Dil-Luminati Tour: Travel To These 10 Cities To See Diljit Dosanjh's Concert

Toronto (Ontario) [Canada], July 15 (ANI): Punjabi actor-singer <keyword id="20085213" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Diljit-Dosanjh" source="keywords">Diljit Dosanjh</keyword> is currently busy enthralling his fans with tours across the globe. Ahead of his performance at <keyword id="22413141" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rogers-Centre" source="keywords">Rogers Centre</keyword>, a stadium in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he welcomed a special visitor on stage: Prime Minister of Canada <keyword id="19898713" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Justin-Trudeau" source="keywords">Justin Trudeau</keyword>. His music has reached every corner, and even the Canadian PM couldn't miss meeting him before the performance. In the video, Diljit can be seen greeting PM Trudeau with folded hands. <div type="INSTAGRAMURL" thumbUrl="undefined" caption="Caption not available." user="undefined" cmsId="1721015206356"><url><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/p/C9agntIRZxc/]]></url><permalink><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/p/C9agntIRZxc/]]></permalink><payload><![CDATA[]]></payload></div> Sharing the video, the singer wrote, "Diversity is Canada's strength. Prime Minister @justinpjtrudeau came to check out history in the making: we sold out the Rogers Centre!" As soon as the video was shared, fans and industry friends chimed in the comment section. Singer Harshdeep Kaur wrote, " Legend." One of the users wrote, "@diljitdosanjh thank you for representing each one of us on this level." Impressed by Diljit Dosanjh's presence in the country, the Canadian PM took to X handle and shared pictures from his visit to the venue where the singer performed live. <div type="twitter" handle="JustinTrudeau" handlename="JustinTrudeau" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1812570857299931577"></div> He captioned the post, which read, "Stopped by the Rogers Centre to wish @diljitdosanjh good luck before his show. Canada is a great country -- one where a guy from Punjab can make history and sell out stadiums. Diversity isn't just our strength. It's a super power." Meanwhile, on the film front, he was recently seen playing the lead role in Imtiaz Ali's 'Amar Singh Chamkila,' alongside Parineeti Chopra. He also played a pivotal role in 'Crew' starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon in lead roles. His recent track titled 'Bhairava Anthem' starring Prabhas from 'Kalki 2898 AD' created waves around the world. He is currently receiving praise for his recent release, 'Jatt and Juliet 3,' co-starring Neeru Bajwa is also a part of the film.

Diljit Dosanjh receives surprise visit from Justin Trudeau at Canada concert

Mumbai, May 1 () Personalities from the field of entertainment and sports have come together for a digital concert to be held on May 3 to raise funds for the frontline workers, who are working round the clock to contain the coronavirus pandemic.Facebook has collaborated with some of the biggest names in Indian entertainment to put together a home-to-home fundraiser concert, I For India.All the proceeds from the fundraiser concert will go to the India COVID Response Fund managed by GiveIndia, to support on-ground relief efforts.The vision for the concert is three-pronged: to entertain those locked down in their homes, to pay tribute to those who are working on the frontlines and to raise funds for those who have no work and no home and do not know where their next meal is coming from.The four-hour long concert will be live globally on Facebook on May 3 and will feature performances and personal messages from over 85 Indian and global stars including Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chorpa Jonas, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vidya Balan, Shabana Azmi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherji, Madhui Dixit Nene, Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh, Dulquer Salmaan, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana, Tiger Shroff and Sophie Turner.The music fraternity will see presence of AR Rahman, Bryan Adams, Mindy Kaling, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Jay Sean, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Jonas Brothers, Amaan Ali, Ayaan Ali, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Sonu Nigam, Anoushka Shankar, Arijit Singh, Badshah, Rekha Bharadwaj and others.Filmmakers such Farhan Akhtar, Farah Khan, Karan Johar, Kiran Rao, Zoya Akhtar and personalities from the field of sports such as Rohit Sharma, Saina Mirza and Virat Kohli will also be part of the event.Anushka Sharma said, "While we may be social distancing and that's the requirement I don't think we've ever been more connected. People helping each other, spreading awareness just so that we can protect each other and that is the victory of human spirit."Veteran actor Shabana Azmi said it's time to come "together in kinship and harmony.""It's time we realised how interdependent we are on each other. Irrespective of caste, class, gender, religion or country. It's time for introspection. It's time to shed our prejudices," she added.Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar said, "May we remember the lessons learnt and never forget we aren't above nature, we're just a small part of it."While Rani Mukerji expressed her concern towards instances of child abuse, that has increased during lockdown."I urge you all to stay more vigilant. If you see or hear anything suspicious or odd please report it to the authorities immediately," she added.Ajit Mohan, Vice President and Managing Director, Facebook India said, the social media platform is committed to being an ally for India as the country fights the coronavirus outbreak."Our efforts so far have been focused towards providing access to accurate health information and supporting communities around the country. We recently launched Facebook Fundraisers that allow people to leverage the full scale and power of the platform, and their passion, to direct resources to initiatives that can protect and save lives," Mohan said.Mohan said they are grateful to the creators, celebrities and publishers participating in 'Social For Good' Live-athon to drive the fundraisers.Atul Satija, CEO, GiveIndia, said, with the concert going live on the largest social media platform, it will help reach the millions of people who want to contribute."The 'I For India' fundraiser concert, backed by a fabulous line up of stars, really feels like a nation coming together - though we are isolated, we are united in our efforts to win this battle against COVID-19," Satija said. KKP RBRB

COVID-19: Actors, musicians and sports personalities to come together for fundraiser concert

Mumbai, May 4 () The home-to-home digital concert "I for India", held to raise funds for the frontliners working round-the-clock to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country, has raised an amount of over Rs 52 crore donations for relief.Facebook collaborated with some of the biggest names in Indian entertainment industry, including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Hollywood names like Mick Jagger, Will Smith and Sophie Turner for the fundraiser concert on Sunday.Taking to Twitter, filmmaker Karan Johar on Monday shared an image according to which the concert had become world's biggest live fundraiser on Facebook by raising Rs 4.3 crore online (and counting) with donations from corporate and philanthropists amounting to Rs 47.77 crore, and counting."From our hearts to yours. Thank you for watching. Thank you for responding. Thank you for donating. #IForIndia started out as a concert. But it can be a movement. Let's continue to build a safe, healthy &amp; strong India. I For India. Please donate," he wrote.All the proceeds from the fundraiser concert will go to the India COVID Response Fund, managed by GiveIndia, to support on-ground relief.The concert also featured Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vidya Balan, Shabana Azmi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Diljit Dosanjh, Dulquer Salmaan, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana, Mindy Kaling, Jack Black, among others.Besides singing and poetry reading, the celebrities addressed plight of migrant workers, daily wage earners, hunger in times of COVID-19, child abuse and domestic violence, both of which have been on a rise since the lockdown began in India from March 25.They also encouraged the audience to treat stray animals affectionately and develop eco-friendly habits going forward.The music fraternity saw the presence of Bryan Adams, AR Rahman, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Jay Sean, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Jonas Brothers, Amaan Ali, Ayaan Ali, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Badshah, Rekha Bhardwaj and others.Filmmakers such Farah Khan, Vishal Bhardwaj, and personalities from the field of sports such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Saina Mirza also took part in the event. JUR RDSRDS

Star-studded digital concert 'I for India' raises over Rs 52 crore for COVID-19 relief

<ul><li>For people looking to bring in 2023 with the perfect party, here’s a list of some of the most exciting events happening across India. </li><li>Chennai has a masquerade-themed party, while both Bangalore and Hyderabad have Paris-themed nights planned for the 31st. </li><li>Goa may be the ultimate destination to party like there’s no tomorrow but the list also includes NYE events taking place at Chandigarh, Jaipur, and of course, Mumbai. </li></ul>For two extremely long years, the people of the world ushered in the <keyword id="6389817" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="new-year" source="Orion">new year</keyword> cooped inside their homes. But that’s not how many, especially the millennials and Gen Z, plan to bring in 2023. If you count yourself in the list of people looking