A look at the international artists playing in India in 2024

Mar 22, 2024 Anita Santosh

This year, Indians are in for one musical ride with Ed Sheeran’s comeback after 7 years to a musical holi with DJ Marshmello performing live in many cities.

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50 Cent: This tour is a part of his “The Final Lap Tour” to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his superhit album “Get Rich or Die Tryin.”

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