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Me’gong Festival Wraps in Garo Hills With High-Profile Finale, Agencies Report 55,000 Attendees

The two-day showcase doubled as a launchpad for the Chief Minister’s grassroots music project, reflecting Meghalaya’s strategy to grow a concert‑led tourism economy.

Overview

  • The 2025 edition concluded on December 7 in Tura after two days of music and culture, with attendance reported by ANI/News18 at over 55,000.
  • Day 2 closed with Blue, Yellow Claw, Prateek Kuhad and Kanika Kapoor on the Aski Stage, while local acts drew large crowds on the Kingfisher Stage.
  • Day 1 featured Richard Marx, Neeti Mohan, Julian Marley and Nucleya, with Marx making a rare India appearance and Mohan paying tribute to Zubeen Garg in Tura.
  • Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma attended and praised the event, tying it to Meghalaya’s concert‑economy push and spotlighting the CM‑MGMP platform for emerging bands.
  • Beyond music, attractions included the Great Garo Hills Cook-Off with MasterChef India runner-up Nambie Jessica Marak, traditional sports, a Brew Village, VR experiences, cosplay and PRIME Meghalaya enterprise stalls.