Retro to Metro – Bangalore's Biggest Tamil Sing-Along Jamming Concert
About the Event

Vanakkam Bangalore Makkaley!

After 50+ sold-out shows, Unherd is back with Retro to Metro, described as Bangalore's biggest Tamil jamming-style sing-along concert.

This is more than a conventional concert. It is designed as a full-scale Tamil makkal celebration, bringing together generations of Tamil music and turning the audience into an active part of the performance.

From the thatha-paati playlist of earlier generations to today's situationship anthems, from cassette-era favourites to the streaming era of Spotify, and from mass kuthu to viral contemporary bangers, Retro to Metro brings different eras of Tamil music together on one stage.

A powerful live band drives the night.

Lyrics appear on screen.

And 1,000+ voices are invited to sing together.

This is a jamming-style experience where the audience becomes the artist, strangers become one roaring chorus and familiar songs become collective memories.

1,000+ Voices. 100+ Songs. 1 Unforgettable Night.

Attam. Paattam. Kondattam. Vibe panna neenga ready ah?

What Makes Retro to Metro Different?

Retro to Metro is built around a simple idea: concerts are meant to be sung, not watched.

Instead of a passive audience simply observing performers on stage, the format encourages everyone to participate.

A live band performs the music, lyrics are displayed on screen and the crowd sings along.

The result is intended to feel less like a conventional concert and more like a giant community jamming session.

The audience becomes an important part of the musical experience, creating moments through collective singing, dancing, nostalgia and celebration.

1,000+ Voices, 100+ Songs

The event is designed around 1,000+ voices coming together for a night of Tamil music.

With 100+ songs, the programme spans multiple generations and musical moods.

The concept is not restricted to one decade, one sound or one generation.

Instead, the night moves through different eras, artists, genres and emotional memories.

From timeless classics to contemporary anthems, the aim is to create a musical journey in which everyone can find familiar songs to sing along to.

A Massive Live Jamming Experience

A power-packed live band drives the performance throughout the evening.

Rather than relying on recorded backing tracks alone, the live-band setup becomes the musical foundation for the sing-along format.

The audience follows the lyrics displayed on screen and joins the performance with their own voices.

This creates a shared musical environment where the energy comes not only from the stage but also from the crowd.

The Audience Becomes the Artist

One of the defining ideas behind Retro to Metro is that the audience becomes the artist.

The event is built around participation.

The crowd does not simply listen to songs they know. They sing them together, creating a collective version of the music.

This changes the role of the audience from spectators to active participants in the show.

It also means that familiar songs can feel completely different when thousands of people sing them together.

Strangers Become One Roaring Chorus

Music has the ability to connect people who may not know each other.

The event is designed around this idea by bringing hundreds and potentially thousands of people together around shared Tamil songs.

Someone standing beside you may be a stranger before the show begins.

Once the music starts, the lyrics go up on screen, the band begins playing and the entire room can become one chorus.

That shared participation forms a central part of the Retro to Metro experience.

From 60s Classics to 2K Hits

The musical journey stretches across generations.

The event highlights a range from 60s classics to 2K hits, creating a playlist that moves between older favourites and more recent memories.

This makes the programme intentionally broad, allowing different generations of Tamil music listeners to find something familiar within the set.

The result is an evening built around nostalgia as well as contemporary energy.

Retro to Gen-Z Anthems

The event travels from retro favourites to Gen-Z anthems.

This generation-spanning format gives the concert a broad musical range and allows older classics to sit alongside songs associated with today's listeners.

The emphasis is on bringing multiple generations together through music rather than limiting the experience to a single musical era.

Rahman to Anirudh

The programme also highlights the musical journey from Rahman to Anirudh.

This represents the broader movement across different generations of Tamil film music and contemporary sounds.

For the audience, it means the night can shift between familiar melodies, energetic modern tracks and songs that have become part of different generations' musical memories.

Thalaivar to Thala to Thalapathy

The event also promises a musical journey from Thalaivar to Thala to Thalapathy.

This reference to different generations of Tamil cinema creates another layer of nostalgia within the programme.

The idea is to bring together songs and moments associated with different eras of Tamil film culture and give the crowd an opportunity to sing them together.

Folk Kuthu to Western Bangers

The musical palette does not stop at one genre.