for an exciting party to set the tone for the new year, here’s a list of some of the best places across India hosting a bash on New Year’s eve: <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Delhi-NCR" comment="subhead2" text="Delhi-NCR">Delhi-NCR</cmsannotation> From Khan Market, Hauz Khas, and Mehrauli in Delhi to Cyberhub and 32nd Avenue (Milestone) in Gurgaon, there is no dearth of party spots in Delhi-NCR. But if you’re looking for something that screams NYE, then <a href="https://insider.in/new-year-eve-sohodelhi-nye-2023/event">Soho Club at Hotel Ashok </a>and Privee at Hotel Shangri-La are great picks. Famous ‘Amplifier’ singer Imran Khan will be performing live at Privee on the 31st, and the entry fee is ₹<a href="https://insider.in/imran-khan-live-on-new-years-eve-privee-the-ecstacy-hotel-shangri-la-eros-nye-2023/event">8,499</a>. The Ramada, in Gurgaon, has multiple events planned at various price packages - Glam night at Cafe Rouge, Bollywood Fiesta at Emerald, and Gourmet Exotica, <a href="https://insider.in/nye-celebration-ramada-central-gurgaon-nye-2023/event">among others</a>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Mumbai" comment="subhead2" text="Mumbai">Mumbai</cmsannotation> The city that never sleeps certainly knows a thing or two about throwing lavish, star-studded parties. While no one can promise a chance encounter with these stars, you can party the night away like one – either at the ‘black-and-bling-themed soiree’ <a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/grand-new-year/ET00347254">at the Grand Hyatt </a>starting at ₹6,234, or at the Grand New Year Festival at The Lalit Mumbai <a href="https://insider.in/the-lalit-mumbai-grand-new-year-festival-2023-nye-2023/event">starting at ₹2,000 </a>and comprising 5 different party zones, including a midnight pool party. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Bangalore" comment="subhead2" text="Bangalore">Bangalore</cmsannotation> India’s ‘tech city’ has also been bitten by the party bug. Multiple spots are hosting events on NYE. The top picks though, would be the ‘One night in Paris’ themed NYE bash hosted by XU Bangalore. And the Aura Edition 3.0 at Courtyard by Marriott. Both of these are <a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/explore/new-year-parties-bengaluru">priced at ₹2,499</a> each. Apart from it, Ironhill, which claims to be one of the <a href="https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/ironhill-india-raises-a-toast-to-bengaluru-opens-worlds-largest-microbrewery/article34200466.ece">world’s largest microbreweries</a>, is also hosting New Year`s Bash 2K23, with prices <a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/new-year-bash/ET00347081">starting at ₹7,999</a>. After the party, you could drive down to Coorg and taste the first coffee of the New Year in the middle of coffee plantations. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Goa" comment="subhead2" text="Goa">Goa</cmsannotation> Is there a place in Goa not fit for partying? There are so many options, it could get a little confusing for newcomers. You can party like there’s no tomorrow at the SINQ nightclub. Las Olas at Baga Beach is also organising a New Year bash featuring <a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/badshah-live-on-new-years-eve-at-las-olas-baga-goa/ET00346687">rapper Badshah</a>, among other artists. And the Marbela Beach Resort is hosting <a href="https://insider.in/dubfire-masquerade-nye-2023/event">artist Dubfire </a>for its Masquerade party on the 31st. However, if you’re in the mood to try your luck at the slot machines or at playing cards for the night, then Deltin Royale Casino has lined up a plethora of acts and events, including the best of Goa’s bands and instrumentalists. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Hyderabad" comment="subhead2" text="Hyderabad">Hyderabad</cmsannotation> The city of Nizams offers delicacies, the famous Charminar, and a fair share of events for New Year’s eve. In one of Hyderabad’s most posh areas lies the Taj Deccan, a luxury hotel under the Taj group. And this new year’s, it’s hosting a ‘night in Paris’-themed event for the first time in Hyderabad. With the booking price starting at ₹1200, the event is ideal for families and friends. Apart from this, The Park Hyderabad is hosting a <a href="https://insider.in/glitz-new-year-eve-party-the-park-hyderabad-nye-2023/event">Glitz New Year Eve Party </a>- with three different NYE Parties in one place at a starting price of ₹2,499. The Prism Club &amp; Kitchen is hosting <a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/nye-2023-the-prism-circus-2-0/ET00346352">Circus 2 .0 </a>featuring artists like EDM music producer Nucleya, Techno DJ Rabz, and many other artists. The ticket for Circus 2.0 starts at ₹4,000. