With the objective to promote Gospel music amongst the youngster, a Gospel Beat Contest under the theme: ‘Music to God’ was held on September 30 and October 1 at Heritage, Old DC Bungalow, Kohima.
The concert was organized by the Kohima Baptist youth Fellowship (KBYF) stated a press note.
Altogether, 12 bands from all over Nagaland is said to have participated where 6 bands were shortlisted for The Grand Finale.
‘Project Psaltery’ from Chakhesang Baptist Church, Minister Hill, Kohima emerged 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.
The press note mentioned that all the top 6 selected bands will get free audio recordings for their original songs from Rewire Sound Recording Studio, Kohima.
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 and the best Bassist -Razo Tenunu from ‘Radio city ‘ 4th NAP BC.
Tali Angh, Mathung Odyuo and James Basnet were the judges for the Gospel Beat Contest.
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