‘Dialog Ridma Reyak 2017’ musical extravaganza on Sunday

Friday, 27 October 2017 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

For the second consecutive year, premier telecommunication service provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, will support the much-anticipated musical extravaganza ‘Ridma Reyak’ on 29 October at the BMICH. ‘Ridma Reyak’ is an annual fixture on the Sri Lankan musical calendar, and has gained immense popularity amongst fans and artistes.

“Dialog supports the foundation’s interest to annually raise funds for the

Outstanding Song Creators Association (OSCA) in order to be able to fulfil its purpose by preserving rights, professional integrity, helping gain social and economic stability of its membership, welfare and health related needs and a variety of other assistance for members. The OSCA enables to give an opportunity to raise standards for these artistes by ensuring due recognition,” said OSCA Director Thilak Hewakapuge.

He continued, “We are grateful to have Dialog’s support in making this year’s edition of ‘Ridma Reyak’ one of the largest musical shows the industry has staged in terms of expected line-up.” This year, ‘Dialog Ridma Reyak’ promises to deliver an entertaining show through its special theme of group medleys from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s leading all the way to modern music from the 2000s. The show will engage more than 50 of the most popular vocalists across different seasons and eras as they take centrestage, beckoning audiences from young to old.

Ernest Soysa will set the musical direction for the evening while key performances by Sanath Nandasiri, Malkanthi Nandasiri, Deepika Priyadarshani, Pradeepa Dharmadasa, Namal Udugama, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Edward Jayakody, Charitha Priyadarshani, Corrine Almeida, Ronnie Leitch, Sohan Weerasinghe, Keerthi Pasquel and young performers Kavindhya Adikari, Harshana Dissanayake and, Bathiya and Santhush can be witnessed. Dialog Axiata PLC General Manager – Brand and Media Harsha Samaranayake said, “Dialog continues to be a patron of the performing arts and artistes in Sri Lanka by supporting multiple like-minded initiatives on a national level. Dialog together with OSCA comes forward to support the wellbeing of artistes as a tribute and greater need to sustain the artiste eco-system, while encouraging future generations that may take to the field of music.” Dialog Ridma Reyak reserved seat ticket prices will range from Rs. 2,000 to 6,000, while unreserved seats on the balcony will be priced at Rs. 1,000. Ticket selling points can be found at the OSCA office in Nawaloka, selected Sarasavi bookshops, Sadeepa bookshop and Salaka Union Place. Mobile tickets can be obtained by dialling 444 from any Dialog number.