Vh1 Supersonic is back with its 2024 line-up, Announces its first Set of Artistes, Experience Categories and Brand Partners

Budweiser Beats Presents Vh1 Supersonic 2024, Co-powered by Nexa

Vh1 Supersonic 2024

Vh1 Supersonic 2024

One of India’s first and biggest multi-genre music and lifestyle festival, Budweiser Beats Presents Vh1 Supersonic Co-powered by Nexa, 2024, is coming back with a bang with the best in music, lifestyle, art and food – this time, with a 9x high! The much-anticipated festival has been acing all these years by filling the gap of techno and EDM music with over 10+ more genres, unlike any other music and lifestyle festival in India.

Spread across 3 days and 5 stages, the festival with their brand manifesto, BE THERE, BE FREE, will be held at Mahalakshmi Lawns, Pune, on 16•17•18 February 2024! Tickets available on: https://www.gosupersonic.in/ and www.skillbox.co

The festival curators have unveiled its illustrious line-up including top names from across the globe, such as Major Lazer Soundsystem, Adam Beyer, King, Yotto, Denis Horvat, Hamdi, Patrice Bäumel, The Midnight, Arjun Vagale, Browncoat, Kohra, Taba Chake and The Yellow Diary. Legends like 10,000 Lions, Bass Maya, Chromaderma, D2, Dr. Sel, Earl Gateshead, Ital Soup, Major C, NZ Selector, Rasta Yuga, Rudy Roots and Sanyas-I will also be ramping up the much-loved Reggae Corner.

Vh1 Supersonic 2024

At Vh1 Supersonic, the experience takes centre stage and for this, the festival has partnered with distinguished sponsors who share the vision of creating unforgettable moments. Leading the way as the title sponsor is Budweiser Beats, setting the tone for an unparalleled adventure, co-powered by Nexa, along with Maybelline as the beauty partner. Celebration partner, Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix, join the lineup, adding their unique flavour to this extraordinary celebration.

Vh1 Supersonic 2024 will encompass 5 spectacular stages dedicated to multiple moods. The Main Stage will offer attendees the main headliners of the festival along with the best of Pop, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Indie Pop! Ardent LIVE music fans can get their dose of their favourite LIVE artists at the NEXA Live Stage. The ultimate Techno and Dance music lovers can head directly to the Budx Spectrum Stage. The Reggae Corner will pack a musical punch in its dedicated space curated for Reggae enthusiasts.

Vh1 Supersonic 2024 Headliner, Major Lazer Soundsystem, said, “India is a special place to us, so we are thrilled to be back at Vh1 Supersonic this year with some amazing sets planned. With each tour that we do in India, it’s always exciting to connect with more and more people and watch our fan base grow.”

Vh1 Supersonic Artists

Vh1 Supersonic Artists

Known as THE music & lifestyle festival of India, Vh1 Supersonic will amp up its experiential zones with 80+ specially curated Fashion and lifestyle brands & an art showcase at the Superflea which will be curated by All You Can Street! This will be topped with the best of F&B partners, flea areas & art installations across the festival.

2024 Vh1 Supersonic

Other debut artists at Vh1 Supersonic who have been known to create heart-thumping sets across the world, are Denis Horvat, Hamdi and Patrice Bäumel – the master of melodic techno, who are all going to be contributing their unique flair to the Sonic stage! For the first time in India – The Midnight – an American Synth-wave band, known for their soulful R&B music is definitely going to be the act you just cannot miss.

Apart from these star-studded international acts, are the stellar Indian acts who have not only earned an international presence as the pioneers of live acts in India but have been a driving force in putting India on the worldwide music map: Arjun Vagale, The Yellow Diary, Taba Chake, Kohra, Browncoat and many more to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Going beyond the ordinary, Budweiser Beats Presents Vh1 Supersonic Co-powered by Nexa 2024 is determined to provide a joyous & sustainable experience to be a part of as promised year-on-year! The festival curators encourage all to Be There, Be Free as safety, wellness and festival-goers’ happiness will be well taken care of at utmost priority!

