Oasis (festival)

Oasis
Oasis
	Oasis logo
Status	Active
Genre	Cultural festival
Frequency	Annual (53 editions)
Venue	BITS Pilani, Pilani campus
Locations	Pilani, Rajasthan, India
Years active	1971–present
Attendance	over 8-10,000 attendees from 350+ colleges
Organised by	Students' Council for Cultural Activities (StuCCA), BITS Pilani
Website	bits-oasis.org

Last updated April 28, 2026

Oasis is the annual cultural festival of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani). The festival features competitions and performances across a range of artistic disciplines, including music, dance, drama, fashion, comedy, and other genres of performing and visual arts.

The 50th edition, themed "Demesne of the Lost Gold", marked 50 years of the festival in 2022. The 51st edition, held in 2023, used the theme "Grimoire Galore", based on the aesthetic of fantasy books. The 52nd edition, titled "Regal Roulette", was inspired by the aesthetic of casinos and was held in 2024. The 53rd edition was held in 2025 and had a "Whispers of Edo" theme.^[1]^[2]

Oasis stages professional shows, including semi-professional music competitions such as Rocktaves, and student-led organizations.^[3]

History

Oasis began in 1971^[2] as an intra-college event, eventually growing into a national-level festival.

Past themes have included:

2011 – The Road Trip^[4]
2012 – The Reinvention^[5]
2013 – The Elements
2014 – The '90s Show^[6]
2015 – Around the World in 96 Hours^[7]
2016 – Of Gods and Men^[8]
2017 – Realms of Fiction^[9]
2018 – The Far Our Fest^[10]
2019 – Neon Noir^[11]
2022 – Demesne of the Lost Gold (50th edition celebration)
2023 – Grimoire Galore^[12]
2024 – Regal Roulette^[13]
2025 – Whispers of Edo^[2]

Events and activities

Oasis has hosts over 50 events across various artistic and intellectual domains, featuring participation from 350+ colleges across India.

Music

Rocktaves: a collegiate rock competition. Preliminary rounds are held in eight major cities:Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Pune, and Guwahati. Notable alumni include The Local Train, Parikrama, Indian Ocean, Anand Bhaskar Collective and Euphoria.
Rap Wars: A hip-hop contest. Previous participants who have gone on to achieve popularity are Raga, Seedhe Maut, Raftaar and Arpit Bala.
Pitch Perfect, Andholika, Tarang, Free Jam, Drums Duel, Axetacy: Acappella, solo vocals, instrumental, improvisation, percussion, and guitar events.

Dance

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Events include Choreography, Street Dance, Razzmataz, Desert Duel, and Tandav, covering a wide range of styles from classical to urban contemporary.

Fashion and fine arts

FASHP (Fashion Show), Mr. & Mrs. Oasis, and Femina Miss India Campus Rounds
Metamorphosis, Splash, Exposure: Videography, face painting, and photography contests.

Drama and public speaking

Stage Play: A competition featuring full-length dramatic productions.
Street Play: Events highlighting themes of social relevance and encouraging audience interaction.
Mock Parliament: Blends performance with simulated political debate
Oasis Debate: Tests participants' oratory and argumentative skills.
Mock Mime, BLAB, the Oasis Quiz, and Treasure Hunt.

N2O: The Comedy Night

N2O is the concluding event of Oasis. It has featured popular stand-up comedians such as Vir Das, Zakir Khan, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Kenny Sebastian, Kunal Kamra, and Abish Mathew.

Professional nights

Bollywood Night

The Hindi Prof Show has featured collaborations with Vishal Mishra (2024), Vishal–Shekhar (2023), Amit Trivedi (2022), Farhan Akhtar, Kailash Kher, Lucky Ali, and Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy.

EDM & Hip-Hop Night

Oasis’s EDM Night has featured DJs such as Nucleya, Seedhe Maut, KRSNA, DJ Shaan, Sevenn, Zaeden, Wolfpack, Arpit Bala, Foosie Gang, Panther, and Smoke.

Indie Night

Indie Night has featured artists such as Taba Chake, The Yellow Diary, Peter Cat Recording Co., When Chai Met Toast, The Backyard Shrooms, Parvaaz, Dualist Inquiry, The Ganesh Talkies, and Submarine in Space.

Organization

Oasis is organized by the StuCCA (Students' Council for Cultural Activities), including the General Secretary and the President of the Students' Union.