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Kolkata" comment="subhead2" text="Kolkata">Kolkata</cmsannotation> The perfect union of history and modern culture, Kolkata is hosting some of the finest events for New Year’s Eve - such as the <a href="https://insider.in/constellation-i-nye-celebration-2022-nye-2023/event">Capella’s Constellation NYE Celebration </a>taking place at one of Kolkata’s finest boutique hotels, Altair. The booking starts at ₹7,000. Meanwhile, Raghav Chaitanya’s live concert will greet the patrons of The Westin on the 31st for a price of ₹<a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/raghav-chaitanya-live-at-the-westin-kolkata/ET00347672">3,999</a>. And The Taj City Centre is organising a ‘<a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/31st-night-at-crystal-taj-city-centre-kolkata/ET00347483">31st Night at Crystal</a>’ bash, offering liquor brands like Fratellin in wines - all for ₹3,500. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Chandigarh" comment="subhead2" text="Chandigarh">Chandigarh</cmsannotation> An upcoming party hub, Chandigarh certainly brings more to dance nights than foot-tapping dhol beats. Here are the main events happening in the city on December 31st - “JazzyB” live performance at the Hard Rock Cafe, Chandigarh; Sunanda Sharma’s live performance at JW Marriott’s Sparkles and Shine night; and New Year Bash with Babbu Maan at Forest Hill Golf &amp; Country Club Resort, Mohali. Also, after hosting the EDM duo Hari &amp; Sukhmani on Christmas, The Finch, Chandigarh is all set to host a night with famous Punjabi singer <a href="https://insider.in/new-year-bash-ft-jenny-johall-dj-yamya-the-finch-chandigarh-nye-2023/event">Jenny Johall and DJ Yamya </a>for the New Year’s. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Jaipur" comment="subhead2" text="Jaipur">Jaipur</cmsannotation> If partying like the royals is on your bucket list this year, then Jaipur has plenty of options to offer. The pink city is leading up to 2023 with singer Diljit Dosanjh’s live concert, as part of his Born to Shine World Tour. The tickets <a href="https://insider.in/saregama-live-born-to-shine-world-tour-ft-diljit-dosanjh-nye-2023/event">start at ₹3499 </a>and the event will take place at the Jaipur Exhibition &amp; Convention Centre (JECC). Apart from it, there is the ‘NYE 2023’ event taking place at Clark’s Amer, <a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/nye-2023-at-clark-s-amer-jaipur/ET00347359">starting at ₹7,999</a>. Jaipur Adda, one of Jaipur’s most famous nightlife spots, is also hosting an NYE party, complete with firecrackers, unlimited drinks, a buffet dinner, and other activities. The price <a href="https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/new-year-party-at-jaipur-adda/ET00346239">starts at ₹2,999</a>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Chennai" comment="subhead2" text="Chennai">Chennai</cmsannotation> Look beyond ‘lungi dance’, and you’ll see that Chennai grooves like no one’s business. In fact, for New Year’s, MGM Beach Resort is throwing a New Year Beach Party with unlimited food and alcohol at ₹3,999. Additionally, Radisson Blu is hosting a Masquerade Night with DJ Duke, <a href="https://insider.in/new-year-party-masquerade-night-2023-nye-2023/event">starting at ₹4,499</a>. Le Royal Méridien Chennai also has three different parties happening at one location, with tickets <a href="https://insider.in/indias-largest-2023-elite-party-nye-2023/event">starting at ₹1,499</a>. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Gokarna" comment="subhead2" text="Gokarna">Gokarna</cmsannotation> This quaint little beach town in Karnataka has a lot to offer - including the <a href="https://insider.in/gokarna-music-festival-30-new-year-blast-nye-2023/event">Gokarna Music Festival 3.0</a>. Different from most music festivals, this one starts with a trek but ends with DJ and beachside parties. Taking place at the Gokarna Main Beach, the festival starts at 10 in the morning on December 31, 2022, and ends on January 1, 2023. Tickets start at ₹4,999. 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From Delhi to Bangalore: the most exciting party spots you can bookmark for NYE

Mumbai, May 4 () Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Madhuri Dixit Nene among others turned signers for a digital concert to raise funds for the frontliners working round-the-clock to contain the coronavirus pandemic in the country.Facebook collaborated with some of the biggest names in Indian entertainment industry and Hollywood names like Mick Jagger, Will Smith and Sophie Turner to put together a home-to-home fundraiser concert, 'I For India' on Sunday.The line-up was introduced by filmmakers Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar, with Akshay Kumar kick-starting the concert with a poem penned by lyricist Manoj Muntashir, titled "Tumse Ho Nahi Payega."It was followed by Aamir and his director-wife Kiran Rao, who said it was important in current times to extend support to the needy."But most importantly, to not leave hope," Aamir said, urging people to donate for the frontline workers. The duo then sang classics such as "Aa Chalke Tujhe Main Leke Chalun" and "Jeena Isika Naam Hai".Shah Rukh closed the