5 things to do at the Harley Rock Riders Season VI

The Harley Rock Riders Season VI will be held at the Richardson & Cruddas Foundry in Mumbai on October 30-31.

We take a look at upcoming sixth instalment of Harley Rock Riders, the iconic rock music festival and what it has to offer. Here are a few things to look forward to, including the mayhem of music and motorcycles

1. Best of Rock and Reggae with Megadeth and The Wailers

This year, Megadeth and The Wailers take the stage as the headlining acts of the 6th edition of Harley Rock Riders. Megadeth is considered a pioneer in the thrash metal scene in the world, and the band has a whopping 11 Grammy nominations to its name. The Wailers are known to tour extensively around the world, and have performed at more than 200 gigs around the globe. This will be the first time that these bands will hit the music stages in Mumbai.

2.  Custom Bike Builds

Five of the top independent bike builders of the country will showcase their creativity and talent with their customized Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The event will be judged by the acclaimed Kaichiroh Kurosu, of Cherry’s Company – a leading private custom motorcycle shop based in Japan that mainly deals with Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and has been working with the brand’s products for over 20 years.

3.  History of rock music and Harley-Davidson in India

Harley Rock Riders will showcase an exclusive graphic timeline of rock music and Harley-Davidson in India. While rock music has been a part of the musical scene in the country since the 60’s and 70’s, the genre has often been considered a new addition. This will be your chance to learn about the true origins of rock in India.

4. Get up, close with hundreds of Harleys

Witness the spectacle of hundreds of Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners riding in to the event, straight up to the exclusive Harley parking zone near the Main Stage. Motorcycle enthusiasts can also enjoy the first-hand experience of sitting atop a roaring Harley-Davidson motorcycle through the Harley-Davidson jumpstart at the venue.

5. Get grooving with three live stages!

This year Harley-Davidson is taking it up a notch with 3 live stages, more than 20 Indian bands and exceptional homegrown talent participating in the ‘Find your Freedom’ contest. Some of the bands taking up the stage include Scribe, Bhayanak Maut, Indus Creed, Superfuzz, Demonic Resurrection and The Lightyears Explode.

In addition, there will be exhibition of Harley-Davidson merchandise and apparel as well as an opportunity to sign up for the Harley-Davidson Bootcamp, scheduled for November 1, 2015.

Harley Rock Riders is the annual music property of Harley-Davidson India that celebrates and supports independent music in India and welcomes enthusiasts seeking a taste of the Harley-Davidson lifestyle. Launched in 2010, it is a festival that brings rock music and motorcycle lovers together, both bound by their burning desire for self-expression.