Me’gong Festival Draws Reported 55,000 as Two-Day Finale Caps Global-Local Showcase in Meghalaya
The two-day showcase highlighted Meghalaya’s push to build a concert-driven cultural economy through marquee acts paired with homegrown talent.
Overview
- Day 2 closed on Dec. 7 with Blue, Yellow Claw, Prateek Kuhad and Kanika Kapoor performing on the Aski Stage to large crowds.
- Opening night on Dec. 6 featured Richard Marx, Neeti Mohan, Julian Marley and Nucleya, anchoring the festival’s international lineup.
- News18, citing ANI, reported total attendance above 55,000 across the two days.
- Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma attended the opening, and the festival platformed seven finalists from the Chief Minister’s Meghalaya Grassroots Music Project.
- Beyond concerts, attractions included the Great Garo Hills Cook-Off with MasterChef India runner-up Nambie Jessica Marak, traditional sports, a Brew Village, cosplay, VR and PRIME Meghalaya entrepreneur stalls.