SHIFEST visitors lock to SHIROCK nites
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, May 21 2017:
Rock fans and music lovers, cutting across genres, had their days during the SHIROCK festival during the Shirui Lily Festival at Bakshi ground Hungpung, Ukhrul with the closing function throwing up a musical night of excellence from local and non-local artistes yesterday.
Glamour was added to the chilly night of Ukhrul district headquarters with traditional costumes and modern attires from renowned fashion designers Asa Kazingmei and Sailex.
Thousands thronged the venue to witness the spectacular SHIROCK contest.
Altogether 12 rock bands from the State contested in the SHIROCK 2017 .
The Wishes band walked away with a cash prize of Rs 2,00,000 winning the title SHIROCK 2017, while Retrosonic and the Purple Math bagged the first and second runner up spot of the contest.
Local artistes entertained the audience with their powerful vocals and musical talent.
Many of the visitors said that SHIROCK made the Shirui Lily Festival all that more entertaining and memorable.
Participants of SHIROCK also struck a similar line expressing that it was a wonderful event while the local artistes found the perfect platform to showcase their talent.
The rock bands and artistes expressed their gratitude to the organising committee of SHIROCK for giving them the platform to showcase their talent to all.