’t just another DJ riding the wave—he’s the one creating it. At a time when most artists are waiting for bookings or industry validation, Tanishq has flipped the script by building his own stage—sometimes quite literally. From coffee-shop raves to alternative genre pop-ups, he’s redefining what it means to be a DJ in India.
It all started in Nagpur. A simple idea: a rave inside a coffee shop. No alcohol. No massive club infrastructure. Just music, coffee, and people hungry for something different. The concept caught fire. Videos from those early nights went viral, and suddenly, Tanishq Audio wasn’t just a local DJ—he became the face of a movement.
That movement is now known as More Coffee, More Rave, a one-of-a-kind touring concept that has made stops across cities in India. The tour was backed by District by Zomato Live and Insider, proving that mainstream platforms are paying attention to this fresh, self-driven energy. For fans, these weren’t just gigs—they were experiences that broke the norm of what live music events typically look like in India.
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But Tanishq didn’t stop there. His latest project, Pop That Cherry, is bolder and more genre-defying. It leans into alternative music and underground sounds, and it’s designed to surprise. No fixed venue. No typical setup. It’s a concept that drops like a flash event—bringing raw, curated vibes wherever it lands. Its debut in Nagpur marked another turning point in how independent artists can own their narrative and set the tone for how shows are run.
What’s truly game-changing is that all of this is self-curated. Tanishq isn’t waiting around for festival invites—he’s building his own brand, his own IPs, his own tours. This DIY approach is inspiring a new wave of Indian DJs to take creative control, instead of relying on traditional gatekeepers.
Tanishq’s shows aren’t just about beats—they’re a statement. Alcohol-free rave culture, intimate venues, handpicked crowds. It’s a deliberate rebellion against the usual. And people are showing up. Whether it’s Quake Arena in Hyderabad, Dabo Club in Nagpur, or underground spaces across Raipur, the fan base is growing, and it’s loyal.
He credits his inspiration to global underground scenes he experienced during time abroad—especially in London. But the magic lies in how he localized those ideas. The coffee shop rave is now an Indian signature. And he’s made it accessible, fresh, and hyper-local.
Looking ahead, Pop That Cherry will continue rolling out in new cities, and bigger projects are in the works—collaborations, potentially an album, and even large-scale curated experiences. But through it all, Tanishq’s mindset remains the same: don’t wait for the industry to open the door. Build your own.
In a space often driven by trends, Tanishq Audio is building a legacy—one self-curated show at a time.
