Jowai ban Toxic Pony wins Meghalaya Icon

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 2, 2023

Toxic Pony, a band from Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District was adjudged winner of the Red Ribbon Superstar Meghalaya Icon, 2023 – a rock band music contest aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS amongst the youth of the state.

Toxic Pony now proudly holds the title of the Ambassador of Meghalaya AIDS Control Society, Shillong. The second place was secured by the talented Band Strange Origin from Tura, while the third place went to the energetic band Saihon from Shillong.

Organized by the Meghalaya AlDS Control Society, Shillong and in collaboration with Inspire Relations and Communications, Shillong, the event was held with the primary objective of actively engaging the demographic aged 15 to 29, successfully utilized the powerful medium of music to spread crucial information about HIV and AIDS prevention.

The campaign aligns seamlessly with the initiatives of the National AIDS Control Organisation and Meghalaya AIDS Control Society in Shillong.

Awards were also presented in individual categories to recognize outstanding contributions: Best Theme Song: Band Saihon, Shillong

Best Vocalist: Sunny Tengban R Marak from Strange Origin, Best Guitarist: Batistuta Jachon M Marak from Strange Origin, Best Bassist: Shantre Dame M Lamare, Best Drummer: Dolreich B Kharmawphlang from Saihon

Winner Band Toxic Pony, Jowai, Prize awarded by Dr. B Decruse, Project Director, MACS 1st Runner Up Band Strange Origin, Tura Prize awarded by Dr. B Decruse, Project Director, MACS 2nd Runner Up Band Saihon, Shillong Prize awarded by Emily Wahlang, Deputy Director, Finance, DHS.

The event was inaugurated with the flagging off of Meghalaya lcon by Dr. B Decruse, Project Director of Meghalaya AIDS Control Society, Shillong, in the esteemed presence of TLM Sangma, MJS (Meghalaya Judicial Service), who also delivered a short and impactful speech on legal services.