What Pralayah Records say about their festival:

Welcome to the 10th anniversary of Karacus Marakus Festival , as we gather for this special occasion, let us reflect on the journey that has brought us here. The Karacus Marakus Festival has not only been a platform for showcasing incredible talent and artistic expression but has also fostered a sense of unity and togetherness among festival-goers.

This milestone anniversary is a testament to the passion, dedication, and hard work of our entire team, artists including the dancers and everyone involved in making this festival a success year after year. We owe it to them for creating a space where we can come together, let loose, and experience the magic of music and culture. As we proudly mark this momentous occasion, let us wholeheartedly embrace the true essence of Goa and revel in its vibrant tapestry of cultures and abundance.

May this remarkable 10th anniversary of the Karacus Marakus Festival etch itself into our memories, leaving an indelible mark for generations to come <3

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What HillTop Festival are saying about their event:

HillTop Festival 2025, one of the highly anticipated events of the year featuring heavy hitters across multiple genres, gets ready to reconnect, rejuvenate, and reappear with 4 days of magical high energy shows at your favorite dance floor.

From PsyTrance to Techno, House to ChillOut to Reggae seamlessly moving along-side Live performances into the experimental space, our various stages promise to amp up the music action, accelerate and get you to destination cloud nine. We are equal parts love for diversity in the music world and always dream of unifying the global community celebrating innovation and electric adventures under the HillTop sky.

Your much loved festival is delving deep to bring you folks a bigger, better and hotter edition to our very own beautiful tribe. With elevated stage design and production go hand in hand with creating a wondrous haven where one can get lost in…

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What Sunburn Festival have to say about their event:

Sunburn is Asia’s premiere EDM Festival and is ranked amongst the world’s biggest music festivals. Started in 2007 as a 3 day music festival in Goa, Sunburn has grown to become an aspirational lifestyle brand boasting an eclectic mix of music, entertainment, experiences and celebration that has seeded music tourism in India. Over the past decade, Sunburn has brought together renowned International and Indian artists to entertain hundreds of thousands of dance music lovers across the country and overseas, and positioned India as a prime dance festival destination to the world.

Looks like Marmite. Sells not only VIP, but VVIP/Platinum upgrades, and seems incredibly commercial. I’d try once for the experience and to confirm if initial reservations are correct, but it seems very likely… Not the usual psyvibes, even if psytrance might get played by a couple of people.