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Ad Club Bangalore makes a big bang with the Big Bang Awards 2024
MUMBAI: The Advertising Club Bangalore hosted the grand finale of its flagship event, the Big Bang Awards 2024, at Sunburn Union, Koramangala, honoring the finest in creativity, media, and digital marketing. The winners of the awards were:
* Creative Digital Agency of the Year: Mindshare India
* Design Agency of the Year: Freeflow Ideas
* Healthcare Agency of the Year: Artiligence Pvt Ltd
* Media Agency of the Year: Wavemaker India
* Client of the Year: Mondelez India Pvt Ltd
“Our digitally enabled judging process ensures complete transparency and allows us to invite experts nationwide to evaluate entries for innovation, creativity, and impact. We are deeply grateful to our exceptional jurors for their expertise and support, “said Big Bang Awards Committee chairperson Malavika R. Harita.
“This year, the Big Bang Awards attracted 600 entries from 58 agencies, representing 162 clients across 17 cities and seven states. The overwhelming response reflects the resilience, talent, and innovation of our dynamic industry. A heartfelt thanks to our partners and sponsors for making this event a grand success, ” The Advertising Club Bangalore President Laeeq Ali added.
The Advertising Club Bangalore unveiled its new brand identity, embracing a bold direction for the future. Mirash Chandran, winner of the “LogoJam” challenge, was honored on stage with a cash prize of Rs 50,000.
The evening kicked off with the inaugural Bang On Music Fest, where individuals and agencies showcased their creative talents through vibrant performances, adding an electrifying energy to the celebrations.
The event was supported by an extensive list of partners, including: Times Network, Snapchat, ABP News, Mobavenue (gold partners), Radio City (radio partner), Signpost India (outdoor partner), Kingfisher Ultra, Salud, Roulette, Maverick & Farmer, Fireball, L’angoor (beverage partners) and Tata Soulfull, Smoor, Plaeto, Artinci, Maverick & Farmer, MudCraft (gift partners).
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Advertising Rocks Season 4 returns to Goafest 2026 with musical flair
Industry talent takes centre stage as music meets creativity at Goafest
MUMBAI: The spotlight is back on music and marketing as Advertising Rocks Season 4 gears up for a high-energy return at Goafest 2026, promising a louder and more vibrant celebration of creative talent within the industry.
Now in its fourth edition, the platform continues to carve a niche as a space where professionals from advertising, media and marketing step beyond boardrooms to showcase their musical side. Open to solo and duet performers, the competition will unfold across multiple rounds before culminating in a live finale at the festival. Shortlisted participants will also receive complimentary access to Goafest, adding to the appeal.
Each category will feature four finalists, with winners decided through a mix of jury evaluation and audience votes, making the experience interactive as well as competitive. The stakes are equally compelling, with cash prizes ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1,00,000 across categories.
Reflecting on the journey so far, BBH former CEO Subhash Kamath said, “This will be the 4th edition of Advertising Rocks and every year, it’s become better and better. We have some amazing musical talent in our industry and what better stage to perform than at Goafest. I hope we get more entries this time and I’m really looking forward to hearing some fabulous talent.”
Echoing the sentiment, Havas Media Network India chief executive officer Mohit Joshi said, “Season 4 of Advertising Rocks perfectly captures the spirit of our industry, where creativity doesn’t end at the workplace, it finds expression in many forms. At Goafest 2026, we are excited to bring back Season 4, bigger and more vibrant, giving professionals a platform to showcase their musical talent.”
Registrations for the competition are currently open, with entries accepted until April 30. Participants are invited to submit their performances and take a shot at the stage.
Co-hosted by the Advertising Agencies Association of India and The Advertising Club, Goafest 2026 will be held from May 20 to 22 in Goa. With Advertising Rocks returning to the lineup, the festival is set to strike a chord that goes well beyond advertising, blending ideas with rhythm and a touch of showmanship.
