Native Trax Society has invited nominations for the 6th edition of the Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN). Instituted in 2009, MAN has been honouring local music makers each year for their artistry and originality by rewarding excellence in music of different genres. It has showcased musicians and others involved in the local music industry and helped them win recognition and fame.
The winners were decided by an eminent panel comprised of individuals with experience as well as an open ear for new sounds who assess musical content as well as the potential of the artists/bands. The awards carry a cash prize of Rs 10,000 for each category.
Past winners of the Music Awards of Nagaland included Divine Connection, which went on to win the ‘Kurkure Desi Beats Rock On with MTV’; Alobo Naga and the Band, winners of Best Indian Act, MTV Europe awards 2012; and Still Rhyming, the first hiphop crew from NE India to be featured on VH1 Hit Factory, among others.
Artists, recording studios, producers or their respective representatives are invited to submit entries. Original compositions recorded within Nagaland and released anytime after
January 1, 2013, would be eligible for consideration and entry.
Forms and rules could be downloaded from Music Awards of Nagaland Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Awards-of-Nagaland/124506960984391. The same could be obtain from Pixelcraft Design Studio, Nuton Bosti Jn.; Gravity, Near City Tower; Live Sound, Near Christian HS School; Café Destination, Opposite Super Market; and Cards Gallery, 1St Gate, Chumukedima.
Residents of Kohima could obtained the forms at Opt In, Jasokie Complex; Dream Café, Below War Cemetery, while for Mokokchung forms could be obtained at Cosmos Entertainment Hall, for Zunheboto at Uniform House, Center point, and for Mon at Butterfly Floral Boutique.
All concerned are asked to submit the entries on or before September 15. They are also asked to contact theofficials on phone nos. 9856201694 and 9856819202 or send mail to native.trax@gmail.com.
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