Shillong, Feb 1 : Shillong based rock band
Aberrant was today crowned 'Meghalaya Icon III' at a rock
music competition here as part of the government's initiatives
to create awareness on HIV/AIDS through music and promoting
local talents.
Other bands Symphonic Illusion and Acts of Violence
were crowned the first and second runners-up respectively at
the competition Organized by the Meghalaya AIDS Control
Society (MACS).
Aberrant, which would be the brand ambassador for
MACS, received a cash award of Rs one lakh while Symphonic
Illusion and Acts of Violence received cash awards of Rs
30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively.
The band will be participating in the awareness
campaigns in the state on HIV/AIDS.
MACS officials said, the event has been held for the
past three years to showcase local musical talents and also to
enhance and increase their understanding on the subject of
HIV/AIDS.
Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Rowell Lyngdoh gave
away prizes to the title winners.