“The Meghalaya Icon” is envisioned as an annual state level competition held to choose an icon for HIV and AIDS awareness in the state. This Icon will be the Brand Ambassador for the Meghalaya AIDS Control Society, Shillong.

 

This year it has been decided to make music the focus of the event, as we feel music is the one common thread that binds most youth & adults alike. Thus we will use the “The Meghalaya Icon” event and the Publicity Campaign surrounding it as the vehicle to spread the much needed information on HIV and AIDS awareness. In the future we envision an open talent competition in our search for the Meghalaya Icon.

The Meghalaya Icon is the most attractive Prize Money Event in the State targeted at the Youth in general!!!

EVENT MISSION

1. The primary aim of the Meghalaya State Icon is to create mass information and awareness on HIV and AIDS to all the people of the state with special reference to the young people of Meghalaya.
2. To establish an annual event that will provide a platform to highlight the special talent of the people of the State while at the same time using this talent and platform to address the populace on the serious issue of HIV and AIDS
3. The winner of the Meghalaya State Icon will become the Brand Ambassador and Spokesperson for Meghalaya AIDS Control Society thereby making the face of the ICON synonymous with HIV and AIDS. This branding is an innovative and useful medium for information and communication in terms of HIV and AIDS.
4. The face/s and services of the winner of the State Icon will be used in all IEC Campaign of Meghalaya AIDS Control Society for a period of 1 (one) year or till the next Icon is crowned
5. To excite, to inform and to create awareness amongst a wider number of people on the issue of HIV and AIDS.
6. To bring artistes, audiences, partners and supporters from all over the state of Meghalaya together in a highly unique way to fight HIV and AIDS.
7. Through this competition we aim to give talented persons of the state a serious platform for the promotion of their art.

EVENT FORMAT

1. Preliminary Competitions will be held in Shillong where all the Participating Bands from the Khasi, Jaintia & Garo Hills will compete for the 6 spots open for the Grand Finale.
2. 2 Bands each from the Khasi, Jaintia & Garo Hills will be selected from the Preliminary competitions for the Grand Finale.
3. The Grand Finale will be held in Shillong at the Laban Sports Club Ground on the 27th of March 2010.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PRELIMINARY EVENT        25th & 26th March, Shillong
* Bands from Khasi, Jaintia & Garo Hills will compete for the 6 available spots for the Grand Finale
                                    
GRAND FINALE:            27th March, Laban Sports Club Grounds

FEATURES:  

1.  Music Competition among 6 Finalists
2.  All Bands will choose or compose a special song on/ HIVAIDS which they will perform at the event
3.  Performance by 1 Professional Band

PRIZES:    

• 1st Prize         Rs.1,00,000/-
• 2nd Prize        Rs.30,000/-
• 3rd Prize        Rs.20,000/-
• Best Vocalist        Rs.10,000/-
• Best Guitarist    Rs.10,000/-
• Best Bassist        Rs.10,000/-
• Best Drummer    Rs.10,000/-
• Best Keyboardist/    Rs.10,000/-
• Rhythm Guitarist

     
ATTENDEES:     “The Meghalaya State Icon” will target and attract people of all ages irrespective of social and economic status. 


The MEGHALAYA ICON is presented by Meghalaya AIDS Control Society, Shillong and produced by Springboard Surprises.

Springboard Surprises in collaboration with the Govt. of Meghalaya presents 'SPIRIT OF FREEDOM' a concert featuring Afflatus, 4th Element and other Bands (to be announced tomorrow).

There will also be some Street Artistes for the kids, Jugglers, Clowns etc...fun for all...

26th January 2010, Khyndailad, Shillong, 2:00 to 5:00 pm.


Some memorable events we have either, produced, promoted, managed or done production for:

The annual ROOTS FESTIVAL TOUR. The one of a kind festival tour which travels through the remote North East region of India and features a host of local, national and international music, dance & culture.

The GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the LARGEST DRUM ENSEMBLE. - We got together 7951 drummers on the 28oct 2006 for this feat.

The annual Meghalaya AUTUMN FESTIVAL's 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Held in and around the small hill city Shillong, between October end / 1st week of November. Highlights include the Shillong Vintage & Classic Car & Jeep Parade, Traditional Archery contests, Cultural extravaganzas, Traditional Boat Races, Local Food, Music, Dance and a whole lot more!

The huge International concerts by SEPULTURA, AIR SUPPLY, MLTR, FIREHOUSE.

The annual BOB MARLEY Tribute Festival. 14 years on and it is still going strong! Spreading the message of One Love!!!

The annual CAMPUS ROCK IDOLS 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

GREAT INDIAN ROCK Festival 2008

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