The ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 concluded a spectacular three-day celebration at Mahalakshmi Lawns, Pune, attracting over 20,000 fans and reaffirming its status as one of India’s most iconic multi-genre music festivals. Organized by NODWIN Gaming in collaboration with Zee Live, this edition featured an all-Indian lineup showcasing the country’s brightest musical talent across multiple genres.

Festivalgoers enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere from the moment the gates opened, moving between stages and discovering new artists. Across the weekend, more than 70 performers took the stage, spanning genres such as folk, hip-hop, Marathi hip-hop, Bollywood, indie, pop, EDM, and stand-up comedy, alongside interactive comedy experiences. The audience ranged from toddlers to attendees in their sixties, highlighting the festival’s ability to bring together multiple generations in a shared cultural celebration.

Headliners and Rising Talent

Headlining acts included Aditya Gadhvi, Aditya Rikhari, Indian Ocean, KING, Nucleya & Friends, Prateek Kuhad, Raftaar x KR$NA, and Talwiinder, delivering some of the weekend’s most memorable moments. Alongside these marquee names, emerging and independent artists such as Bandish Projekt, Bharat Chauhan, Faheem Abdullah, Gini, Hargun Kaur, Kushagra ft. Tanishka, Naalayak, Nanku-Karun, Pho, Vasu Raina, and Vichaar showcased India’s vibrant music ecosystem, reinforcing NH7 Weekender’s role as a platform for both established and rising talent.

“Performing at NH7 Weekender in Pune was an incredible experience,” said Talwiinder. “The energy from the crowd was unreal. Seeing thousands of people sing along and fully immerse themselves in the music reminds you why live festivals are so special.”

Comedy and Interactive Experiences

Comedy added another layer of entertainment, with performances from Aaditya Kulshreshtha (Kullu), Anish Goregaonkar, Fatima Ayesha, Rajat Sood, Shreeja Chaturvedi, Sonali Thakker, Sumaira Shaikh, Supriya Joshi, Urjita Wani, Urooj Ashfaq, and Varun Thakur. Interactive segments like Kvizzing with Kumar Varun and Madhur Model encouraged audience participation, enhancing the festival experience.

“NH7 Weekender 2026 shows the power of live experiences when artists, audiences, and partners come together,” said Gareth Eswin Thomas, Business Head at Z Live. “Through our partnership with NODWIN, the festival’s spirit reached audiences far beyond Pune, shaping India’s modern festival landscape.”

Immersive Activities and Brand Experiences

Beyond music and comedy, festivalgoers enjoyed brand activations, food zones, and interactive activity areas, making the event a dynamic cultural gathering for India’s youth.

“Bringing NH7 Weekender back to Pune and seeing that energy from fans was incredibly special,” said Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and MD of NODWIN Gaming. “The lineup featured entirely Indian artists, showcasing the depth of talent in the country and the enthusiasm of audiences eager to support them. Thanks to our partners, this edition was a huge success, and we’re already planning to make next year even bigger and more exciting.”

The 2026 edition highlighted the strength of India’s independent and mainstream music scene, combining packed stages, enthusiastic crowds, and a celebration of homegrown talent.

The festival was presented by ICONiQ White Packaged Drinking Water, powered by Mastercard, curated by Big Bad Wolf, with Exceed Entertainment as the revenue partner and EVA Live as the event partner.

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The world of sports betting and gaming is set for a major shake-up with the launch of GoldenRace’s innovative, new number game, Goal2Win, designed to captivate the massive global football audience. Goal2Win successfully bridges the gap between the universal passion for the “king of sports” and the proven thrill of number-based predictions, offering partners a fresh, high-potential product for monetisation.

Goal2Win is a premium offering that takes the familiar, classic number game format and integrates it with a dynamic, football-centric theme. This unique combination makes the game instantly recognisable yet excitingly new, appealing both to seasoned sports bettors and newcomers seeking an engaging, simplified experience.

Goal2Win is GoldenRace’s proposal to mix innovation and tradition. It offers operators a product that leverages the immense reach of football fandom while delivering the straightforward, engaging gameplay and massive win potential expected from a top-tier number game. It’s a compelling blend of excitement, simplicity, and significant reward potential.

Key features driving engagement and potential winnings:

Goal2Win is engineered for maximum player retention and high stakes, boasting dynamic gameplay and powerful features:

• Multiplier feature: Players can place the same set of bets across an impressive twenty-two consecutive events, significantly driving up potential winnings and ensuring sustained engagement over time.
• Jackpots and Mega Jackpots: The game includes tiered winnings with both standard Jackpots and highly coveted Mega Jackpots, promising life-changing sums and acting as a powerful player motivator.
• Quick picks: For rapid access to the action, the Quick picks option allows the system to randomly select numbers, streamlining the betting process for players.
• Row/Column selector: Enhancing the user experience, selector buttons enable players to easily pick an entire row or column of numbers, simplifying sophisticated betting.

Goal2Win represents a unique opportunity for operators to tap into the immense global football fanbase with a product that is both innovative and instantly recognisable. It stands poised to become a staple offering, driving higher stakes and attracting a broader demographic to the operators’ portfolio.

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Yaspa, the Pay by Bank fintech, today announced a partnership with PayAdmit, the London-based payment software provider and orchestrator used by merchants across eCommerce, iGaming and digital services. The integration brings Pay by Bank to PayAdmit’s platform, giving its merchants a faster, secure, cost-effective way to accept customer payments with real-time confirmation.

PayAdmit offers a modular payments stack that includes White Label, Cashier Service, Payment Bridge and Payment Concierge Service — a high-touch support layer for resolving payment issues in real time. The platform aggregates 350+ global payment methods and provides streamlined onboarding, enabling merchants to go live in as little as 14 days.

Adding Yaspa gives PayAdmit’s clients a high-conversion bank payment option built for speed, conversion and compliance.

Yaspa’s Head of Commercial, Amie Kadhim, said: “PayAdmit moves fast and sets a high bar on payment performance, reliability and checkout experience. We’re excited to power their next chapter with instant bank payments that are speedy, secure and deliver a smooth, mobile-first experience – boosting approval rates and settling funds immediately.”

For PayAdmit’s merchants, the integration with Yaspa delivers:

• Real-time deposit confirmation
• Lower processing costs versus traditional methods i.e. debit and credit cards
• Reduced fraud and chargeback risk with bank-level authentication
• A smoother mobile journey with no card details to key in

Yaspa’s benefits align with PayAdmit’s focus on performance, security and a modern, merchant-friendly toolkit.

Vladyslav Kolodistyi, CEO of PayAdmit added: “Our mission is to give merchants a flexible, future-proof payments stack. Partnering with Yaspa adds a best-in-class, instant bank payment option, so clients get higher conversion with less complexity.”

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