4-10 September 2015 #774

Festivals galore

Metal For Nepal

What: Metal bands from South Asia come together for a fund raiser concert to benefit the victims of 25 April earthquake.

When: 5 September

Where: Bhrikutimandap

Watch out for: Indian bands Aberrant and Demonic Resurrection

Nepali rock band, Monkey Temple

Nepal Music Festival

What: A yearly music and cultural festival to encourage social and cultural entrepreneurship.

When: 28 November

Where: Bhrikutimandap

The line-up: The Shadows, Monkey Temple, international bands yet to be announced.

Salil Subedi

Gharana Music Festival

What: An ode to international and Nepali classical music

When: 8 to 11 October

Where: Hotel Yak and Yeti

Highlight: International cellist Laura Metcalf and local musician and didgeridoo specialist, Salil Subedi (pic, up) perform for the first time.

Yaite Ramos at Jazzmandu 2013

Jazzmandu

What: The 13th edition of this beloved jazz festival brings in musicians from France, Morocco, Norway, and the USA.

When: 4 to 10 November

Where: All across town

Performers: Gabacho, Julie Saury Trio, Yaite Ramos, Kane Mathis, Banda Magda, Kjetil Husebø

Photo Kathmandu

What: The first international photo festival of Nepal. When: 3 to 9 November

Where: All around Patan

Ramachandra Guha

Nepal Literature Festival

What: The lit-fest this year travels outside Kathmandu. When: 26 to 29 November

Where: Pokhara

In attendance: Ramachandra Guha

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival

What: The 13th edition of KIMFF celebrates the complexity of mountain life.

When: 10 to 14 December

Where: To be announced