Shrey Bijlani

Namaste! I’m Shrey, a second-year neuroscience undergrad with a love for music, and I’m running for my second term as Band Manager of Indian Music Society!

Here’s a bit about me and my musical background:

• Trained in tabla for over a decade and hold two diplomas
• Performed on stage and organised a tabla youth showcase
• Learnt clarinet and flute during school
• Started teaching myself the harmonium and guitar, experimenting with a range of Bollywood tracks and qawwali
• Enjoy working with people from diverse musical backgrounds and learning from my peers
• Enjoy listening to all types of Indian music, from old Mohammed Rafi songs to the classical stylings of Ustad Zakir Hussain
• Sing along to Hindi songs in my spare time

Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far this year:

• Founded Indian Music Society and became affiliated
• Built a strong network with classically trained musicians across UCL
• Performed at a ticketed drama production at Bloomsbury Theatre
• Hosted our first-ever open mic night at Print Room Café
• Run regular band sessions covering a range of areas within Indian music

Here’s what I’ll do if re-elected:

• Continue to deliver fun and high-quality band sessions and open mic nights
• Organise regular social events for anyone interested in Indian music
• Arrange workshops delivered by senior Indian classical musicians
• Make it a priority to help spread the richness of Indian music to a wider audience

Vote for me and let’s continue to grow Indian Music Society into something even bigger and better!