The Wishes wins 1st North East Multimedia Campaign 2019
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18 2019:
Manipur band, 'The Wishes', created history by becoming the winner of the 1st North East Multimedia Campaign 2019, held at Kohima today.
A total of eight bands representing each of the North Eastern States competed during the mega event.
The 1st North East Multimedia Campaign was organised by Nagaland State AIDS Control Society under the aegis of National AIDS Control Society (NACO) under the theme 'North East united against HIV/AIDS' with the aim of creating HIV/AIDS awareness among the youth of the region.
The event was supported by AHF India and FHI 360 .
Manipur band The Wishes was adjudged winner, Nagaland band Luli Yeptho & the Band and Sikkim band Roll Heads stood first and second runners up respectively.
The winners received cash prizes of Rs 1 lakh, Rs 75,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively and all the participating bands were also given consolation prize of Rs 30,000.The mega event was inaugurated by Nagaland Health and Family Welfare Minister S Pangnyu Phom in the presence of Dr Naresh Goel, Deputy Director General of NACO.
The Manipur band The Wishes is comprised of Bishikanta Thounajam (BC) -vocal, Megha Salam (Izzy Naw) - guitar, Bona Sorensangbam (Bona So) -guitar, Chingkhei Nongthombam (CK) - drums, Maverick Ayekpam (Fink) -bass guitar and Kapil Arya as the manager of the band.