Sky Arts TV Series
Since 2008, as part of our corporate partnership with Sky Arts TV, we have been producing television programmes showcasing a diverse selection of full-length concerts from the Darbar Festival. Reaching audiences across Europe these are usually broadcast between November and January.
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Where it all started. Darbar was set up in memory of Bhai Gurmit Singh Virdee, a revolutionary tabla teacher in Leicester, one of the UK’s most diverse cities, where he taught and enriched the lives of hundreds of students.
The life blood of Darbar is our annual Darbar Festival. It is what we are known for by audiences and artists alike. Held in London every autumn reaching about 10,000 people, the festival is a celebration of some of the best of Indian classical musicians from across the world.
The Netflix of Indian Classical Music, this is our subscription-based app for on-demand content featuring full length concerts; special Director Cuts; Sky TV programmes; interviews and in-conversation sessions; fly-on-the wall shorts; yoga and much more. This is Darbar quality on your devices on the go. Sign up here.
Our social media channels are a way to engage with you – our audiences – to listen to your feedback and great ideas and to share our passion for this truly glorious art form.
Through the Darbar Academy, we provide comprehensive learning experiences in Indian music, prioritising accessibility and holistic development. Initiatives include school projects; mixed ability online courses offering vocals, sitar, tabla and harmonium lessons; masterclasses and artist residencies as well as on-going talent development.