Kathmandu, July 2 -- Celebrating the evolution of Nepali music, the eighth edition of the Xtreme Energy Drinks National Music Awards, organised by Radio Kantipur, will be held on July 10 at The Plaza, Pulchowk.

The annual awards ceremony will spotlight established and emerging talent with performances by Samriddhi Rai, Ujan Shakya, Deepak Bajracharya, Mantra Band and John and The Locals.

A medley to honour the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be performed by Shiva Pariyar, Yaman Shrestha and Salina BK, followed by an Xtreme performance by VZN.

The evening's entertainment will also include a comedy act by Prabhat Lama and Karma Singh Lama.

"Recognition plays a vital role in inspiring both emerging and established artist...