Lollapalooza India 2027 lineup sparked mixed reactions across social media platforms.
Benny Dayal urged fans to support Indian artists performing alongside global acts.
Fans also questioned ticket prices, scheduling and visibility for local musicians.
The Lollapalooza India 2027 lineup has sparked a heated debate online, with music fans divided over the festival's choice of international headliners. While several listeners have criticised the selection, singer Benny Dayal has asked audiences not to overlook the Indian artists sharing the stage. The discussion has since widened into a larger conversation about representation, ticket prices and the way local musicians are positioned at major international festivals.
The fifth edition of Lollapalooza India will bring together Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit, KATSEYE, Fontaines D.C., 5 Seconds of Summer, St. Vincent and Steve Angello alongside a wide range of Indian acts.
Lollapalooza India 2027 lineup divides fans
Soon after the announcement, social media was filled with sharply different reactions. Some fans called the lineup underwhelming compared with previous editions, while others argued that the criticism was excessive.
Several users questioned the choice of international headliners, with one writing, "Worst lineup of all time delete it alr," while another said the festival had "Fell off so hard since last year's lineup".
However, the backlash was not directed at the same issue for everyone. Some fans pointed towards high ticket prices and festival management, while others felt the Indian artists deserved better billing and performance slots.
Benny Dayal urges fans to support Indian artists
Amid the debate, Benny Dayal addressed the criticism in an Instagram video and asked fans why Indian acts were not receiving the same excitement as international performers.
"I just want to say one thing. What about the Indian acts? Why aren't you excited for them? Their success, their time. On this festival, it's an international festival, it's an international brand. Give them a chance, right? Support them. This is exactly why Indians, Indian artists don't grow. So please, please take the time to check out our Indian artist music, push them music on streaming on social media platforms, and buy tickets to go watch them. Please help them grow," he said.
Musician Lisa Mishra, however, argued that promoters also had a responsibility to give Indian artists greater visibility, pointing out that some popular local names were placed far below international performers.
The debate now reflects a broader question around Lollapalooza India, whether audiences need to support Indian acts more or whether festivals themselves need to give those artists a more prominent platform.
The festival will be held on January 23 and 24, 2027, at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse.
