Gorillaz Announce 3-City India Tour

British virtual band Gorillaz will make their India debut in January 2027 with a 3-city tour,

covering Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Guwahati.

The tour, called The Mountain Tour, will begin in Bengaluru on January 23 at District Area @Terraform.

The band will then perform in Mumbai on January 27 at Jio World Garden, BKC,

before concluding the tour in Guwahati on January 31 at the Sarusajai Sports Complex.

The tour will support the band's ninth studio album, The Mountain (Parvat),

which draws inspiration from India.

The album was created during the band's travels across the country,

with recording taking place in Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur, Rishikesh, and Varanasi.

The album features several Indian musicians, including legendary singer Asha Bhosle,

sitarist Anoushka Shankar, flautist Ajay Prasanna, and sarod players Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash.

Gorillaz were formed in 1998 by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett,

known for his work on Tank Girl.

Unlike a conventional music group, Gorillaz exist as four animated characters —

vocalist 2-D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle, and drummer Russel Hobbs.

The characters have their own fictional stories, which have developed across the band's nine albums.

The band has also earned a Guinness World Record for the most successful virtual act.

Gorillaz became one of the most recognisable names in music with songs such as

'Clint Eastwood', 'Feel Good Inc.', 'On Melancholy Hill', and 'Stylo'.

Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) managing director Kumar Padmapani Borah

said the Guwahati concert was part of the state government's efforts to promote the concert economy.

The chief minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, expressed his delight at the band's decision

to perform in Guwahati, saying it was a major international event.

The upcoming album, The Mountain, has a strong connection with India.

Across its 15 tracks, The Mountain moves between five languages,

including English, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, and Yoruba.

The album draws from the creators' experiences in India while also exploring themes of loss and personal reflection.

The Gorillaz tour is expected to be a major event in India's music calendar,

with fans from across the country expected to attend the concerts.

The tour is a significant milestone for the band, marking their first-ever performance in India.

In conclusion, the Gorillaz tour is a highly anticipated event that promises to bring

a unique and exciting experience to music fans in India.

With their blend of virtual and real-world music, Gorillaz is sure to leave a lasting impression

on the Indian music scene.