8 qualify for NOH ‘14 final

Altogether 8 contestants including two wildcard entries are set to vie for the Naga Orpheus title during the Hornbill Music Festival on December 2. The semi final was held on November 8 at North East Zone Cultural Centre Park in Dimapur among 14 contestants where the bands were made to sing judges’ choice of songs along with the house band, Incipid.
On the occasion, the judges used wildcards and saved two contestants from being eliminated. The top 6 contestants who made to the finals are Albert N Hau, Limayanger, Kenei Sorhei, Marthel Jamir, Alemtemshi Imchen and Wangyat Wangsu. Nukshijungla Jamir and Kevikhonuo Mor are the two wild card entries.
This round was purely based on the judges’ choice of song according to the calibre of each contestant.
Although some contestants performed very well but their Naga Orpheus journey had to come to an end. It was an emotional moment for all the contestants since they had to part ways.
The eight contestants will perform during the Hornbill Music Festival on December 2 and the winner will be declared on the same evening. The competition will be judged on 50% judges’ points and 50% public votes. Moreover, the eight finalists will be performing at Mokokchung on November 17 and Tuli on November 18 as a part of the promotional tour.
Voting cards in Dimapur will be available at Soyachunks, Nuton Basti (9774346791), Kohima at Ura Hotel, Officer’s Hill, Near Red Cross Complex (9856543737), Peren at  New Age Traders, Rangkau Complex (9436264031, 94024036320), Jalukie at Mpom Pharmacy (9436264031, 94024036320) and Mon at Digital World, Near PWD Store (8731003456)
Contestants No. & Name
01    Albert N. Hau
12    Limayanger
17    Kenei Sorhie
15    Marthel Jamir
Contestants No. & Name
14    Alemtemshi Imchen
11    Wangyat Wangsu
18    Nukshijungla Jamir
06    Kevikhonuo