Copenhagen, Aug 27: Just two weeks after performing before 10,000 spectators at Wembley Arena in the UK, Nepali folk-rock band Nepathya received a similar response from audiences in Denmark. Tickets for the show were sold out well in advance.
On Saturday, at the famous PULEN Hall in Denmark—which evokes the grandeur of the Industrial Age—the audience was packed to capacity, with the Nepali ambassador and ambassadors to Nepal from Denmark attending with their families. Nepathya fans had gathered not only from the calm city of Copenhagen but also from nearby European countries, including Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and Belgium, bringing enthusiastic energy to the concert.
The hall doors opened at 6 PM, one hour before the concert, and the audience began arriving. When the first performance—the music video for Sa Karnali—started playing, the hall echoed with excitement and cheers. The energy intensified further as the band members appeared on stage.
Frontman and singer Amrit Gurung performed the first song, Koshi Ko Pani, amid shouts and applause, while the glow of mobile phone lights lit up the entire hall. This excitement continued throughout the two-hour concert. Nepathya returned to Denmark after nine years.
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Nepali Ambassador to Denmark, Sumnima Tuladhar, described the concert as not just a performance but a celebration of Nepali culture. “From Amrit Gurung’s team performing on stage to the management team behind the scenes, everything ran flawlessly,” she said. “The event not only brings together Nepalis living abroad but also inspires contributions to a progressive Nepal.”
Former Danish ambassador to Nepal, Gert Menkism, present with his grandchildren, said, “Nepathya’s performance, presenting traditional Nepali music professionally, felt like a bridge connecting the old, prosperous Nepal, its next generation worldwide, and the global audience.” He added, “I rarely see a concert where performers and audience are so seamlessly united.”
True to his usual style, Amrit interacted continuously with the audience throughout the concert, blending songs with conversation. “Today is Kushe Aunsi—a day to honor your father,” he said. “If you haven’t been able to call your family, do so now. Resolve misunderstandings with them if there are any.” These words emotionally moved many audience members who had traveled far from home. He also emphasized the need for Nepalis abroad to unite and preserve their language and identity.
Byoma Tamrakar, who came from Helsinki, Finland, said, “I still remember Nepathya’s concert in Helsinki in 2006. Comparing it to today, the performance and audience atmosphere made every second unforgettable. My admiration for this band has reached a new height.” She added that the musicians’ and management’s high-level presentation elevated Nepali music, while the band’s energetic performance made everyone in the audience dance.
Pralay Risal, who came from Oslo, Norway, described the concert as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for music lovers.
During the performance of Yo Jindagani, Amrit appealed to the audience to help children in Nepal who do not have access to school, highlighting a sense of social responsibility. Despite this, the band performed all their timeless hit songs. After performing Rato Ra Chandra Surya, the band concluded the concert.
Supporting Amrit were Dhurba Lama on drums, Subin Shakya on bass guitar, Niraj Gurung on guitar, Shanti Bahadur Rayamajhi on madal, and Dinesh Raj Regmi on keyboard.
“This is the result of long-awaited preparation and two years of hard work,” said local organizer Pawan Pandey. “On one hand, a dream has been fulfilled; on the other, seeing the audience leave happy brings immense joy.”
Following the successful Denmark show, the 14-member team of artists, technicians, and management traveled to Malta. The band will perform at the Malta Fair and Conventions Centre in the northern city of Attard on Wednesday, August 27. They will then head to Portugal for a show in Lisbon on Sunday, August 31, at Lisboa Ao Vivo. The final Europe tour performance will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, at Studio Seven, AED Studios, on September 3.
For most European concerts, audiences can purchase tickets online via Nepathya’s official website, www.nepathya.com.np, to reserve their seats in advance.