Retro to Metro moves from folk kuthu to Western bangers, adding further variety to the night.

This mix creates room for energetic dance numbers alongside other musical styles, helping the programme maintain a dynamic pace throughout the experience.

All Eras. All Emotions. One Explosive Night.

The event is built around a broad emotional and musical range.

From nostalgia and romance to celebration, energy and mass moments, the playlist is intended to travel across different eras and emotions.

The result is presented as one large-scale night where different generations can find common ground through familiar Tamil music.

The Power of Tamil Sing-Along Culture

Tamil music has an enduring ability to bring people together through shared lyrics and memorable melodies.

The sing-along format takes that collective relationship with music and places it at the centre of the event.

Instead of asking the audience to remain silent while performers take the lead, Retro to Metro invites the crowd to actively participate.

The songs become something experienced together.

About Unherd

Unherd is described as one of India's fastest-growing multilingual Sing Along and Jamming communities.

According to the supplied event information, the community has hosted 50+ high-energy shows across:

Bangalore
Coimbatore
Chennai
Hyderabad

Its events have brought together thousands of music lovers across Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi editions.

Unherd describes its approach as being focused on crowd-powered experiences rather than passive concerts.

What Unherd Stands For

According to the event description, every Unherd show is built around three key elements:

High Energy

The events are designed to create an energetic environment through live music and audience participation.

Mass Nostalgia

Familiar songs and memories form an important part of the experience.

Safe and Inclusive Vibes

The community describes its experiences as welcoming environments where audiences can participate together.

The guiding belief behind the format is:

Concerts are meant to be sung, not watched.

Retro to Metro – Unherd's Biggest Tamil Edition

The event is described as Unherd's biggest Tamil edition yet, with the experience being scaled to 1,000+ voices.

This takes the community's sing-along concept to a larger format, bringing the Tamil edition into a major crowd-powered environment.

The emphasis remains on participation, nostalgia, live music and collective singing.

A Musical Time Machine

Retro to Metro can be experienced as a journey across Tamil music history.

The event moves from older generations' favourites into contemporary songs, giving the audience a chance to travel across different musical eras in one night.

The contrast between cassette memories and today's streaming culture forms part of the event's central theme.

From Cassette Days to Spotify Days

Music consumption has changed dramatically over the years.

The event celebrates that change by moving from the cassette days to Spotify days.

For some attendees, the songs may bring back memories of an older generation and familiar playlists.

For others, the music may represent current listening habits and contemporary Tamil culture.

The event brings both experiences together through live collective singing.

Thatta-Paati Playlist to Situationship Anthems

The playlist concept stretches from the thatha-paati generation to modern situationship anthems.

This creates a deliberately broad musical spectrum.

The intention is to make room for songs that different generations identify with, while presenting them within the same crowd-powered format.

Mass Kuthu to Viral Bangers

The event also travels from mass kuthu to viral bangers.

This range creates room for high-energy crowd moments alongside songs connected to contemporary popular culture.

With a live band and lyrics displayed on screen, the audience can participate across the different styles.

Recommended Arrival

For a smooth check-in and the pre-show atmosphere, attendees are recommended to arrive 30 minutes before the event commencement.

Early arrival is also highlighted as a way to settle in, experience the pre-show vibe and be ready when the event begins.

Gates and Entry

The event gates open 30 minutes before the event.

Entry may close once the venue reaches capacity, and the supplied terms state that there will be no exceptions once capacity is reached.

Guests are therefore encouraged to arrive early.

What to Expect

Guests can look forward to:

A Tamil sing-along jamming concert
1,000+ voices
100+ songs
A power-packed live band
Lyrics displayed on screen
Tamil music spanning multiple generations
60s classics to 2K hits
Retro favourites to Gen-Z anthems
Rahman to Anirudh
Thalaivar to Thala to Thalapathy
Folk kuthu to Western bangers
Crowd-powered musical participation
A high-energy community atmosphere
Unherd's largest Tamil edition yet
A Concert You Sing, Not Watch

The philosophy behind Retro to Metro is simple.

You do not just attend.

You participate.

You do not simply hear the chorus.

You become part of it.

You do not just watch the band.

You sing with them.

