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Neththara: Sharing the Lankan spirit
By Tharangani Perera
‘Bathiya and Santhush’ the local R&B sensation, will create yet another firestorm among their fans at ‘Neththara-Live’ the final concert of the ‘Neththara’ series on August 16, at the Sirimavo Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall (new wing of BMICH.) This concert, organised by the Interact District 3220, is expected to attract a crowd of around 2000 fans and will also feature Randir, Channa Wijewardena’s dancing crew, Shan’s Freestyle and Street Dancers, Nirosha Virajinee, Shiraz & Rajiv and Ashanthi de Alwis.

Bathiya and Santhush, who have proven to be two of the most ingenious producers and music directors in the country by creating a revolutionary new rhythm in Sri Lanka’s music industry, are currently a part of many collaboration projects.

The style of their new concert series ‘Neththara’ is novel to the Sri Lankan audience, as it’s an extension of ‘Sri Lankan Spirit’ combined with a touch of both western and Indian flair.

“The concert will have two segments; the Choreographed and the Unplugged,” says Project Chairman Ruwantha Bandara, adding that it will be the first time in Sri Lanka that both segments will be performed together onstage.

The Choreographed segment will consist of all B‘n’S features in a sequence where Bathiya and Santhush will be a part of the onstage dance performance along with Channa Wijewardena’s dance troupe and Shan’s Freestyle and Street Dancers. The sound and lighting will be pre-programmed, Neththara and Meeduma Uthurana will be featured in this segment.

The Unplugged segment will feature some of the best live material from B‘n’S albums such as Unmadini, Ran Kurahan Mala and Tharunyaye, while keeping the audience with the performers throughout.

Neththara-Live, featuring some of the most celebrated musicians and dancers in Sri Lanka will bring you some of the most vibrant creations in the recent history of the Sri Lankan music industry.

So all you fans out there, put on your dancing shoes and head for the new wing of the BMICH on August 16 at 7 p.m. sharp. Believe me- you will not want to miss even one minute of the exquisite night that this dynamic duo has planned out!

The Interact District Committee of District 3220 plans to achieve the true objective of the Interact Movement and to raise public awareness by executing numerous community service projects, which are to be financed by the District Funds.

Thus, proceeds earned by the Bathiya and Santhush concert will be utilised to fund these community service projects, which will be carried out by the district committee in the ensuing year.

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