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JukeBox's Mahima

The grand finale of the ‘Red Ribbon Unplugged’ Multimedia Campaign, 2012-13 was held at Manan Kendra in the evening of 17th February. On the whole, there were 6 Red Ribbon Unplugged finalist Bands who battled out for the title and cash prize of Rupees Hundred thousand.  Crazy Guns, Lazy Fingers, B Tunes and M Stones all from Gangtok and Road House Invasion from Namchi performed two numbers each. The program also saw guest performance from local Rapper duo of Urban Inc. This was followed by ACDC and Jimi Hendrix numbers from Girish & the Chronicles. After the online and SMS voting and points were put together, Crazy Guns was affirmed as this year's winner followed by Lazy Fingers and Road House Invasion on second and third places. The program ended with a routine by Juke Box, the finalist band of   Multi Media Campaign, 2011-12

Girish N the Chronicles (Photo Courtesy: Joseph Lepcha)

HIV has been a universal dilemma and hence in order to bring awareness in particular among the youth regarding AIDS, Substance Abuse and other related problems, the Sikkim State Aids Control Society had organized Multi Media Campaign in two divisions. The First part consisted of an Open Drama Competition based on HIV/AIDS which came to an end on February 15. Through these two parts campaign, the SSACS is trying to send HIV/AIDS preventive messages to every nook and corner of Sikkim. Through the Plays/drama performance, the awareness regarding the AIDS and other social issues shall reach not only the urban population but also the far-flung countryside of Sikkim. This musical extravaganza is held every year and every winner has achieved popularity and success through this launch pad.