Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 20
The stage is set for the grand finale of Shreyas Group presents ‘Ticket to Hornbill’- India’s Biggest Band Battle 2024 on October 21 at RCEMPA, Jotsoma near Kohima. The grand finale will start from 5:00 PM.
The 7 selected bands during two days live performance rounds for the grand finale includes; Salt Rock, Yugen, Project Anonymous, The Prophets, Kapow, Fifth Note and Paper Sky. Moreover, three bands figured in wild card entry- The Featherheads, One Girl Shy and Hidden Identity.
The jury for the grand finale will include Subir Malik, Sonam Kalra, Arpito Gope, Suraj Mani and Moanungsang.
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.
Trance Effect, The Muse and Seyie Intrepid will perform as guest appearance.
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 winners.
Meanwhile, the organizers informed that entry fee of Rs. 50 will be charged per ticket for the grand finale.
Except for official vehicles with passes, all other vehicles must be parked at the Kohima Science College ground, according to Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA).
For vehicle security and traffic regulation, the organizers have outsourced the task to the Phezhu Youth Organisation Jotsoma. A service charge of Rs 20 will be applied per vehicle. Food stalls will be available at the venue.
