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Kohima: Nagaland’s very own singer-songwriter Abdon Mech represented India at the prestigious Artisjus Songbook Camp 2025 in Budapest, Hungary. Bringing the sound of the Northeast to an international stage, Abdon joined artists from across continents in a celebration of global musical collaboration and cultural exchange.
The Artisjus Songbook Camp held in May, brought together 30 artists from around the world—ranging from Japanese pop creators to Afrobeat producers, Hungarian folk musicians to Indian indie voices.
Each day saw the creation of original tracks, culminating in high-energy listening sessions. For Abdon, whose journey began in a small room in university with no formal backing, this was more than just a songwriting camp—it was the realisation of a dream.
At the camp, Abdon not only co-wrote several tracks but also collaborated with Budapest-based musicians to compose the anthem for the Sziget Festival.
“It was like building bridges through beats. There were 30 of us from different corners of the world, but music made us one family,” he was quoted by the state DIPR in an update.
Abdon’s participation marks a defining moment for India’s growing independent music scene, especially for artists from underrepresented regions. His musical roots in Nagaland—a region with a strong tradition of melody and storytelling—added a unique voice to the global mix.
“Nagas are blessed with music. There’s a guitar in every home. But now, fans in Nagaland aren’t just listening—they’re showing up, buying tickets and merchandise, and building a homegrown music economy,” Abdon said.
The Artisjus Songbook Camp, hosted by Hungary’s copyright society Artisjus, served as a dynamic platform for networking with international festival directors, producers, and fellow songwriters. The initiative was made possible through support from the Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. (IPRS) and the Task Force for Music and Arts (TaFMA), Government of Nagaland.
“This is the first time in Nagaland’s music history that we’re seeing this kind of potential for scale. It’s slow, but it’s happening. We already have the talent; we just needed the right platforms,” he added.
He added that credit was due to IPRS for leading the charge in creating global opportunities for Indian artists, particularly those from underrepresented regions like Nagaland, and that they had turned accessibility—once their biggest hurdle—into their biggest hope.
As Indian music continues to find its place on the global stage, Abdon’s journey stands as a powerful reminder of what’s possible when raw talent meets the right support. From writing songs in Dimapur to performing in Budapest, his story is one of belief, identity, and the boundless power of music.
He said that the collaborations weren’t just about beats and lyrics, but about stories, languages, and emotional truths, and added that Indian music, in all its diversity, belonged in that global conversation.
As he returns to Nagaland, Abdon carries more than memories as he brings back inspiration, global connections, and a growing belief that the Northeast’s voice is ready to echo far beyond borders.
The Indian Performing Right Society Ltd. (IPRS) is India’s only Copyright Society registered under Section 33 of the Copyright Act, 1957. Representing authors, composers, and publishers of music, IPRS is dedicated to protecting creators’ rights and enabling their work to thrive both in India and abroad.
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