Viacom18’s Action Against FairPlay Results in the Arrest of Key Stakeholder of the Betting Platform!

Gulam Abbas Muni Arrested, IPL 2023 Piracy Case Viacom18 Suit against FairPlay

IPL 2023 Piracy Case Viacom18

IPL 2023 Piracy Case

During the unprecedented success of IPL 2023, Viacom18 was locked in legal battle against the betting website ‘FairPlay’ for the infringement of digital streaming rights of Viacom18. This update comes on the heels of the arrest of Gulam Abbas Muni, a key figure behind FairPlay’s operations in India. The saga, originating in early 2023 with the media buzz surrounding IPL, has unfolded with the entertainment network Viacom18 taking due legal recourse in the face of infringement of their exclusive rights.

Anil Lale, General Counsel, Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd., commented on the matter, stating, “The unlawful streaming made it imperative for us to intervene promptly. After almost a whole year of persistence we now have one of the perpetrators behind bars. In such cases prompt action is of utmost importance. The damage caused was not just financial but also to our reputation. At Viacom18, we consistently strive to stay ahead of infringers/pirates through proactive legal measures and will continue to do so.”

Taking advantage of the hype around IPL 2023, the online betting platform ‘FairPlay’ falsely advertised across print, digital media, and hoardings in Mumbai and other major cities. Not only endorsing the gaming/betting website but also illicitly associating itself with the streaming rights of IPL, using taglines like “Watch IPL for Free, LIVE”. Subsequently, it was revealed that IPL 2023 was being unlawfully streamed on the FairPlay platform.

Having secured the digital rights for IPL from BCCI for a period of 5 years, Viacom18 took swift measures by seeking a pre-infringement injunction. By an order dated 21st December 2022 passed by the Hon’ble Madras High Court, more than 4,750 specified websites, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), unknown parties were restrained from streaming/hosting/downloading/exhibiting/transmitting or making available content that violates Viacom18’s rights in the IPL.

On 19th April 2023, the Hon’ble Madras High Court granted an Injunction against FairPlay, thereby restraining the unauthorized digital streaming/hosting/downloading/exhibiting/transmitting of the IPL 2023 on the FairPlay website, including any advertisements. Given FairPlay’s infringement of Viacom18’s rights, Viacom18 filed a suit before the Madras High Court and filed an application for Interim Injunction against FairPlay.

Furthering their commitment to protecting their rights, Viacom18 filed a criminal complaint before the Maharashtra Cyber Digital Crime Unit (MCDCU) against FairPlay and its owners and distributors, namely Abbas, Penny, and Joe, for copyright infringement, criminal conspiracy, and cheating, among other offenses, thus enforcing Viacom18’s rights in IPL.

After months of thorough investigation, on 12th December 2023, the MCDCU successfully arrested Abbas, one of the prime accused. The Accused Gulam Abbas Muni was produced before the Court on the same day and has been remanded to police custody until the next date.

In conclusion, through prompt and proactive actions, Viacom18 has continued their fight against piracy, resulting in a successful enforcement of its rights and reducing piracy.

India’s ULTIMATE Motostar on MTV, Castrol POWER1 Presents A search for the nation’s finest moto racer

Castrol POWER1 Presents India’s ULTIMATE Motostar on MTV

Castrol POWER1, India’s leading performance lubricant brand, joins forces with Viacom18, India’s fastest growing network for iconic reality shows, and Rajni Academy for Competitive Racing (RACR), India’s top-performance bike-racing academy.

ULTIMATE Motostar

ULTIMATE Motostar

Together, they are set to launch an exhilarating hunt for India’s next motorcycling talent with ‘Castrol POWER1 presents India’s ULTIMATE Motostar on MTV’.

