Nominees for 12th Music Awards of Nagaland 2020 announced

Dimapur, Oct. 2 (EMN): The nominees for the upcoming 12th Music Awards of Nagaland (MAN) were announced in a press release issued on Oct. 1.

The update informed that in spite of the current pandemic, the spirit and creativity of the musicians and music community of Nagaland has not been dampened but rather has shown its remarkable adaptability and innovation to adverse conditions thereby helping to keep the local music industry vibrant and thriving. And that it is said to have been reflected by the record number of entries for nomination received for the MAN this year.

After careful scrutiny and screening, 77 entries are said to have been nominated in various genres of the 12th edition.

The genres includes Pop, Hiphop/Rap, Gospel, Folk Fusion, EDM and Rock.

Instituted in the year 2009, MAN managed by the Native Trax Society (NTS) is being supported by MW Enterprises this year.

Like previous years, awards are said to be presented to the best song in each category as decided by the judging panel. Also, awards will be given away in technical categories such as Best Music Video, Best Video Director, Best Sound Engineer, Best Producer, Best Lyricist and Song of the Year.

(EMN)