Nine new bands from all over Meghalaya have been selected to perform in the NH-51 Garo Hills Rock Festival to be held at Asanang in Tura on December 7 and 8.
While 21 entries were received from upcoming bands of the state, only nine bands were shortlisted to perform in the event.
The bands which will perform in the rock festival include Jagringrang from Shillong, Souls of Distortion also from Shillong, Wings of Life from Tura, Born Victim from North Garo Hills, Unheard from Shillong, Skubo from Tura, Souls of Eros and Wrath Befall, both also from Tura and Reputed Band Vignettes from Manipur. All nine bands will perform on December 7.
Eight other reputed bands will also be participating in the rock festival. The bands which will perform on the second day include Goera, Rich Rocker, Ultimate Page, Eye to Eye, Suicide Notes, Titans, Black Jack and Rough Roads.