Red Fest IX, organized by the Sikkim State AIDS Control Society (SSACS) in collaboration with the Recovering Users Network (RUN), is an annual multimedia campaign aimed at raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and substance abuse through music.
The competition featured auditions in Namchi and Gangtok, culminating in the grand finale on February 27, 2025, at Sikkim Government College (Tadong). The winners were awarded cash prizes: ₹70,000 for first place, ₹50,000 for second, and ₹30,000 for third.
ECSTACY – The Champions of Red Fest IX! 
Gangtok’s very own ECSTACY has rocked the stage and emerged as the Winner of Red Fest IX, the ultimate multi-media music campaign for 2024-25!