Alempang Ward was adjudged winner of the 5th Inter-Ward Beat Contest (Battle of the Bands) on December 22, 2023, held at Town Hall, Mokokchung organized by Temulunger Telok. The runner-up position went to Sangtemla Ward.

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Alempang Ward band, winners of the 5th Inter Ward Beat Contest, Mokokchung

The beat contest was held in the afternoon and the toop-4 were selected to perform in the finale that took place in the evening along with a concert featuring Tiameren Aier, and  Toshi Aier and the Band.

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Members of Temulunger Telok (standing) with the winners of 5th Inter Ward Beat Contest Mokokchung 2023

Meanwhile, the various individual awards were declared as follows:

Best Vocalist: Abina Jamir, Alempang Ward

Best Bassist: Bendangakum, Sungkomen Ward

Best Guitarist: Topeto Achumi, Majakong Ward

Best Drummer: Imsongti, Alempang Ward

Most Promising Drummer: Talimerenla, Sangtemla Ward

 

This is the third time that Alempang Ward has won the Inter-Ward Beat Contest. After winning the inaugural edition in 2016, Alempang Ward repeated the feat by winning the title in 2019. The 4th Inter Ward Beat Contest held in 2019 was the last contest  held before the pandemic.

Mokokchung Times

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