Magdalene is a LIVE band based out of the capital city of Mizoram, Aizawl. The four-piece band was founded in the year 2005 and got its name from ‘Mary Magdalene', Luke chapter 8:1-3 of the Holy Bible. The nu-age sound of the band won them the 'Best Band' award in their hometown twice, by leading music magazines – Rimawi Khawvel in 2006 and Lelte Weekly Magazine in 2007. They have also been featured in the RAVE magazine. The band participated in the Great Indian Rock Festival in the years 2006 and 2007. In 2013, the band regrouped after a long break of three-and-a-half years. Achievements: First runner-up at IIT Roorkee 2006 Feb Best Bassist, Best Original Composition for their song 'Thy Kingdom Come' Best Band in IIT Roorkee in 2006 Oct Best Vocalist, Best Guitarist, Best Original Composition for ‘Don't Forsake me' Best Band in IIT Kanpur in 2006 Oct Best Vocalist, Best Guitarist, and Best Original Composition, ‘Fallen'