The Ministry of Defence announced that the Indian Air Force Band will perform at the Public Plaza, Param Yodha Sthal, National War Memorial in New Delhi on August 9, 2026 from 1700 hours to 1800 hours to commemorate Independence Day celebrations. The performance aims to foster national pride through public engagement while celebrating 150 years of the National Song 'Vande Mataram'.
The musical team consists of 32 Airmen and 8 Agniveervayu, including three women musicians. Master Warrant Officer A Srihari will serve as the principal conductor of the event, assisted by Junior Warrant Officer Moon Deka, Junior Warrant Officer Abhishek Paul, and Sergeant NT Singh. The band will perform a repertoire of patriotic and soulful numbers in what is described as a spectacular display of musical patriotism.
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