  • Castrol India collaborates with LCR Honda, Viacom18 and RACR to launch the initiative.
  • Registrations open TODAY; click HERE to register – Link is http://www.mtvindia.com/CastrolPOWER1.
  • Winners to undergo training at LCR Honda Castrol MotoGP™ Team’s prestigious racing facility in Europe.

ULTIMATE Motostar

This unique initiative, supported by Castrol India Limited, aims to spotlight India’s most promising racing talents, igniting the country’s passion for moto-racing. These moto racing enthusiasts will be shortlisted via a thorough audition process testing them on the racetrack.

The participants will receive professional training from RACR-that won 2023’s top spots at the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC). The ultimate winners will have the incredible opportunity to get trained at the esteemed LCR Honda Castrol MotoGP™ Team’s racing facility in Europe.

Castrol POWER1 Presents India's ULTIMATE Motostar

Castrol POWER1 Presents India’s ULTIMATE Motostar

Registration

Aspiring racers can learn about entry process through the microsite (www.mtvindia.com/CastrolPOWER1). After successful registration, participants will undergo multi-phase selections, starting with regional auditions in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai.

Those who pass the rigorous process will receive intensive training by RACR at Coimbatore Training Academy, leading to a thrilling final race to determine the ULTIMATE Motostar winners.

The winner will then embark on an unforgettable moto-racing training experience at the LCR Honda Castrol MotoGP™ Team facility in Europe. The entire journey will be captured and aired as a limited series on Jio Cinema and MTV.

Bigg Boss Copyright Infringement, Viacom18 Obtained a Dynamic Injunction Order from the Hon’ble Delhi High Court

Viacom18 secures Dynamic Injunction Order to Combat Copyright Infringement of Bigg Boss Across Regions

Bigg Boss Copyright Infringement

Bigg Boss – Watch Season 17

In a significant legal triumph, Viacom18 has successfully obtained a Dynamic Injunction Order from the Hon’ble Delhi High Court, marking a significant milestone in its unwavering fight against copyright infringement. The order grants Viacom18 the authority to protect from infringement of the ongoing reality shows, including Bigg Boss Hindi, Bigg Boss Kannada and the upcoming Season in Marathi.

BiggBoss, a highly popular reality show celebrated for its distinctive format featuring contestants from diverse backgrounds cohabiting and undertaking challenges for the coveted prize, is broadcast on the Viacom18 network through its COLORS branded Hindi and regional channels and on the JioCinema OTT app.

Bigg Boss

The Delhi High Court, in its recent order, directed various rogue and pirate websites to be suspended/locked by respective Domain Name Registrars. The court recognized the immense popularity of the shows in India and acknowledged Viacom18’s right in protecting the content. The order specifically restrains the rogue websites mentioned in the suit and further instructs Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeITy) to block access to such rogue websites.

The order also allows Viacom18 to add any additional infringing websites using the name “Bigg Boss” in their domain or any other websites which are telecasting the program ‘Bigg Boss’ illegally and extend the injunction to such additional websites as well. This action aims to curb piracy and safeguard Viacom18’s substantial investment in producing and broadcasting these shows.

This dynamic injunction order empowers Viacom18 to enforce its exploitation and broadcasting rights for the upcoming BiggBoss events, ensuring that infringing activities are promptly addressed.

Ultimate Sports Quiz Will get a digital-first push with the new season launching first on JioCinema

Watch Ultimate Sports Quiz daily from 29 November on JioCinema and the Sports18 network

Ultimate Sports Quiz

Indian Sports Quiz Shows

Viacom18 today announced exclusive media rights to Ultimate Sports Quiz, a national inter-school sports quiz show. The exciting competition will see renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle in his much-loved avatar of a quizmaster. The 19-episode season will drop on JioCinema and the Sports18 network from November 29 to December 17.

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Ultimate Sports Quiz

The acquisition of Ultimate Sports Quiz reiterates Viacom18’s commitment to build on the growing preference of viewers to consume sports content on digital. The show will enhance engagement, extend viewership and build a community among sports fans. The 2023 edition of Ultimate Sports Quiz has seen participation from more than 1,200 schools spanning 350 cities across India.

