Goa govt gives "in principle" nod for Sunburn festival in Feb

The tourism department of Goa has given "in principle" approval for hosting Sunburn EDM festival in the state next month, a minister said Thursday.

Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said final approval for the popular music event will be given only when its promoter fulfils the criteria laid down by the Goa government.

Sunburn, which celebrated its decade-long stint in the coastal state, was being held outside Goa for the last two years.

"Everybody wants EDMs back in Goa. We have taken a decision to give in principle approval to Sunburn Klassique to host the festival (in February)," Ajogankar said in a press statement here.

"However, final approval will be given only when the promoter fulfils the criteria laid down by the government," he added.

The promoter of Sunburn,Percept Live, the wholly owned subsidiary of Percept Ltd, has announced a collaboration with Goa-based nightlife and promotions giant Klassique to co-promote all Sunburn events in the ...