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‘Dialog Ridma Rayak 2017’ on Oct. 29
‘Dialog Ridma Rayak 2017’, one of the largest shows of Sri Lankan music industry organized by the Outstanding Song Creators Association (OSCA) and sponsored by Dialog Axiata PLC, will be staged on Sunday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at the BMICH.
Representatives of Dialog and OSCA at a news conference. Pic by Indika Handuwala
The OSCA has helped artistes in preserving their rights, professional integrity, helping gain social and economic stability along with welfare and health related needs since its establishment in 2002. Dialog has joined hands with the OSCA to support and sustain the performing arts and artists in the Sri Lankan music arena.
This year, ‘Dialog Ridma Rayak’ brings together more than 50 of the most popular vocalists on stage who were in the limelight in 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2000s. A special segment: “Parapuraka Urumaya” (legacy of a generation), will feature upcoming young singers whose parents are popular singers and members of the OSCA.
Ernest Soysa is the music director for the evening while key performers would be Sanath and Malkanthi Nandasiri, Deepika Priyadarshani, Pradeepa Dharmadasa, Namal Udugama, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Edward Jayakody, Charitha Priyadarshani, Corrine Almeida, Ronnie Leitch, Sohan Weerasinghe, Keerthi Pasquel and popular young artistes including Bathiya and Santhush.
Ticket ranging from Rs.2,000 – Rs.6,000 (reserved and Rs.1000 ( balcony –unreserved) are available at OSCA head office- Nawaloka Hospital, selected Sarasavi bookshops, Sadeepa bookshop and Salaka – Union Place.
Mobile tickets can be obtained by dialing 444 from any Dialog number.