‘The New Voice – Be the Next Big Thing!’ a vocal competition with an objective to discover and nurture the potentials of young aspiring singers through intensive grooming and mentoring for a duration of 9 months. The champion of this competition will receive a prize of rupees 1 lakh and a chance to get a recording contract with BLAZON RECORDS. Event Organiser Thomthom Nakhedei, in a press release stated that 40 aspiring singers from across the state and others parts of the country sent their demo tapes, and after much screening and several elimination rounds 6 singers have made it to the finals and are now left to fight for the glorious title ‘The New Voice 2016.’ The semi-final was successfully organised on October 1 at Ukhrul Town Hall produced by Echoes Enterprise and event partners Kahorpam Horam and Bombay Hot Radio. The show was managed by Angaritsing Zimik accompanied by SanzaKashung and hosted by Shanthing Shaiza with our official LIVE band, “FRIDAY”. The panels of judges include Soreichan Nakhedei, a renowned musician; acclaimed singer, Theithei Luithui and a veteran in music H Mayami, a former member of Salt and Light Travelling Band. The shows have often been graced by eulogised and celebrated personalities like Chonchon Varah, Ngachonmi Chamroy and et al. Local band, “FUN PAGE”, also made an appearance. The final round of this show has been fixed for December 20 at Tangkhul Naga Long ground, Ukhrul. Many singers and bands from Manipur and across the nation will be featuring on this mega-event.
