Rocking it for a cause
View(s):On April 27, 2013, prepare for a musical tempest at the auditorium of the British School in Colombo, featuring some of Sri Lanka’s finest home grown talent. ‘Ragnarök’ (significantly known in Norse mythology as the “Fate of the Gods” or “Twilight of the Gods” respectively) promises an evening of eclectic and intense music ranging from Jazz, Thrash, Gospel, Pop Rock and Blues to Pure Sri Lankan Metal in a stellar line-up guaranteed to shake things up a little bit, stir your senses and unequivocally blow you away.
‘Ragnarök’ is not just an event for music enthusiasts, it’s a summons to families and dog lovers too as ‘Ragnarök’ for the first time will feature a very special Dog Show by the iconic ‘Circus Uncle’ who will kick start the event at 5pm with a fantastic display of K9 talent. This trainer salvages strays from the streets, looks after them and trains them to perform at exclusive events around the country.
Keep your senses peeled wide and open for PUSH who are a brand-spanking new group of youngsters specializing in push skateboarding who will display their talents and raw skill at ‘Ragnarök’.
As for the music… some of the finest talent in Sri Lanka will collaborate together to raise funds for the doggy community. Consider that the place will erupt with the smooth, soothing jazz sounds with Shehan, setting the mood and tone for the audience so that they can swagger in Rock ‘n Roll delight at the first pumping rollercoaster that is Magician’s Toolbox (Best Band 2012 TNL Onstage), be swept away by the enigmatic and magical Hard Rock/Melodic Metal of the charismatic Shehara, the ‘take no prisoners’ fury and fervency of the reputed Metal act Hollow which will perfectly compliment the sonic awe and Tech Metal genius of the amazing R.A.G.E.
A very special performance by Wild Fire will see these legends take to the stage alongside Stigmata after nearly a decade. The recently reunited Wild Fire will play their iconic repertoire with some fresh twists and turns for a new era and have music lovers going nuts by the end of their set. So all Rock ‘n Roll fans, young or wise this is an evening that will make you feel like you are 16 once more. And we all know that doesn’t happen often.
Stigmata will conclude ‘ having stunned audiences at last year’s French-Spring Festival (with over a 1000 in attendance), and the Colombo Music Festival. The band has been busy slaving on their fourth album which they hope to commence recording soon. Stigmata are stoked and honored to share the stage with some uncanny and mind blowing talent and have two very special covers (rumor has it it’s a Testament and wait for it… an Elvis Presley tune) in store for their Saints and the audience. The band will perform select favorites from Hollow Dreams, Silent Chaos Serpentine and Psalms of Conscious Martyrdom and perform some of their brand new music for the first time to highlight their 13 Year Anniversary.
So what say you? Are you ready to make some noise at the Official Apocalyptic Charity gig of the Year? But it’s not nearly as crazy as it will be that evening.
Tickets are Rs.1000 per head at the entrance but can be purchased for a special price of Rs.700/= if purchased via Ticets.lk, or by dialing “444” on dialog mobile phones or through the organizers/sponsors prior to the event. Buy 5 tickets and you are entitled to one complementary Ticket. Show commences at 5pm and will go on till12pm at the British School Auditorium.
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