One DM — from a stranger who found me through my LED tutorials — led me to pack my bags and fly to Nepal. Twice. And what happened next became one of the most unforgettable productions of my career.
Kandara. Nepal’s most iconic folk-pop band. 32 years of music so deep it’s woven into Nepali culture. And the venue? Club Nova, Thamel — a carbon copy of Omnia, the viral Las Vegas nightclub. One of the most technologically advanced nightclubs in Asia.
A folk band. A Vegas-style club. Two countries. One night that made history.
In this vlog I take you through the full journey —
→ How a fan’s DM changed everything
→ Reece trip: walking Club Nova’s LED structure for the first time
→ Pokhara: meeting the band, understanding their music & culture
→ The production month: Resolume, MadMapper, audio-reactive visuals, lyric sync, kinetic lift programming
→ Installation week: chaos, delays, and adapting on the fly
→ Show night: 2,500 people, one voice, history made
This was the first time a Bangladeshi technical team ran full production for a Nepali artist at this scale. We were about to make history — and we did.
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About Kandara:
For over 32 years, Kandara has been one of Nepal’s most beloved bands —
weaving folk traditions, mountain soul, and contemporary sound into music
that generations of Nepalis call their own. Their songs don’t just play —
they live in people’s memories, festivals, and homes.
🌐 www.kandaraband.com
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Kandara Band Members:
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Bivek Shrestha — Founding Chairperson & Lead Vocalist
Sunil Thapa — Co-Founder & Drummer
Avinash Gayak — Madalist / Percussionist
Pankaj Jha — Bassist
Sandesh Muzo — Guitarist
Neil Ghatani — Keyboardist
Simon Tajhya — Sound Engineer
Nabin Thapa — Technical Specialist
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🎵 Band: Kandara, Nepal
📍 Venue: Club Nova, Thamel, Kathmandu
⚡ Production: Studio Z BD, Bangladesh
🗓️ Show Date: April 10, 2026
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Previous release of this series- https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2gtzqq_ULF6x_Z_sEaBlayyD1gE0Hoka
Script, Idea- Zunayed Sabbir Ahmed
AV Production- Ariful Islam Bappi
