The Nagaland Choir Games (NCG) 2026 will be held on December 7 and 8 at the Cultural Hall, Kohima, featuring a two-day choral festival comprising a choir competition, festival and workshop to promote choral music and showcase musical talent from across the state.
Managed by the Nagaland Institute of Arts, Music and Cultural Studies (NIAMCS), the event will bring together choirs, choristers and conductors for a series of musical activities, including a choral workshop led by an internationally acclaimed choral clinician.
According to the organisers, the workshop will be open to all interested choristers and conductors, with a standard registration fee to support its sustainability.
A major highlight of the event will be the open choir competition, which carries a total prize pool of Rs.17.5 lakh. The winning choir will receive Rs.10 lakh, while the second and third-place winners will be awarded Rs.5 lakh and Rs.2.5 lakh respectively.
As part of the selection process, interested choirs from Nagaland have been invited to submit video recordings of live performances. Choirs may perform in any genre and language of their choice, with a cappella performances specified in the organisers’ announcement.
The last date for submission is November 25, 2026. Entries can be sent to nagalandchoirgames26@gmail.com. For enquiries, interested groups may contact 8787710228. The event is being organised with the support of the Government of Nagaland, Nagaland Tourism and the Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA). (Staff Reporter)