The live band provides the music, the screens provide the lyrics and the audience provides the collective voice.

Bring Your Tamil Spirit

The event's special note invites attendees to bring their Tamil spirit and get ready to sing their heart out.

The atmosphere is expected to centre around participation, shared songs and a strong sense of community.

At the same time, attendees are reminded to keep the energy high while also keeping the space clean and respecting the people around them.

The message is:

Respect the vibe. Respect the people.

A Community-Powered Celebration

At its core, Retro to Metro is presented as a community event.

The musical experience is created not just by the performers but by everyone in the room.

Each voice contributes to the collective energy, turning familiar songs into shared moments.

This crowd-powered structure is central to the Unherd format.

A Night Across Generations

The range of music means that the experience is not limited to a single age group or generation.

One song may evoke memories from the 60s or cassette era, while another may be a contemporary Gen-Z favourite.

The event brings these different musical memories together under one roof.

More Than a Music Performance

The event description positions Retro to Metro as more than a standard live performance.

It combines:

Live Music: A power-packed band drives the performance.

Sing-Along: Lyrics appear on screen for audience participation.

Jamming: The audience becomes part of the musical experience.

Community: Strangers come together as a shared chorus.

Nostalgia: Multiple generations of Tamil music are represented.

Together, these elements create the event's distinctive identity.

Why Attend Retro to Metro?
Sing Along to 100+ Songs

Enjoy a broad Tamil playlist designed around audience participation.

Experience a Live Band

The night's music is powered by a live band.

Travel Across Generations

Move from classic songs to contemporary anthems during one musical journey.

Become Part of the Show

The audience is intentionally placed at the centre of the experience.

Share the Night With 1,000+ Voices

Experience the collective energy of a large Tamil sing-along community.

Discover Unherd's Tamil Edition

Experience the format that Unherd has taken across multiple cities and languages.

A Night of Attam, Paattam and Kondattam

The event's spirit can be summed up in three words:

Attam – movement and dance.

Paattam – songs and singing.

Kondattam – celebration.

Together, they describe the kind of high-energy environment Retro to Metro aims to create.

Experience Retro to Metro Live

Retro to Metro brings together Tamil music across generations in a jamming-style sing-along concert designed around audience participation.

With 1,000+ voices, 100+ songs, a power-packed live band and lyrics on screen, the event transforms the crowd into an active part of the performance.

Travel from 60s classics to 2K hits, from retro to Gen-Z anthems, from Rahman to Anirudh, from Thalaivar to Thala to Thalapathy, and from folk kuthu to Western bangers.

After 50+ sold-out shows, Unherd is bringing its biggest Tamil edition yet to Bangalore.

Attam. Paattam. Kondattam.

Bring your Tamil spirit. Bring your voice. Get ready to sing your heart out.

Entry, Security and Ticket Terms

By accepting, holding or using a ticket, the ticket holder acknowledges that they have read, understood, accepted and agreed to the full terms and conditions.

The organizer reserves the right of admission and may alter the event schedule without prior notice.

Entry is permitted only after a thorough security check and through designated entrances.

Re-entry is not permitted.

Valid Ticket and Government ID Required

A valid government-issued photo ID and ticket QR code are mandatory for entry.

Mandatory security checks will be conducted, and the organizers reserve the right to deny entry where required.

Guests should ensure that their ticket and identification details are ready for inspection at the entrance.

Prohibited Items

The venue and event rules prohibit the following items:

Weapons
Sharp objects
Fireworks
Laser devices
Bottles
Helmets
Outside food
Outside beverages
Illegal substances
Unauthorized musical instruments

Security personnel may conduct searches as part of the entry process.

Capacity and Entry Closure

Gates open 30 minutes before the event.

Entry may close once the venue reaches capacity, with the supplied special note stating no exceptions once capacity is reached.

Attendees are therefore encouraged to arrive early.

Conduct and Intoxication Policy

Attendees who are inebriated or heavily intoxicated may be denied entry or removed from the venue without refund.

Lewd, aggressive or disrespectful behaviour may result in immediate removal without warning.

Guests are expected to respect the venue, event staff and fellow attendees.

Recording and Photography

The supplied general ticket terms prohibit the use of audio or video recording equipment, including still cameras.

