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Me Gong Festival 2024: Swedish band Europe performs in India after 36 years, says 'visit to Garo Hills will inspire our future lyrics'

Joey Tempest, Europe's lead vocalist said it's incredible that the band's music has reached this far corner of the world before adding, "I recall our frantic fans in 1988, and we're excited to experience the same energy here"

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Europe ended the two-day festival after performances on the second day by Restless Desire, Shanka Tribe and Indus Creed. Photo Courtesy: Meghalaya Tourism

Europe ended the two-day festival after performances on the second day by Restless Desire, Shanka Tribe and Indus Creed. Photo Courtesy: Meghalaya Tourism

The fourth edition of the Me•Gong Festival 2024 came to a close with a trailblazing performance by the renowned European rock band, Europe. The event was graced by the presence of Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma.

The chief minister welcomed the band Europe and other performers to Meghalaya and Garo Hills. He mentioned that many people in the state and the entire Northeast region had grown up listening to their songs, and it was a dream come true for many. Sangma also noted that the region had a strong influence of rock music from the 80s and 90s, and that the Me•Gong Festival had attracted a large number of fans from across the country.

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