Mumbai: Day 2 of Goafest 2026 concluded on a high-energy note with the grand finale of Advertising Rocks Season 4, celebrating musical talent and creative expression from across India’s advertising, media and marketing industry.
Presented by BIG FM and powered by ABP Network’s BAE, the event brought together professionals from across the communications ecosystem, who took centre stage with solo and duet performances showcasing talent beyond their professional roles.
In the Indian Solo category, Rahul Sarodi from White Rivers Media emerged as the winner, while Aniket Khade, also from White Rivers Media, was declared runner-up.
In the International Solo category, Bodhisattwa Banerjee from VML India secured the top honour, with Shachi Shetty from Zee Media finishing as runner-up.
Meanwhile, the Indian Duet category saw Ruben Dsilva from ASCI and Monobina Bhattacharya from Oilver InHouse India Private Limited take home the winning title. Rahul Sarodi and Aniket Khade were named runners-up in the category.
The grand finale was judged by an eminent panel comprising singer Neeti Mohan; Padma Shri Prasoon Joshi, Chairman, Omnicom Advertising India and Chairman, Prasar Bharati; Manta Sidhu, Founder and Director, Culture Connect India & The Music Academy Gurgaon; Subhash Kamath, Former CEO, BBH India and Former Chairman, ASCI; and Merlin Dsouza, Founding Partner, Brand Musiq and Director of Music Mode.
Advertising Rocks Season 4 added a vibrant cultural layer to Goafest 2026, with energetic performances, enthusiastic audience participation and a celebratory atmosphere marking one of the festival’s most engaging evenings.
The event reflected the broader spirit of Goafest by celebrating creativity, collaboration and community, while highlighting the artistic talents of professionals from the advertising and media fraternity beyond the workplace.
