With Oasis drawing close, the Oasis English Press had an enchanting discussion with Sheelvrat Sinha, the Coordinator of Gurukul, regarding their work for the upcoming fest.

Sheelvrat introduced Gurukul as a ‘unique club that focused on a musician’s raw potential rather than immediate performance abilities’. He commented that their working style did not rely on fixed group meetings, but operated on a slot-wise system, giving members access to fully equipped club rooms for practice whenever they needed.

Regarding their plans for Oasis, Sheelvrat mentioned that they planned to reintroduce their signature legacy events: Drum Duels and Axetacy. He explained that Drum Duels was a high-energy competition where drummers competed on separate drum kits, making it an incredibly intense and entertaining experience for the audience. Axetacy was a captivating guitar showcase between two guitarists where they jammed, performed, and competed with each other. He noted that the preparatory work was extensive. Gurukul had meticulously vetted judges for their events to ensure fair and unbiased scoring, and had crafted challenging backing tracks for the competitors to play along to.

Alongside these independent events, they also looked forward to build their competitive spirit by participating in Tarang. While its planning had only started recently, Sheelvrat pointed out that the club had already gained an incredible momentum. He continued that stepping onto the stage brought them ‘an unmatched adrenaline rush, especially since they were facing off against many other talented groups and individuals’. For Sheelvrat and the Gurukul team, the thrill of seeing everyone perform live was what drove them to deliver a crowd-resonating production.

Sheelvrat recalled his experience as the Coordinator was filled with ups and downs. He expressed that the semester had been chaotic and blurry, because he had to navigate through their events juggling new equipment setups, such as a ‘completely new mixer’, on minimal sleep.

He expressed that, at its core, Gurukul functioned like a family where members could grow their passion for music. As Oasis drew closer, Sheelvrat urged everyone to come see the club’s performances and hoped that it would spark an interest for music in them.