Star studded ‘Musical Telethon’ comes alive
View(s):The final information of Sri Lanka’s first ever ‘Musical Telethon’ by ‘Arise Sri Lanka’ in aid of the frontline health workers, who are relentlessly battling to contain Covid 19, was presented to the media at the Galadari Hotel last week.
Donald , Anusha, Nalin Welgama – Chairman Ideal Group, Richard de Zoysa, Hemantha Perera, Noeline and Sohan. Standing : Benjy, Dr Nilanka, Corinne Almeida, Rukshan Perera, Jackie, Marlon, April Schokman, Thushi, Damien
‘Arise Sri Lanka’, the latest project to boost the Covid 19 battle team, will present their maiden fundraising project ‘Musical Telethon’ on 29th August at Nelum Pokuna Theatre.
‘Covid 19 Telethon by Arise Sri Lanka’ is a brainchild of Richard de Zoysa, Chairman of Elite Promotions and Entertainment who relentlessly pursued obtaining the necessary approvals, this unique event is one that will be unprecedented in scope.
Welcoming the gathering, Richard de Zoysa who is the architect of the event, outlined the manner in which the government together with the armed services, the medical and health officials combined to control the pandemic. He said that their exemplary actions deserved global recognition and he was determined to create an avenue where not only all Sri Lankans but the rest of the world would be made aware of how governments could face a crisis of this nature by being decisive and resolute.
This novel event will be presented on 29th August from Nelum Pokuna in the form of a Telethon to raise funds exclusively for the dedicated health workers who are doing their utmost to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
Telethon is a television show, usually several hours long, whose purpose is to make money for charity. This will be Sri Lankan’s very first ‘Telethon’ featuring the cream of Sri Lanka’s Western music industry.
Pictures by Amila Gamage
‘Arise Sri Lanka’, a Telethon, would be telecast and live streamed to the whole world in order to portray our success in combating Covid 19. De Zoysa stressed the fact that without the dedicated support of his core team comprising Sohan Weerasinghe, Benjy Ranabahu, together with Noeline Honter and anchored by Thushi Weerasinghe, this project would have been an uphill task.
The Primary individual sponsor of this extravagant musical entertainment is Dr. Walter Jayasinghe the renowned, iconic medical personality who resides in California. De Zoysa made special mention of his generous contribution which lessened his burden of bearing the costs. A few other close friends in the corporate sector have also come forward to support the event with noteworthy contributions.
X’ Periments led by Sohan and Mirage led by Donald will back the legends in the music industry such as Rajitha of Misty , Ranil of Black , Rukshan Perera and Melantha Perera, Mariazelle Gunathilleke, Jacqualine Hettiarachchi, Sherriden, Umara Sinhawansa, Damien, Kevin and Corrine Almeida , Marlon and Bonny. Noeline who will also compere the Telethon together with Sohan. Weerasinghe.
Richard also takes this opportunity to present the next generation of stars, namely Trehelle, Shiyam and Sharmistar, Ishini Fonseka and April Shockman.
The new song composed by the legendary artistes titled ‘A new world’ will be sung by the artistes at the Telethon. Noeline Honter has written the song with the assistance of Sohan and entrusted Melantha Perera to produce the musical arrangement. They are on course to catch the attention of the world as ‘Arise Sri Lanka’ will be live streamed to the entire planet.
April Shockman
Dr. Nilanka