concert with a song composed by rapper Badshah and penned by lyricist Saini. Titled "Sab Sahi Ho Jayega", the song is about the perils of being locked up inside homes and the hope that sooner or later the world will be coronavirus free. "Everybody who knows me knows that I cannot sing to save my life. So thank you for taking a chance on me, everybody. But that's what life is about, it's about good chances, hope, kindness and compassion in whatever ways we can," Shah Rukh said.Shah Rukh's son, AbRam, also made an appearance in the song and the duo put up some adorable dance moves together. Towards the end, when the "Fan" actor said he can go for "one more", AbRam said, "Papa, it's enough."Madhuri performed her rendition of popstar Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" with her son Arin on the piano. Alia Bhatt, along with sister Shaheen and composer Ankur Tewari, sang "Ek Kudi" from her film "Udta Punjab" and title song of her father Mahesh Bhatt's film "Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin".Alia and Shaheen thanked the essential service providers and frontline workers for their continued, winning efforts amid testing times.Farhan Akhtar, along with his band, performed "Tum Ho Toh" from his film "Rock On!!", while Hrithik sang the popular track "Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan" and played the piano. Tiger Shroff, known for his dance moves and action films, sang "Theher Ja Tu Kisi Bahane Se" and the classic "Roop Tera Mastana". By the end of the 4 hour 20 minute-long concert, over Rs 3 crore were raised. All the proceeds from the fundraiser concert will go to the India COVID Response Fund managed by GiveIndia, to support on-ground relief. The concert also featured Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vidya Balan, Shabana Azmi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Diljit Dosanjh, Dulquer Salmaan, Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal, Anushka Sharma, Ayushmann Khurrana, Mindy Kaling, Jack Black, among others.The celebrities also addressed plight of migrant workers, daily wage earners, hunger in times of COVID-19, child abuse and domestic violence, both of which have been on a rise since the lockdown began in India from March 25.They also encouraged the audience to treat stray animals affectionately and develop eco-friendly habits going forward.The music fraternity saw the presence of Bryan Adams, AR Rahman, Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Jay Sean, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Jonas Brothers, Amaan Ali, Ayaan Ali, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Badshah, Rekha Bhardwaj and others. Filmmakers such Farah Khan, Vishal Bhardwaj, and personalities from the field of sports such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Saina Mirza also took part in the event. JUR RDSRDS

Shah Rukh, Aamir, Hrithik turn singers to raise funds for COVID-19

<ul><li>The Sony SRS-XG500 is a cylindrical speaker covered in a high-quality mesh fabric.</li><li>It packs two subwoofers, two passive radiators and two tweeters.</li><li>Priced at ₹32,990, it goes up against the JBL Boombox 2.</li></ul>Sony’s party speaker line-up is packed to the gills, boasting features ranging from crazy gesture controls to nightclub-style lighting. The latest addition to it is the SRS-XG500, which is a modern take on the traditional boombox. Powered by two subwoofers, two passive radiators and two tweeters, the SRS-XG500 seems to be tuned specifically for high-energy house parties that require a ton of bass. It goes up against the JBL Boombox 2 in terms of features, but is a little pricey, at ₹32,990. So what justifies the premium? Find out in this review. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Built like a tank" comment="subhead" text="Built like a tank">Built like a tank</cmsannotation> One of the biggest highlights of the SRS-XG500 is its design and build quality. It is a cylindrical speaker covered in a high-quality mesh fabric and reinforced with a sturdy matte finish plastic frame, it is built to last. The front of the speaker hosts a bunch of buttons that let you turn it on and off, toggle the Bluetooth pairing mode, skip, play and pause tracks and also enable the Mega Bass mode. That’s it, no digital display or any bells and whistles — just simple tactile buttons with great feedback that get the job done easily without thinking or looking twice. <div type="image" title="3" msid="86009538" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The front of the speaker hosts a bunch of buttons that let you interact with it.&amp;lt;span class"><payload><![CDATA[The front of the speaker hosts a bunch of buttons that let you interact with your music.]]