Winners

The Finalists will win prizes collectively worth INR 1 Cr., part of which would be a cash prize specifically to improve the sporting infrastructure at their schools. The Winners will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch a Live sporting event of their choice anywhere in the world.

Viewers can continue to watch their preferred sports by Downloading JioCinema (iOS & Android). For the latest updates, news, scores, and videos, fans can follow Sports18 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and JioCinema on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

Viacom18 opts the dynamic route to knock-out rogue websites from infringing its Media Rights for BCCI Events

Viacom18 has secured a broad dynamic injunction from the Delhi High Court for the Indian cricket team’s bilateral matches.

Viacom18

Viacom18

Recently, to strengthen its hold in the sports broadcasting industry, Viacom18 had bagged the BCCI linear and digital right in a three-way bidding war between Viacom18, Sony and Star. As a result, for the next five years i.e., from September 2023 till March 2028, all bilateral games involving the Indian cricket team that will be played in India along with domestic cricket, shall now be broadcasted/streamed by Viacom18 on its television and OTT properties.

With this Viacom18 has also become the prominent sports destination as it already has the digital rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL), Women’s Premier League (WPL) and other major sporting events like the Olympics 2024, MotoGP 2023, La Liga, Diamond League etc.

The new sports broadcasting leader, Viacom 18 Media Private Limited, had approached the Delhi High Court seeking an ad-interim dynamic injunction to protect its Media Rights in relation to the BCCI Events against various rogue and pirate websites as well as John Does/Ashok Kumars/Unknown Defendants.

The Court while expressing its concerns regarding the unending menace of piracy noted that the Courts have become inundated with suits pertaining to such issues and suggested the importance of a robust anti-piracy policy to curb the issues. The Court observed that a prima facie case for interim injunction was made out and further held that the grant of an injunction would be necessary to avoid irreparable loss/injury from being caused to Viacom18.

The Court further order that Viacom18 shall not be bound to initiate any fresh proceedings in relation to any new alphanumeric/redirect/mirror websites that are expected to mushroom during the course of the BCCI events. Access to such websites shall be blocked by the Internet Service Providers (IPSs) upon being informed about the same by Viacom18 on an affidavit.

This, dynamic injunction provides Viacom 18 to swiftly act against pirates and rogue websites infringing and making available the BCCI matches without due permissions. With this effective dynamic injunction Order from the Delhi High Court, Viacom18 has set the field to ensure a smooth exploitation of its rights and bowl-out any infringing and pirated content.

Such dynamic injunction orders re-affirm and assures the owner/licensee/assignee of IP rights that the humongous capitals invested in relation to such rights shall be protected against pirates and infringers. With such orders being passed by the Courts, it has also become possible to unearth the identities of those hiding behind the cloak of anonymity on the internet and book them for their illegal actions.

India Vs Australia One Day Cricket Matches Live Streaming App, JioCinema to stream Ind Vs Aus the series free across 11 languages

Live Streaming, Live Telecast Channels Name India Vs Australia One Day Cricket

India Vs Australia One Day Cricket Matches Live Streaming App

Ind Vs Aus Live

Viacom18 Opens Their Innings as the New Home of Indian Cricket with Three-Match ODI Series against Australia, India Vs Australia Live on Colors Tamil, Colors Bangla Cinema, Colors Kannada Cinema, Colors Cineplex Superhits, Sports18 – 1 SD, Sports18 – 1 HD Channels.

JioCinema to stream the series free across 11 languages, Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, Aakash Chopra, Amit Mishra, Hanuma Vihari, Kiran More, Anirudha Srikanth, Sarandeep Singh headline the expert panels.

After securing exclusive media rights for BCCI International and Domestic Matches, Viacom18 today announced its plans for the three-ODI series between India and Australia starting September 22.

