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Gigs are youngsters' latest route to fame, money

New Delhi: You've heard of video jockeys, radio jockeys and disc jockeys. Now comes the gig culture! Trending in a big way in major cities, it's seen as another career option by college-goers who look

IANS Updated on: March 16, 2013 14:50 IST


He said a production company hired them after hearing them at a college fest.

"They loved our music. We recorded with them and earned Rs.2 lakh. We usually charge Rs.30,000 to Rs.50,000 per show, but when we get to open with renowned bands like Indian Ocean or Parikrama, we don't charge a single penny because we want people to know us. Also, social networking sites help promoting music," Diwedi told IANS.

They also have a back-up plan.

"Music is our first priority, but we have kept different career options as well. Like some of our band members are doing chartered accountancy and engineering," Diwedi said.

If friends are jamming together, siblings are not far behind.

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