The 4 Edition Nagaland Guitar Festival 2025 began today at Urban Haat, Dimapur, marking the start of a two-day event dedicated to music, creativity and guitar culture. The festival is supported by TaFMA, organized by The Quantum Production & Mokokchung Events Management & event partner with the Blue table production and Dimapur Institute of Music.
The annual festival has brought together guitarists, young learners and music enthusiasts from across the state.
The festival was inaugurated in the presence of guests, participants and organizing representatives. During his speech, Special Guest, Toshi Aier, Proprietor, Aier Real Estate Dimapur addressed the gathering and highlighted the role of the guitar as a powerful medium of artistic expression and community connection.
“Guitar is not only just an instrument but it is a storyteller, a healer and a connector. It’s a voice of protest and a soul of celebration. Guitar has the power to move us, unite us and inspire us. I believe this festival was born from a desire to celebrate every facet of this incredible instrument,” he said.
The festival includes masterclass sessions by renowned guitarists from Aizawl and Kohima, guest performances, solo and band performances offering participants an engaging environment of learning and artistic exchange.
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The festival continues tomorrow with advanced masterclasses, guitar contest and stage performances. Theja Meru, Chairman TaFMA along with Project Director TaFMA Dr. Hovitol will be present for the closing day and will interact with participants and organizers. The event will conclude with live performances, followed by the announcement of the Junior and Senior Guitar Contest winner and the closing ceremony.
The festival for Guitar contest is sponsored by Musicians Corner, The Retro, Music People and Sungjemish.
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