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Day 2 of Goafest 2026 concluded on a high note with the grand finale of Advertising Rocks Season 4, one of the festival’s most anticipated events celebrating creativity beyond the boardroom. The musical competition brought together professionals from the advertising, media and marketing industries, showcasing their talent as performers and musicians.
According to a Goafest press release, the finale was presented by BIG FM and powered by ABP Network’s BAE. The event transformed the festival atmosphere into a vibrant celebration of music, entertainment and camaraderie, highlighting the creative spirit that defines the advertising industry.
In the competition, Rahul Sarodi of White Rivers Media emerged as the winner in the Indian Solo category, while fellow White Rivers Media participant Aniket Khade finished as the runner-up. In the International Solo category, Bodhisattwa Banerjee of VML India secured the top honour, with Shachi Shetty of Zee Media taking the runner-up position.
The Indian Duet category saw Ruben Dsilva of ASCI and Monobina Bhattacharya of Oilver InHouse India Private Limited clinch the winning title with their performance. Rahul Sarodi and Aniket Khade added another achievement to their names by finishing as runners-up in the duet segment.
The competition was judged by an accomplished panel comprising singer Neeti Mohan, Padma Shri Prasoon Joshi, Chairman of Omnicom Advertising India and Chairman of Prasar Bharati, Manta Sidhu, Founder and Director of Culture Connect India and The Music Academy Gurgaon, Subhash Kamath, former CEO of BBH India and former Chairman of ASCI, and noted musician and composer Merlin Dsouza.
Over the years, Advertising Rocks has become a popular fixture at Goafest, providing advertising professionals with a platform to express themselves beyond their professional roles. This year’s edition once again witnessed enthusiastic participation, with contestants delivering energetic solo and duet performances before a packed audience.
The evening was marked by applause, lively performances and a festive atmosphere, making it one of the standout moments of Goafest 2026. As the curtains came down on Day 2, Advertising Rocks Season 4 reinforced the festival’s broader message that creativity extends far beyond campaigns and business presentations, finding expression through music, collaboration and shared passion.
