LONDON
The Goan Chaplaincy Swindon organised the 4th edition of Modhur Tallo 2026 at the MECCA Hall in Swindon on October 25. The highly anticipated event drew an audience of over 500 music enthusiasts and lovers of Goan culture for an evening filled with entertainment, cultural pride, and community fellowship.
Designed to showcase the rich musical heritage of Goa, Modhur Tallo provided a vital platform for singers of all ages to display their talents, serving as a launching pad for future stardom. The competition was highly contested. Following initial auditions featuring 45 contestants, a final pool of 28 talented finalists took to the stage.
Their stellar performances left the esteemed panel of judges, comprising famous Konkani stage artiste Osvy Viegas, former lead singer Reny Dias, and well-known tiatr director Pal Soares, with the challenging task of selecting the evening's winners.
Winners in the Junior Category were Genaia Fernandes first), Kyn D’Costa (second) and Addison Fernandes (third).
Winners in the Teens Category were Audzin Almeida (first), Nasha Jazalyn Cortez (second) place and Mabel Fernandes (third).
Winners in the Senior Category were Shennel Dias (first), Cliffa Fernandes (second) and Resica Fernandes (third).
Winners in the Duet Category were Resica and Misbon Fernandes (first), Audzin Almeida and Nasha Jazalyn Cortez (second) and Kyn D’Costa and Kyiera D’Costa (third).
The vocalists delivered their nostalgic renditions alongside a live band of accomplished musicians led by noted musician Frampton D’Sa. The full orchestration was brought to life by Delcy Silveira e Gomes (trumpet), Olavo Fernandes (saxophone), Wilbur Rebello (bass guitar), and Leeroy Pereira (drums).
Behind the scenes, the event's production was engineered by Pronoy Fernandes on sound, with stage lighting managed by Greg and Grina. The custom stage setup was designed and fabricated by Nashwin Arts.
Keeping the crowd in high spirits throughout the night, Divino Almeida compered the proceedings, ensuring an atmosphere of joy and celebration from start to finish.
Modhur Tallo 2026 stood as a testament to the enduring strength of Goan cultural traditions and community spirit in Swindon, bringing families and friends together in an atmosphere of joy, unity, and cultural pride.
Led by Fr Lucas Rodrigues (Goan Chaplain) and Fr Mark Furtado, the event highlighted the importance of passing down Goan identity to younger generations.
A central message of the gathering was Fr Rodrigues' call for families to actively encourage their children to speak and sing in their mother tongue, Konkani.
The event concluded its highly anticipated fourth session, featuring both competitive auditions and final performances coordinated by Fr Furtado.