></payload></div> The speaker is IP66 certified, which ensures it’s dust and water-resistant. Additionally, it has a thick cover on the back to protect the buttons and connectivity ports — including two USB ports, an audio-in jack and a quarter-inch port. Here, you’ll also find the ‘Battery’ button at the back that summons the lady in the speaker to tell you how much battery percentage you have left, as well as the Party Connect button that lets you connect to other compatible Sony Speakers for a stereo experience. In the same enclosure, you’ll find the Guitar button that’ll let you mute or unmute the quarter-inch input and a Light button that’ll let you toggle the LED lights on or off. The two USB ports can charge devices but only one of them can actually connect to a storage device and play music. On the downside, it misses a USB Type-C port, which for me is a tradeoff as many smartphones these days ship with Type-C to Type-C or Type-C to Lightning cables, so it just makes sense. <div type="image" title="4" msid="86009586" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The rear of the speaker hosts a ton of connectivity options but lacks a USB Type-C port.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Calling the speaker portable would be a stretch, as it weighs 5.5 kg; so heavy that you can easily do weights with it. To make things easier for you, it has a massive handle on the top that merges with the frame around the passive radiators. Honestly, it was because of this handle that I had the confidence to move the speaker around to different rooms in my house when I wanted to listen to music while doing chores. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Two apps, double the confusion" comment="subhead" text="Two apps, double the confusion">Two apps, double the confusion</cmsannotation> When you first connect to the speaker using an iOS device, you’ll be prompted to download the accompanying Sony Sound Centre app. The app lets you control various aspects of the speaker, including sound profile, music source, power options, lighting and mostly childish DJ effects, but the problem is it can get a little too overwhelming at times. I found myself using the app mostly to change the equaliser options, the source of the audio and sometimes to turn on the battery saver mode. Sony has its own profiles (Mega Bass and Live Sound) that can be used once you turn on the ClearAudio+ mode. You can also make your own adjustments to the EQ by selecting the custom option in the Sound Settings, but your scope is limited to only three broad frequencies of Bass, Middle and Treble. We recommend using the DJ effects (flanger and isolator) only when the party in the house reaches its peak — trying these among fully functioning people may get you the moniker of the most annoying person in your group. Just in case you want to take things up a notch, you can try the Fiestable app for even more DJ effects — yes, here you get the ability to control flanger and isolator effects using your phone’s motion sensor, which is honestly clumsier than a monkey riding a bike. The lighting effects in the app are fun, but since you’ll mostly be seeing the speaker straight up, the accents on the sides would barely ever be noticed by you. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="All about that bass" comment="subhead" text="All about that bass">All about that bass</cmsannotation> As I mentioned before, the SRS-XG500 packs great hardware — two subwoofers, two passive radiators and two tweeters, all of which produce good quality sound. In terms of codecs, it supports SBC, AAC and Sony’s own LDAC. I listened to a variety of songs on the speaker, from Bollywood bangers to high-energy EDM songs and even had a mini weekend party to get a sense of what it’s capable of. In its most ‘organic’ settings, with all the fancy equalisation turned off, it’s a very balanced and capable speaker. One thing I’ve observed with several speakers with passive radiators is that the high frequencies or the treble kind of get lost in the quest for bone-shaking bass. But that’s not the case here. The frequencies are separated very nicely and the bass doesn’t overpower the mids and the highs. The voice of an artist isn’t veiled by other sounds and more importantly, a lot of times you can figure out the way a certain song was intended to be heard by the music producer. <div type="image" title="2" msid="86009613" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Two passive radiators can be found on the sides of the SRS-XG500 that are illuminated by LED accents.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> For instance, the ambient sounds of a street in Tom Misch’s rendition of Isn’t She Lovely were so well reproduced that I had to pause for a moment to appreciate it. This airy atmosphere is something that several Bluetooth speakers struggle to reproduce. Live performances too can be enjoyed very well with these. I tried out John Mayer’s magnum opus concert Where The Light Is Live at LA and it delivered. Since the concert has three different sets (acoustic, rock trio and a full orchestral band), I could put the speaker’s spatial resolution to its limits. Here, the SRS-XG500 did have its limitations as a standalone speaker, but it was able to give a good sense of which instrument was making what sound and from where. If