With the objective to promote Gospel music amongst the youngster, a Gospel Beat Contest under the theme 'Music to God' was organized by the Kohima Baptist Youth Fellowship (KBYF) on September 30 & October 1 at Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima. Altogether, 12 bands from all over Nagaland participated where 6 bands were shortlisted for The Grand Finale. Project Psaltery from Chakhesang Baptist Church, Minister Hill, Kohima emerged as the winner and walked away with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 along with citation and free Music Video recording from Muza Production. The Headlines from SABCK and Radio City from 4th NAP Baptist Church were awarded 1st runners up and 2nd runners up respectively. All the top 6 selected bands will get free audio recordings for their original songs from Rewire Sound Recording Studio, Kohima. Tali Angh, Mathung Odyuo and James Basnet were the judges. The following individual awards were given as well;
Best Vocalist - We-u Akugha Mero from Aftershock, Kuzhami CBC Best Guitarist- Hito Swu from Headlines, SABCK Best Drummer- Dezo Thira from Project Psaltery, CBC (MH), Kohima Best Rhythm and Backup Vocalist- Bejoy Chetri from Arcane Dreams, Town BC Pfutsero Best Keyboardist - Arile Khalo from Project Psaltery, CBC, MH Kohima Best Bassist -Razo Tenunu from Radio City, 4th NAP BC.
