Goafest 2026 is bringing its most star-studded jury yet to Advertising Rocks, the advertising industry’s only talent hunt dedicated to music – and Season 4 is shaping up to be its biggest chapter.
Leading the grand finale jury is Prasoon Joshi – lyricist, screenwriter, CBFC Chairman, and Omnicom Advertising India Chairman – joined by celebrated singer Neeti Mohan. Rounding out the finale panel are Merlin Dsouza, composer, pianist, and Founding Partner at BrandMusiq, and Rajeev Raja, Founder & Soundsmith at BrandMusiq.
The semi-finals, scheduled for May 20, will be judged by Manta Sidhu, Founder of Culture Connect India & The Music Academy Gurgaon, and Subhash Kamath, Former CEO of BBH India and ex-Chairman of ASCI, alongside Dsouza and Raja. From over 50 entries received this season, 20 shortlisted contestants will battle it out in the semis for a coveted spot on the Goafest main stage at the grand finale on May 21.
Contestants will compete across Solo and Duet categories, spanning Indian and International music formats – from Bollywood favourites to global chartbusters.
Neeti Mohan summed up the spirit best: music connects people in the most powerful way, and she can’t wait to witness the performances this season.
Presented by BIG FM and powered by BAE, Advertising Rocks continues to prove that some of the industry’s most compelling creativity happens long after the workday ends.
Goafest 2026 runs May 20–22 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.
