Kathmandu, Jan. 9 -- As 2025 drew to a close, popular singer-songwriter Bartika Eam Rai concluded her 'Ityaadi' concert series with back-to-back sold-out performances in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

The two-city tour, which took place on December 26 and 27, served as a powerful exclamation point to a prolific year for the artist. Known for her poetic lyricism and intimate solo performances, Rai embraced a 'high-octane' full-band setup in this series.

The anticipation for the 'Ityaadi' series was evident long before the first chord was struck. In Kathmandu, early bird tickets for the performance at Club Nova were sold out in just 15 minutes.

The scale of the tour's success was reflected in the final attendance figures. In Kathmandu, a capacit...