World Konkani Music Convention in Mangaluru honours legendary artistes and celebrates devotional, folk and contemporary Konkani music. The First World Konkani Music Mega Convention celebrated Konkani’s musical heritage through symposiums on devotional, folk and contemporary music at Town Hall, Mangaluru, on November 7 and 8, 2026. The convention honoured legendary artistes, including Chris Perry, Alfred Rose and Lawrence Saldanha, for their contributions to Konkani music and culture.