El Gibor- winner of 'Beat of Glory' Inter-Church Battle of Bands.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | June 26
The Beat of Glory- Inter-Church Battle of Bands took place today at the State Academy Hall, Kohima, bringing together 11 church bands in a celebration of faith, music, and talent.
After a closely contested competition, El Gibor from Nepali Baptist Church Kohima emerged as the overall champion, taking home a cash prize of Rs. 70,000.
The Most Promising Band award went to DCY from Yimkhiung Baptist Borü Kohima, which received a cash prize of Rs. 30,000.
Individual excellence awards were also presented to outstanding musicians. Imkong of Affinity (Naya Jeevan Baptist Church) was named Best Keyboardist, Danrito of DCY (YBBK) received the Best Drummer award, Novin Gurung of Nepali Baptist Church Kohima was adjudged Best Bassist, Akhum of DCY (YBBK) won Best Guitarist, while Kiukhum of The Ablaze (YBBC) was honoured as Best Vocalist.
The programme was hosted by Runshito, while the invocation was offered by T. Wongtokiu, Pastor of Yimkhiung Baptist Borü Kohima.
Faith Band performed as the guest band
The programme concluded with a benediction by Wongso, Church Clerk of Yimkhiung Baptist Borü Kohima.
The event was organised by Youth Ministry, Yimkhiung Baptist Church Kohima.