you are hoping to get a good soundstage, you may have to pair this up with another compatible Sony speaker. But where this speaker really feels at home is playing upbeat, high tempo, bass-heavy music. Cranking that MegaBass mode on a club-banger does take the party to a different level. This is more pronounced at higher volumes, as the passive radiators can be unleashed then. I played a variety of songs in a mini house party by artists including (but not limited to) Doja Cat, Kanye West, Drake, BTS, Sean Paul, Lil Nas X, Diljit Dosanjh, Micky Singh, Guru Randhawa, Kid Laroi, Enrique and Pitbull, and it consistently delivered punchy audio. I also tried the guitar plugin feature while jamming to a track I made on GarageBand. The raw output of my electric guitar (without a guitar processor or interface) was a little too warm to my liking. Connecting my guitar processor helped a lot and I also liked the fact that there’s a separate knob for changing mic/guitar input volume. If you’re planning to connect a semi-acoustic guitar, make sure it has an equaliser on it. That being said, if you want to entertain yourself or your guests with your guitar chops or just by plugging in a microphone for a karaoke night, you’re going to have a lot of fun. <div type="image" title="5" msid="86009626" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The speaker comes with a nifty little handle to carry it around. &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> While all of this was mostly on Apple Music with the highest streaming settings, the speaker managed to perform well even on video streaming platforms such as YouTube. There’s a noticeable difference in sound quality, but that’s only because of the bitrate of the two services. Watching movies, TV shows or podcasts can be a bit tricky though, as the sound is too bassy, and it can quickly get a little distracting. I observed that the background score or laugh tracks often overpowered the vocals. In podcasts, the low end seeped into the speaker’s voice, making it a bit difficult to hear. For this, I recommend diving down into the sound settings of the app and turning down the Low frequency in the custom EQ. The best part is, there is no compromise on thump even at low volumes — that’s the sweet spot that you’d mostly be hitting while chilling by yourself or working from home. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Big on battery" comment="subhead" text="Big on battery">Big on battery</cmsannotation> The SRS-XG500’s bulky design helps it accommodate a large battery that has a claimed playtime of 30 hours (with MegaBass turned on and volume at 19%). It also ships with a proprietary fast charger that claims to provide 3 hours of playtime with just 10% of charge. These are impressive figures, and they somewhat hold up in real life as well. It managed to sustain my excitement (read abuse) of playing loud music at 60-80% volume for almost two and a half days. I also managed to fully charge my phone twice during this period. These are impressive figures. Charging the speaker entirely took about two and a half hours. If you aren’t planning on holding parties every day, you may want to keep this plugged in, and Sony did think about it. They have included a Battery Care feature in the Sound Centre app that doesn’t charge the speaker beyond 90% to save the battery in the long run. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;" class="redcator-table-advance"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Pros </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Cons </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Window-rattling bass </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Accompanying apps can be too overwhelming </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Great design </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Heavy </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Tons of battery life </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Sound can be too warm for some people </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Easy to connect </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Not enough punch for outdoor situations </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Guitar/mic input with separate audio controls </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Water and dustproof </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> You can’t go wrong with this speaker if you’re somebody who likes hosting small house parties. It packs quite a punch, along with great connectivity options and an everlasting battery. The IP66 certification is a great peace of mind feature, as parties do tend to get messy more often than not. And even if you aren’t a party person, the ability to carry around a powerful Bluetooth speaker around the house is a great thing to have. Yes, a Type-C port is sorely needed, so is a lower price tag, but hearing your windows rattle on a party night may help justify it. 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