that the quad at the kempegowda international airport is turning into a hotspot for shoppers and food lovers in bengaluru as well as for those travelling to and from the city is old news whats new is that this lounge has now started to offer a taste of music to its visitors located right outside the main terminal building the quad which already houses several food stalls and souvenir outlets within its elegant ambience conducted its firstever music concert over the weekendthe two city bands that performed on saturday night were thaalavattam and mad orange fireworks they performed as part of an arts initiative called the rhythm sessions that features two gigs a month on saturdays the next one being slated for may 18its like a tribute to street art and street performances says meghna vakada the curator of the project adding i feel bengaluru needs more arts and culture spaces and the quad offers a vibrant atmosphere which can attract people of all age groups to hang out herea cool place to hang out with friendsthe bands played both original songs and covers for the crowd you dont have to come here just to catch flights since the quad is open 24 hours i usually drive down from hebbal with my friends just to have a good time events like this should take place more often says arjun jain a computer engineermaking the wait worthwhilei was exiting the airport and was on my way to get a cab when i heard one of my favourite songs by sting being played at the quad i stayed back and watched the entire performance says maya varma a lawyer adding im really happy that the city is inculcating this kind of culture it adds to the essence of the city i call home meanwhile ruchi sagar a chartered accountant says that it is a fun way to kill the extra hours if youre early for your flightgreat way to welcome people to our cityi have travelled to so many countries but i have never seen live music being performed at an airport venue and to play at one was a great experience if youre landing here from a different place and you have a band playing at the arrival people will go wow its a very nice way to welcome visitors using art and music and it should happen more often says montry manuel of the thaalavattam bandthe future of the quadaccording to a bangalore international airport limited bial spokesperson the quad by blr is just getting started on its journey to become a social hub the international feel the live music and the relaxed atmosphere are all factors that separate the quad from its competition bial has recently started live events that have been met with a lot of success attracting not only passengers but also people from the city as of now we are only focused on music events over a period of time and based on