Recipients of MG Music Awards 2022 with others on June 18. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | June 18
The 2nd edition of the prestigious MG Music Awards 2022 under the aegis of Musicians Guild (MG) took place at Regional Centre of Excellence for Music & Performing Arts (RCEMPA), Jotsoma near Kohima on June 18.
This award featured 12 categories. It has been conceptualized as competition platform for musicians at the north east level, wherein around 250 entries received from the north eastern states.
The judges include; Shalmali- Indian pop sensation, song- writer and composer, Karan- an award winning Indian artist, composer, producer and engineer based in Los Angeles, California and Among Jamir, a Mumbai–based musician.
The award ceremony also witnessed performance by Nourhe, ZT Slingshot, Imliakum Aier & The Electric Cool Kid, Asu J FT, Imsongdi Imsong, Big Dane, Bozio Nienu, Hime, Akhrieze, Mezanuo, Achumla & Albert.
Ruopfhuzhano Whiso assisted the award ceremony as host. MG president Melekhoto Pucho thanked everyone for the success of the event.
Recipient of MG Music Awards 2022
Best Rock Artist – Fifth Note
Best Rap/HipHop Artist – Big Dane
Best Indie Artist – Temsu Clover
Best Pop Solo Artist – KL Pamei
Best Pop Duo/Group Artist – The Gluttones
Best Electronic Artist – Valentina, GFRY, Jintu
Best Song of the Year – Klanjan for “Knight in Shining Armour”
Best Gospel Artist - Achumla Jingrü Sangtam
Most Promising Artist – (1) Joshua Shohe (2) O Daapun
Best Music Video –Lily Sawian feat B4NSHAN & Lucy for Suri
Best Folk Fusion Artist – Achumla Jingrü & Albert Jingrü for Oh Mungmung!
Best Sound Engineer - Ode, Tk Lemtur