India Vs Australia Live

The first international series in the rights cycle will be presented on JioCinema in 11 languages for free. On linear/ offline TV, the series will be aired live on Colors Tamil (Tamil), Colors Bangla Cinema (Bengali), Colors Kannada Cinema (Kannada), Colors Cineplex Superhits (Hindi), Sports18 – 1 SD, Sports18 – 1 HD (English).

Sports 18

स्पोर्ट्स 18

The series is of great significance for both sides as they will look to find momentum leading up to the 50-over World Cup. The expert panel for the series across languages will include Suresh Raina, Kedar Jadhav, Aakash Chopra, Nikhil Chopra, Amit Mishra, Anirudha Srikkanth, Abhinav Mukund, Hanuma Vihari, Venkatpathy Raju, Sarandeep Singh, Reetinder Singh Sodhi, Rahul Sharma, VRV Singh, Kiran More, Sheldon Jackson, Bhargav Bhatt, Jatin Paranjpe, Shreevats Goswami, VA Jagadeesh among others.

After shattering all records, and establishing unprecedented levels of engagement, viewership, and concurrency during the TATA IPL 2023, JioCinema will offer viewers their favourite sport in a never-seen-before presentation for free. Viewers will be able to watch the limited-overs action in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

India Vs Australia Schedule

Date Match Timings Venue
September 22 1st ODI 12:30 PM PCA Stadium, Mohali
September 24 2nd ODI 12:30 PM Holkar Stadium, Indore
September 27 3rd ODI 12:30 PM SCA Stadium, Rajkot
India Vs Australia Live Streaming App

India Vs Australia Live Streaming App

Fighter, India’s First Aerial Action Film Gets Its Own Merchandise Line! Viacom18 Studios & Marflix Onboard Black White Orange for Exclusive Merchandise Licensing

Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor Starer Fighter

Fighter Movie Merchandise Line

India’s First Aerial Action Film

Viacom18 Studios and Marflix’s ‘Fighter’ is one of the most anticipated films of 2024. Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Fighter’ marks a milestone as India’s first aerial action franchise. Starring superstars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor, the film promises to deliver heart-pounding action sequences, captivating visuals, and an unforgettable cinematic experience.

Black White Orange, a leading licensing and brand solutions agency in India, has been appointed as the Licensing Partner by Viacom18 Studios for ‘Fighter.’ Known for its expertise in designing, curating, and developing merchandise and licensing programs for entertainment properties, it will collaborate closely with the Movie to bring a wide range of exclusive merchandise to fans and enthusiasts. From apparel and accessories to collectibles and memorabilia, this partnership aims to provide fans with an immersive experience beyond the big screen.

Fighter Movie Merchandise

Viacom18 Studios and Marflix’s ‘Fighter’ is one of the most anticipated films of 2024. Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Fighter’ marks a milestone as India’s first aerial action franchise. Starring superstars Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor, the film promises to deliver heart-pounding action sequences, captivating visuals, and an unforgettable cinematic experience. An ode to the valor of the Indian Air Force, the film will release on the eve of India’s 75th Republic Day on 25th January 2024.

Fighter Movie Logo

Fighter Movie Logo

A blue pillow with drawings on it Description automatically generatedBlack White Orange, a leading licensing and brand solutions agency in India, has been appointed as the Licensing Partner by Viacom18 Studios for ‘Fighter.’ Known for its expertise in designing, curating and developing merchandise and licensing programs for entertainment properties, it will collaborate closely with the ‘Fighter’ Movie to bring a wide range of exclusive merchandise to fans and enthusiasts.

Hrithik Roshan’s Upcoming Film

From apparel and accessories to collectibles and memorabilia, this partnership aims to provide fans with an immersive experience beyond the big screen. The range will also be available on the D2C brand www.a47.in, a label that celebrates India & its achievements through official merch like ISRO, Indian Infantry, and our indigenous IAF aircraft LCA Tejas.

The goal of this collaboration with Black White Orange is to create an engaging and immersive brand experience for the fan base of all ages by exploring several licensing and retail partnerships across India.