This beat contest organized by Temulonger Telok is said to be one of the biggest beat contests of Mokokchung town
The countdown for one of the biggest beat contests in Mokokchung town has started with ten days to go until December 17 where the young upcoming bands, joined in by veteran musicians, will rock the Mokokchung Town Hall as they bring back the soul and spirit of the eighties rock music in Mokokchung town again. This was stated in a press note issued by Impo, convener.
To add grandeur and to encourage the musicians, Dr Temsuwati (rtd) Addl Dev Commissioner, Planning & Coordination, a person who advocates strongly for the youths, will be the chief guest at the contest. Adding more to the splendor, the MD & chairman of REM Group (a business conglomerate), Temjen Imna Along Longkumer, who is known for his social activities, will be the guest of honor at the contest.
The Mokokchung Inter-Ward Beat Contest is being organized by the Temulonger Telok with active cooperation of the Ward Councils in Mokokchung town, and so far, nine out of the eighteen wards in the town have already confirmed their participation, stated the release.
The last date for the submission of forms is said to be on December 10.
The winner of the contest is said to be awarded with a cash prize of Rs 20,000 plus a running trophy and certificates while the runner-up will be rewarded with an amount of Rs 12,000. Also the contest will have individual prizes for the Best Bassist, vocalist, guitarist and drummer.
Besides, the contesting bands, there will be guest bands from Mokokchung town like the band ‘Four of Us’ which will feature veteran musicians like Alemba Longkumer, Ajen, Dr Bendang and Lima; and Temulonger Telok band.
The Temulonger Telok with its motto ‘Parading of Change’ is organizing the Mokokchung Inter-ward beat contest’ on the theme “Music a life, a soul to everything”. The Telulonger Telok aspires to reintroduce the essence and spirit of the eighties rock music which has inspired a generation of music lovers and musicians in Mokokchung town.
The organizers in the release has requested all to contact the Convener, Impo at #8575208706 or the Secretary, Mulungchet at #8974669739 for further details.
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