Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 19
After two days live performance rounds by 30 shortlisted bands for ‘Ticket to Hornbill,’ seven bands have been selected for the grand finale, scheduled for October 21 at RCEMPA, Jotsoma near Kohima.
“Ticket to Hornbill”-India’s Biggest Band Battle 2024 is the curtain raiser to the 25th edition of the Hornbill Music Festival, Nagaland.
Theja Meru, chairman, Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA) announced the 7 selected bands for the grand finale, which includes; Salt Rock, Yugen, Project Anonymous, The Prophets, Kapow, Fifth Note and Paper Sky.
Wild card entry comprises- The Featherheads, One Girl Shy and Hidden Identity.
Nagaland’s higher education & tourism minister Temjen Imna Along will be the special guest while Abu Metha, Advisor to Chief Minister Nagaland will be the guest of honour.
The grand finale will start from 5:00 PM.
A total prize money of Rs 4 million has been set for this ‘Ticket to Hornbill’- India’s Biggest Band Battle with 1st prize at Rs 2 million, 2nd- Rs 1 million and Rs 5 lakh for third prize.
Musical equipment worth Rs 5 lakh will also be given to individual prizes.
