OMG Nepal
The Voice of Nepal’s eighth season is scheduled to begin on October 9, with new coaches and a plan to give finalists original songs. Onlinekhabar reported the announcement on October 5.
Ekdev Limbu and Naren Limbu join Pramod Kharel and Milan Newar on the coaching panel. That changes the mix of performers guiding contestants as the programme begins another season.
When to watch
The announced schedule is Friday and Saturday at 8pm on Himalaya Television, with episodes also available through the programme’s official YouTube channel. The season is planned to run for 32 episodes.
A route from covers to original music
The announcement says finalists will receive original songs and music videos. For a competition built around vocal performances, that offers a potential bridge between a successful television appearance and a recording career.
It remains a production commitment at this stage. The songs, videos and audience response will determine what that opportunity becomes for individual singers.
As of this October 8 preview, the first episode has yet to air. The announced opening date is October 9; consult the broadcaster’s current listings for any schedule changes.
From the OMG Nepal archive
Traditional Music Instruments of Nepal
Sources and further reading
Featured photo: A microphone on a podium. Illustrative photograph, not an image from The Voice of Nepal. Photo: A S M Jobaer / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for web.