Major departments

Art, Design and Publicity (ADP)
Reception and Accommodation (RecNAcc)
Department of Control
Publications and Correspondence (PCr)
Department of Visual Media (DVM)

Minor departments

Department of Firewallz
Department of Live Events
Department of Photography (DoPy)
Informalz
Lights
Sounds
Audi Force
Backstage
Department of Theatre
Sponsorship and Marketing

Sponsorships and collaborations

Oasis receives corporate and media sponsorship from:

Companies: OnePlus, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Airtel, Red Bull, BYJU'S, Infosys, Cognizant, Lenovo, Cisco, Myntra
Media: NDTV Good Times, Channel V, ABP Live, Amar Ujala, 91.1 FM Radio City, Blogadda.com, Youth Incorporated, The Indian Music Diaries

References

↑ Incorporated, Youth (28 November 2025). "Oasis 2025 Celebrates Cultural Excellence, Student Creativity and 24×4 Fest Spirit at BITS Pilani". Youth Incorporated Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
1 2 3 Education, ABP Live (4 November 2025). "BITS Pilani To Host Oasis 2025 With 'Whispers Of Edo', Blending Japanese Elegance With Indian Y". ABP Live. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ admin (3 November 2023). "BITS Pilani: Oasis in the Desert". BITS Pilani. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
↑ DUBeat (18 October 2011). "BITS Oasis". DU Beat - Delhi University's Independent Student Newspaper. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ "BITS Pilani's 'Oasis 2012- The Reinvention' festival kicks off today". Digit. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ Edex, Team (9 November 2014). "Campus Talk". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ Beat, D. U. (7 November 2015). "BITS, Pilani Presents OASIS'15 - Around the World in 96 Hours". DU Beat - Delhi University's Independent Student Newspaper. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ Beat, D. U. (20 October 2016). "Street Play and Classical Music highlights of Oasis Day 2". DU Beat - Delhi University's Independent Student Newspaper. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ "BITS PIlani Archives". DU Beat - Delhi University's Independent Student Newspaper. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ "Govan Two Three! BITS Pilani Hosts Brit Virtuoso". www.rsjonline.com. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ Admin, D2C. "Oasis - BITS, Pilani 2019: The Neon Noir Chapter - Dare2Compete". unstop.com. Retrieved 17 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
↑ Incorporated, Youth (30 October 2023). "Oasis: The Radiant Jewel of BITS Pilani". Youth Incorporated Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
↑ ABP News Bureau (19 October 2024). "Get Set For A Roller-Coaster Week As BITS Pilani Kicks Off Its Signature Event 'Oasis 2024'". ABP Live. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

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[1] Incorporated, Youth (28 November 2025). "Oasis 2025 Celebrates Cultural Excellence, Student Creativity and 24×4 Fest Spirit at BITS Pilani". Youth Incorporated Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[:0-2] 1 2 3 Education, ABP Live (4 November 2025). "BITS Pilani To Host Oasis 2025 With 'Whispers Of Edo', Blending Japanese Elegance With Indian Y". ABP Live. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[3] (3 November 2023). "BITS Pilani: Oasis in the Desert". BITS Pilani. Retrieved 23 February 2026.

[4] DUBeat (18 October 2011). "BITS Oasis". DU Beat - Delhi University's Independent Student Newspaper. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[5] "BITS Pilani's 'Oasis 2012- The Reinvention' festival kicks off today". Digit. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[6] Edex, Team (9 November 2014). "Campus Talk". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[7] Beat, D. U. (7 November 2015). "BITS, Pilani Presents OASIS'15 - Around the World in 96 Hours". DU Beat - Delhi University's Independent Student Newspaper. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[8] Beat, D. U. (20 October 2016). "Street Play and Classical Music highlights of Oasis Day 2". DU Beat - Delhi University's Independent Student Newspaper. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[9] "BITS PIlani Archives". DU Beat - Delhi University's Independent Student Newspaper. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[10] "Govan Two Three! BITS Pilani Hosts Brit Virtuoso". www.rsjonline.com. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[11] Admin, D2C. "Oasis - BITS, Pilani 2019: The Neon Noir Chapter - Dare2Compete". unstop.com. Retrieved 17 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[12] Incorporated, Youth (30 October 2023). "Oasis: The Radiant Jewel of BITS Pilani". Youth Incorporated Magazine. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

[13] ABP News Bureau (19 October 2024). "Get Set For A Roller-Coaster Week As BITS Pilani Kicks Off Its Signature Event 'Oasis 2024'". ABP Live. Retrieved 17 March 2026.

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