When winter inks the landscape of Shillong in shades of roseate pink with the post-autumn bloom of cherry blossom trees, a particular festival punctuates the rosy sight with sounds that reverberate across the hill station. Organised in collaboration with the tourism department of Meghalaya, The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival now steps into its third year, bringing a melange of six international and 50 national and local musicians to the city.

Here, American R&B singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer Ne-Yo, English DJ and music producer Jonas Blue, and Taiwan-based Brazilian DJ Kenny Musik will stage performances in India for the first time. The three-day event will also bring Irish singer, songwriter, actor, and television and radio presenter Ronan Keating to its main stage on the last day for the headlining act.