India's Musicians Are Rallying Behind A Band After They Weren't Allowed To Play At This Pune Bar

The Plus Ones Weren't allowed to play at Local Gastro Bar because they couldn't promise 100 guests to the venue.

This is Aayushi Jagad, one part of Pune-based duo The Plus Ones.

Aayushi Jagad

She, along with her partner Roy Kulkarni and another friend, was supposed to play a gig at Local Gastro Bar in Pune on September 16.

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On September 7, Jagad uploaded this status containing WhatsApp screenshots that claim the venue told her she'd need to round up about 100 cover guests in order to play there.

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She claimed that they told her they wouldn't be doing the gig with her, because her band couldn't guarantee the number of guests they want.

Aayushi Jagad

Since the post was uploaded, hundreds of musicians have shared and commented in support of Jagad.

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Jagad told BuzzFeed that she frequently plays gigs in Mumbai and Pune, and that she's never had a problem like this before.

Aayushi Jagad

"This was the next level. And two of their regular acts, both friends of the bar owners, perform without such a huge audience," Jagad said.

Local Gastro Bar confirmed that The Plus Ones were supposed to play at their venue, but refused to comment further.