Quality time

Union@mills is being promoted as a chance for local artistes and producers to network and build contacts internationally. “Indian musicians are doing a lot of good work and they deserve to have their work internationally recognised. So when they meet and network with their counterparts from around the world,they can gain from their experience,” says Correya. The series has already had two performances with Bangalore-based DJ Vachan Chinappa and UK-based electronic music duo,Audiojack. Both sessions were appreciated by those clued into the club music scene. “We didn’t want the DJs to be on a stage and the audience looking up at them. We were aiming at an interactive,intimate affair which was more of a learning experience,than a performance and luckily we were able to achieve that,” says Correya.

The concept tied in neatly with the DJ’s long cherished idea of creating a platform to promote more non-mainstream music in Zenzi Mills and to attract a crowd with a more cerebral and inquisitive bend towards music. Exclusivity,in a sense,is key to understanding what sets Union@Mills apart from other live music performances in the city. Which is why,not just anyone can make the cut. Correya has been in talks with agencies around the world and he only wants to shortlist artistes who’re still musically relevant in their home countries. Before each gig,they’ll have a chance to meet and talk shop with a few carefully selected local talent and producers.

“We definitely want to attract an audience,but mostly,this is music for musicians. Even if a few people turn up,what we want is for them to really understand and appreciate the high quality of music. We would really love it if people got excited about performing at Union@mills. It should be regarded as a benchmark for good music,” he adds.

The need to maintain the quality of music is why Union won’t be a weekly or scheduled affair. “Having a fixed schedule will only make us compromise on our standards as it’s not easy to get a world-class DJ/musician on a weekly basis. We’ll be holding these sessions as and when we can get hold of somebody we would like to introduce to our local musicians and connoisseurs.”

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