The Hornbill Music Festival Extension, part of the ongoing 26th Hornbill Festival 2025 celebrations, was held today at Yanchan Resort along the Wokha–Yikhum Road.

The programme was graced by C Hachio Patton, PRO to the Deputy Chief Minister (Home & Border Affairs), as the Guest of Honour. Mhonchan Tungoe, PS to the Advisor to the Chief Minister, and Lironthung Kithan, President of the Lotha Students’ Union (LSU), also attended the event as special guests.

Organised by TAFMA Nagaland through its district unit, TAFMA Wokha, the event brought together 15 artistes, showcasing a blend of established performers and emerging young talents.

In his address, Patton applauded the Government of Nagaland for decentralising the Hornbill Music Festival by extending it to Wokha. He stated that not everyone is able to attend the main festival at Kisama Heritage Village, and the extension has provided a convenient and commendable opportunity for local artistes and music enthusiasts.

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Observing that Wokha has a wealth of talented musicians, he expressed hope that the platform would help propel them to larger musical stages. He further encouraged young artistes to continue developing their skills and highlighted the importance of such events in promoting district-level creativity and cultural expression.

The evening’s performance line-up included Galaxies Band, November Band, and solo artistes such as Nchumbemo Patton, Nzanthung Kithan (vocalist, AU), Lobeno Tungoe, Emily, Lirhoni Z. Odyuo, Zayio Tungoe, Lochumlo Kikon, and Stephen Tungoe.

The event attracted music lovers from across the district. With free public entry, the festival extension created an open and accessible space for the community to enjoy live music in celebration of the Hornbill season.