{
  "id": 12657785,
  "title": "Meet Neuhof School Band from Mizoram: Winners of Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 - What maestro AR Rahman said about them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/meet-neuhof-school-band-from-mizoram-winners-of-yamaha-teens-rock",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:45:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/meet-neuhof-school-band-from-mizoram-winners-of-yamaha-teens-rock-2026-what-maestro-ar-rahman-said-about-them-11791385745955.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Neuhof School Band from Mizoram emerged victorious in the Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 competition held in Bengaluru. The event showcased the musical talents of young bands from across India, with the Neuhof School Band taking home a prize of ₹4.5 lakh. Comprising six members, including three boys and three girls from Classes VIII and IX, the band featured talented musicians like Silvya Lalmuankimi on vocals and Elnathan Vanlalnunzira Ralte on lead guitar. After rigorous eliminations, six bands qualified for the Grand Finale, with five representing their respective zones and one selected through public voting. AR Rahman, the Brand Ambassador of Yamaha Music India, praised the event, stating that platforms like Teens Rock provide young people a stage to express themselves. The initiative aims to nurture young musicians and contribute to the growth of India's music culture.",
  "summary": "Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 grand finale was held in Bengaluru, attended by music director, singer AR Rahman. The winning band took home a cash prize of ₹4.5 lakh.",
  "key_points": [
    "Neuhof School Band from Mizoram wins Yamaha Teens Rock 2026",
    "AR Rahman praises Teens Rock as platform for young musicians",
    "Band of six members wins ₹4.5 lakh prize"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}