BTM Cultural Academy recently completed its 30th Anniversary - a glorious journey that began in 1992.
The Academy was founded with a vision to promote Indian Classical Music and Dance. Located in South Bangalore, the academy is one of the prime organisations in Bangalore's cultural scene. Since April 1992, the Academy has been organising monthly music concerts by leading and upcoming artists. Having started with one concert a month, it is now organizing nearly Twenty five concerts a year. These also include Classical Dance programmes and also Hindustani Music concerts. We have conducted, on an average, 20 programs every year since inception - nearly 600 programs so far (as of 2024)!
The Academy organises special thematic concerts periodically in addition to the Aradhana Mahotsava Sapthaha in January every year. Jugalbandhis, Vocal and Instrumental duets, Instrumental ensembles, Ragam-thanam-pallavi concerts arranged by the Academy are well received. The Academy has also been invited to co-host programmes along with many other Cultural organisations in view of our standing in this field. Such programmes include Music therapy, Felicitation to leading artists, Yuva Sangeethothsava, Music concerts, etc.
The Academy had the unique distinction of producing and releasing a CD of compositions of Karnataka mahila vaggeyakaras sung by Senior mahila vidushis. This project was the first of its kind in the history of Carnatic music.
The Academy has at present about 350 annual members and more than 250 life members. Its activities are supported by its members, a few patrons of fine arts and also grants.The Academy has won respect and admiration of musicians and music lovers alike with the voluntary and honorary services of a committee of dedicated members. Dept of Kannada & Culture of Govt. of Karnataka recognizing the services of the Academy to the cause of Classical arts, had provided grants in some of the past years. Donations made to BTMCA are eligible for tax deduction, as the academy is a registered trust.
The Academy continues to march forward with confidence to spread the love of music among the art-loving citizens in the years ahead. We welcome you to participate in this mission by becoming members and also donating generously for the promotion of fine arts.
Please do visit our YouTube channel for samples of our earlier programs conducted over the years, including our 25th Anniversary Programs. Our website: www.btmculture.org
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