MUMBAI: India's indie music scene just got a power chord to the chest. Grammy voting member Bobby “Beebob” Baskaran and music composer Richard Dudley are cranking the volume with Supernova Star Search – a high-octane national competition set to find and launch the country’s next big independent music sensations.

This isn’t your average singing contest with weepy judges and sob stories. Supernova comes loaded with a Rs 1 crore prize pool, immersive XR tech from the eyeora platform, celebrity mentors, and a roadmap to stardom. The south India edition kicks off in May 2025, with western and northern India following suit through the year.

The semi-finals and finals? Think stadium energy with industry firepower.

"Supernova is more than a competition—it’s a platform for India’s hidden talent to explode into stardom," said Moksha 360 co-founder Richard Andrew. "We’re building an ecosystem where artists are given the tools and mentorship to grow on both national and global stages."

With Bobby Baskaran’s Moksha legacy and Grammy-tier cred, and Dudley’s production prowess, the duo have built Supernova under the Moksha 360 banner—an ambitious venture geared towards reshaping India’s indie music industry. The plan? Put creators first and make viral fame sustainable.

The structure of the competition pulls no punches:

. A total prize pool of Rs 1 crore including cash, music production, video shoots, and national PR

. Auditions hosted on eyeora XR, with public voting keeping it spicy

. Live semi-finals and finals with celeb judges and seasoned industry mentors

. Artist development contracts under Moksha 360 with full-spectrum management, audio and video production, and global visibility

"As a lifelong musician and mentor, I know the struggles independent artists face. Supernova Star Search is our answer-a bold, creative, and tech-driven space for raw talent to thrive," said Beebob.

Backing the initiative are heavy-hitting partners: Alliance Française as venue host, Total Productions managing event logistics, and Radio Indigo amplifying the buzz.

The organisers promise an indie revolution. They’re here to launch careers, spark trends, and possibly melt a few amps along the way.

If you've got the pipes, lyrics or loops that deserve a national stage, Supernova might just be your launchpad. If not, grab the popcorn-this is going to be a show.