A band performs during the audition on October 17.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 17
The much-anticipated Ticket to Hornbill (India’s Biggest Band Battle 2025) has reached its final stage, with eight outstanding bands including one wild card band from across India selected to perform at the Grand Finale on October 18 at RCEMPA, Jotsoma near Kohima.
Gates will open at 4:00 PM.
Over the past two days (16–17 October), 30 bands from all over the country competed in the live rounds at RCEMPA, showcasing an incredible display of musical talent, originality, and energy.
After two intense days of performances, the top eight have emerged to battle it out for the coveted Ticket to Hornbill 2025 title.
The selected bands for the grand finale include; Thunder's Cave (Meghalaya), Juxtaposed (Bengaluru), Akhanda (Sikkim), Novo (Assam), Panic India (West Bengal), So Humble (Delhi), Mood Station (Mizoram) and Stereo Groove (Nagaland).
Wild Card entry-Highlanders (Arunachal Pradesh).
The winner will get Rs 20 lakh while 1st and 2nd Runner- up will receive Rs 10 lakh and Rs 5 lakh respectively.
The top 3 winners will also earn the opportunity to perform at the upcoming 26th Edition of the Hornbill Music Festival 2025 in December.
Meanwhile, the Grand Finale will also feature spectacular guest performances by Keduo, African Amakshiu, Peleno, and Sunep Lemtur and K3M, along with a special felicitation ceremony for sponsors, judges, and partners.
Ticket to Hornbill, organized by the Task Force for Music & Arts (TaFMA), Government of Nagaland, continues to be one of India’s most celebrated music competitions—aimed at discovering, nurturing, and promoting talented musicians from across the country while providing a platform to perform at the iconic Hornbill Music Festival.
TaFMA invites music lovers, supporters, and the media to join in celebrating the spirit of music and creativity at the Grand Finale.
