Rock band Aberrant crowned 'Meghalaya Icon'

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.