Sting wows audiences as Kerala hosts International Hay literature festival!
It was an unforgettable night for music maniacs and literature enthusiasts alike in Kerala. The occasion was the finale of the three day 23rd international Hay literary festival which was held in Kerala this year and attended by renowned authors from across the world.
Irish musician and political activist Bob Geldolf and his band ‘Boomtown Rats’ were performing in India after 32 years and the excitement in the atmosphere was already palpable. As if this was not enough, Geldolf announced a ‘surprise guest’- Sting! Yes, the rock legend in flesh and blood sat in the audiences with his wife enjoying the show until he was called on stage where he wowed the maddened crowds with his classic rock number “Everyone’s got a home to fill”. It didn’t get better than this for music buffs in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivadrum for the uninitiated).
One of the world’s largest literary festivals- the 23 year old Hay Festival was hosted in India for the first time this year and this years venue of choice was Kerala. Charlie Walker, Director Programmes from the British Council said ‘Kerala was the obvious choice. The idea behind the location was to make sure it had a strong Indian audience along with a strong international presence. It also has to do with the fact that Kerala has the highest literacy rate, which makes it an apt choice for an international literary festival.’
