Goafest 2024 Calls All Ad World For 'Advertising Rocks' Talent Showcase

Goafest 2024 is reintroducing 'Advertising Rocks', providing a platform for India's advertising, media and marketing professionals to display their musical talents. Solo performers are encouraged to submit entries for a chance to perform at the festival, enhancing their presence at South Asia's largest creative event.

Advertising Rocks 2024 offers two solo categories - Indian and International, ensuring a diverse display of musical talent on a global scale. Four finalists from each category will perform for the jury and delegates at Goafest in Mumbai. The winners will be chosen based on a combination of jury evaluation and live voting by attendees, ensuring an equitable competition.

On ‘Advertising Rocks’,  Mohit Joshi, CEO, Havas Media Network India and Goafest 2024’s Co-chair said, “Advertising Rocks is back with another exciting edition at Goafest 2024 to celebrate the musical talents of our fraternity. As a fellow music enthusiast, I can't wait to witness the exceptional performances this year. Looking forward to this unforgettable showcase of talent.”

Winners in each category will be awarded a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, while the first runners-up will receive Rs. 25,000.

Subhash Kamath, Former CEO of BBH and curator of ‘Advertising Rocks’ further added, “Advertising Rocks was a big hit at Goafest last year and we’re hoping we’ll have a lot more participation in 2024. There’s so much musical talent in our industry. They deserve a platform to perform and Goafest is the perfect place for it.”

The deadline for Advertising Rocks entries is May 15, 2024. Only solo performers from the advertising, media and marketing sectors will be eligible for consideration.

Hosted by The Advertising Agencies Association of India and The Advertising Club, Goafest 2024 is scheduled to take place on May 29th, 30th and 31st at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake in Mumbai.