Shillong, renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, is often referred as the ‘Rock Capital of India’ due to its vibrant music scene and also stands out as one of the country’s most fashionable cities, celebrated for its unique style and trendy culture.

Shillong, renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, is often referred as the ‘Rock Capital of India’ due to its vibrant music scene and also stands out as one of the country’s most fashionable cities, celebrated for its unique style and trendy culture.

Let’s explore why Shillong is both a musical hub and a fashion destination.

Let’s explore why Shillong is both a musical hub and a fashion destination.

Shillong has a rich history of musical passion. Itset a world record in the Guinness Book for the largest guitar band in 2007.

Shillong has a rich history of musical passion. Itset a world record in the Guinness Book for the largest guitar band in 2007.

Rock music in Shillong began in the 1960s and 70s, inspired by Western bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Bands like Soulmate, The Khasi Bloodz, and Lyrical Life shaped the local rock scene.

Rock music in Shillong began in the 1960s and 70s, inspired by Western bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Bands like Soulmate, The Khasi Bloodz, and Lyrical Life shaped the local rock scene.

The mix of Khasi culture and Western music created a unique rock, blues, and folk scene.

The mix of Khasi culture and Western music created a unique rock, blues, and folk scene.

Festivals like Shillong Cherry Blossom and Northeast Music Festival showcase local talent. The community supports rock music with venues and cafes for performances.

Festivals like Shillong Cherry Blossom and Northeast Music Festival showcase local talent. The community supports rock music with venues and cafes for performances.

Shillong College of Music helps nurture young musicians, making the city a hub for aspiring rock artists.

Shillong College of Music helps nurture young musicians, making the city a hub for aspiring rock artists.

A music enthusiast must visit Shillong at least once, especially when the city hosts popular festivals like the Shillong Autumn Festival and NH7 Weekender.

A music enthusiast must visit Shillong at least once, especially when the city hosts popular festivals like the Shillong Autumn Festival and NH7 Weekender.

Shillong is often called the ‘fashion city’ because of its growing fashion industry, designer brands, like the Daniel Syiem’s Brand, which started in 2011 and helped the local fashion industry grow, and institutions like NIFT.

Shillong is often called the ‘fashion city’ because of its growing fashion industry, designer brands, like the Daniel Syiem’s Brand, which started in 2011 and helped the local fashion industry grow, and institutions like NIFT.

Shillong is a lively fashion hub where tradition meets modern style. The city blends traditional Khasi clothes with trendy streetwear, showing off its rich culture and youthful vibe. The streets are full of a mix of old and new styles, making Shillong a cool place for fashion lovers.

Shillong is a lively fashion hub where tradition meets modern style. The city blends traditional Khasi clothes with trendy streetwear, showing off its rich culture and youthful vibe. The streets are full of a mix of old and new styles, making Shillong a cool place for fashion lovers.

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