The additional event terms also state that, by attending, guests consent to photography and videography by the organizers for promotional and archival purposes.

Accordingly, organizer photography or videography for promotional and archival purposes should be distinguished from unauthorized attendee use of recording equipment.

Personal Safety and Liability

Entry is at the attendee's own risk.

Unherd and the venue are not liable for injury, theft or personal loss, as stated in the additional event terms.

The organizer also does not accept responsibility for injury to persons or loss of or damage to personal property brought to the event.

Any property damage caused by an attendee may be recovered from the responsible individual or individuals.

Parking

Parking is at the vehicle owner's risk.

Organizers are not responsible for vehicle damage or loss.

Attendees should take appropriate precautions regarding their vehicles and belongings.

Drug-Free Event

This is a drug-free event.

If any ticket holder uses, possesses, procures, supplies or consumes drugs, narcotics or psychotropic substances as defined under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, the organizer will immediately evict them without refund or compensation.

The organizer also reserves the right to initiate legal action as permitted under applicable law.

Venue Rules

All applicable venue rules must be followed.

Attendees are expected to cooperate with event staff and venue management throughout the event.

The organizer reserves the right to refuse admission or eject anyone who appears intoxicated, behaves dangerously or inappropriately, or engages in behaviour likely to cause harassment, damage, injury or nuisance.

Alcohol Regulations

In accordance with applicable law, persons below the legally permissible age may not purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Attendees must comply with all applicable legal requirements and venue regulations concerning alcohol.

Ticket Refund and Cancellation Policy

Except as specifically stated, the ticket is non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, cancelled or returned once purchased.

If the organizer cancels the performance, the organizer will refund the ticket fee.

Other charges, including parking fees, internet handling fees and order processing fees, remain non-refundable.

The organizer and venue are not liable for issues arising from unauthorized copies or reproductions of the ticket.

The ticket is invalid if the security features affixed to it are tampered with.

Communicable Disease Risk

Ticket holders voluntarily assume all risks related to contracting COVID-19, H1N1 or any other communicable disease or illness, whether occurring before, during or after the event, and waive applicable claims against the organizer arising from such risks.

Force Majeure

The event is subject to force majeure conditions.

Circumstances beyond the organizer's control may affect the event or its schedule.

The supplied terms also state that circumstances including disruptions beyond the organizer's control may be subject to the applicable force majeure provisions.

Event Changes and Lineup

The organizer may alter the event schedule without prior notice.

The organizer may also modify the terms and conditions from time to time at its discretion.

Any secondary performances, if applicable, and the event lineup are subject to the artist's discretion.

Ticket and Seat Requirement

The supplied additional terms state that a ticket is required for everyone who needs a seat.

Attendees should ensure they hold the appropriate valid ticket for their intended seating requirements.

Privacy and Information Collection

To ensure a high-quality user experience, the organizer may collect certain information during booking, registration or payment.

This may include personally identifiable information such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number

Such information may be collected in accordance with the applicable Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Promotional Communications

The supplied terms state that attendees agree to receive promotional emails and messages from Unherd and its sponsors regarding events, offers and other activities.

Jurisdiction

All disputes or claims relating to the event shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai.

Special Note for Attendees

Guests are advised to arrive 30 minutes before the event for check-in, to settle in and enjoy the pre-show atmosphere.

Because entry may close once capacity is reached, arriving early is strongly highlighted in the supplied event instructions.

Most importantly:

Bring your Tamil spirit and get ready to sing your heart out.

Let the music bring everyone together.

Keep the energy high. Keep the space clean. Respect the vibe. Respect the people.

1,000+ Voices. 100+ Songs. One Tamil Celebration.

Retro to Metro is an invitation to experience Tamil music collectively.

From the songs associated with parents and grandparents to today's biggest anthems, the event crosses decades, genres and generations.

With a live band, lyrics on screen and a crowd of 1,000+ voices, Unherd is turning its Tamil jamming format into a large-scale community celebration in Bangalore.

60s Classics to 2K Hits.
Retro to Gen-Z Anthems.
Rahman to Anirudh.
Thalaivar to Thala to Thalapathy.
Folk Kuthu to Western Bangers.

Attam. Paattam. Kondattam.

Retro to Metro — come ready to sing, celebrate and become part of the chorus.