{"id":8453,"date":"2018-01-05T05:02:01","date_gmt":"2018-01-05T05:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/?p=8453"},"modified":"2018-01-05T05:02:01","modified_gmt":"2018-01-05T05:02:01","slug":"7up-and-a-r-rahman-reveal-7-new-voices-from-tamil-nadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/?p=8453","title":{"rendered":"7UP AND A.R RAHMAN REVEAL 7 NEW VOICES FROM TAMIL NADU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chennai-4th-January-2018.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8454\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8454 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chennai-4th-January-2018.jpg\" alt=\"Chennai 4th January, 2018\" width=\"514\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chennai-4th-January-2018.jpg 514w, https:\/\/www.faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Chennai-4th-January-2018-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Faceinews-Logo-Copy.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7654\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7654\" src=\"http:\/\/faceinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Faceinews-Logo-Copy.png\" alt=\"Faceinews Logo - Copy\" width=\"173\" height=\"43\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>7 vibrant voices chosen through 7Up ThamizhNaattinKuralwill perform live with A.R Rahman at the 7Up A.R Rahman concert in Chennaion 12<sup>th<\/sup> January\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chennai, 4<sup>th<\/sup>January 2018: <\/strong>PepsiCo India\u2019s ionic beverage brand,<strong>7Up<\/strong>,and renowned music maestro,<strong>A.R Rahman<\/strong>, today announced the winners of <strong>7Up ThamizhNaattinKural<\/strong>,an exciting talent platform to celebrate the spirit and vibrant talent in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The seven winners of <strong>7Up ThamizhNaattinKural<\/strong> arePadmaja S, Sri Hari, Purnima Krishnan, KiranShravan, GitanjaliSubarayan, Tania and InduLekha.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>7Up ThamizhNaattinKural<\/strong> voice huntreceived over 13,500 entries through the contest\u2019s toll free number, and through specially crafted 7Upmobile recording studios that traveled to over 200 locations across 15 cities in search of the state\u2019s best voices.<\/p>\n<p>At a live audition in Chennai today, 20 shortlisted contestants competed to win a chance to be one of <strong>7 chosen voices to sing with A.R Rahman on stage<\/strong>at the 7Up A.R Raman concert in Chennai on 12<sup>th<\/sup> January. The 7Up A.R Rahman <em>\u2018Netru, Indru, Naalai\u2019<\/em> (\u2018Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow\u2019) concert celebrates 25 years of Mr. Rahman in the music industry, where the maestro will pay tribute to his homeland.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the occasion,<strong> A.R Rahman <\/strong>said,<em> \u201cI feel truly overwhelmed by the love and response from the people of Tamil Nadu for 7UP ThamizhNaattinKural. It was a wonderful chance to hear some very talented, undiscovered voices from across the state. It was a tough task for our jury to shortlist and to select the final seven winners. These singers represent the rich and diverse talent that resides in every nook and corner of this land. I am looking forward to celebrate this spirit of Tamil Nadu with the seven chosen winners at the concert in Chennai.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gaurav Verma, Associate Director \u2013 Flavours Marketing, PepsiCo India <\/strong>said, <em>\u201c7Up is a well-loved brand in Tamil Nadu, and enjoys a deep connect with the people of this state. Over the years, 7Up has always been at the forefront of bringing to consumers innovative talent platforms including in cricket, dance and drama. The past two months have been an exciting journey of discovery, as we witnessed some phenomenal talent coming forward to participate in 7Up ThamizhNaattinKural. The passion and excitement we saw among the youth at each location was heart-warming. We now look forward to seeing these seven winners live their dream as they perform live on stage alongside the legendary A.R Rahman. We wish each of these gifted singers all the very best for a bright future in music.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sandeep Mehta, CEO ,Brand Activation, Wizcraft International Entertainment shared<\/strong> \u201c<em>It has been a pleasure to be associated with Mr AR Rahman and continue the celebration of his completion of 25 years through a concert in his hometown, Chennai. After his live performance at the IIFA weekend in New York, we would like to see all his fans at the YMCA grounds on 12th January 2018 where he will take us through his musical journey. Tickets have been priced to ensure every true fan can be a part of the concert.<\/em><em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A refreshing lemon-lime flavored beverage from PepsiCo, 7Up has been one of the most loved beverage brands in Tamil Nadu for over two decades, with well-loved campaigns like 7Up Dance Pattalam, 7Up starters and now the 7Up ThamizhNaattinKural.<\/p>\n<p>The seven winners of 7Up ThamizhNaattinKuralwill undergo training, before performing with A.R Rahman at the 7Up A.R Rahman<em>&#8216;NetruIndruNaalai&#8217;<\/em> concert in Chennai on12<sup>th<\/sup>January 2018.One lucky winner among the seven finalists will also be awarded a one-year scholarship to study music at AR Rahman\u2019s globally renowned KM Music Conservatory.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can now avail tickets on <strong>insider.in<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>About PepsiCo India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PepsiCo entered India in 1989 and has grown to become one of the largest MNC food and beverage businesses in India. PepsiCo India has been consistently investing in the country and has built an expansive beverage and snack food business supported by 62 plants across foods and beverages. PepsiCo India\u2019s diverse portfolio includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Lay\u2019s, Kurkure, Tropicana 100%, Gatorade and Quaker.<\/p>\n<p>PepsiCo\u2019s growth in India has been guided by \u201cPerformance with Purpose\u201d- our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. In 2009, PepsiCo India achieved a significant milestone, by becoming the first business to achieve \u2018Positive Water Balance\u2019 in the beverage world, a fact verified by Deloitte Touch\u00e9 Tohmatsu India Pvt. Ltd. The company has been Water Positive since then. For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pepsicoindia.co.in\/\">www.pepsicoindia.co.in<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 vibrant voices chosen through 7Up ThamizhNaattinKuralwill perform live with A.R Rahman at the 7Up A.R Rahman concert in Chennaion 12th January\u00a0 Chennai, 4thJanuary 2018: PepsiCo India\u2019s ionic beverage brand,7Up,and renowned music maestro,A.R Rahman, today announced the winners of 7Up ThamizhNaattinKural,an exciting talent platform to celebrate the spirit and vibrant talent in the state. 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