‘Dialog Ridma Reyak 2019’ in support of Sri Lankan artistes takes centre-stage in October

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From left: Lyricist Bandara Eheliyagoda, Lyricist Kularatne Ariyawansha, Lyricist Sunil R. Gamage, Music Director Rohana Weerasinghe, OSCA Chairman Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Dialog Axiata Senior General Manager of Brand and Media Harsha Samaranayake, Singer Chandrika Siriwardene, Lyricist Preethi Randeniya and Lyricist Irangani Madumma Bandara

Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, will power the much-anticipated ‘Ridma Reyak’ on 11 October, 7 p.m. onwards, at the BMICH. Ridma Reyak is a highly celebrated musical show on the Sri Lankan musical calendar headlined by the most popular artistes in the country, in support of the OSCA (Outstanding Song Creator’s Association) who, via funds generated from the Dialog Ridma Reyak show, annually provide medical and life insurance covers to its members and a monthly stipend to deserving yester-year artistes.

“We are indeed thankful to Dialog for being a patron of the performing arts and stepping forward once again to support Ridma Reyak, which assists the annual fundraising activity of the OSCA to fulfil its purpose by preserving rights, professional integrity, helping gain social and economic stability of its membership, assist in welfare and health related needs and a variety of other assistance to veteran members,” said OSCA Chairman Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa.

Dialog Axiata PLC Senior General Manager of Brand and Media Harsha Samaranayake said, “We are proud to have partnered with OSCA for the third year to support the wellbeing of artistes and to enable the greater need to sustain the artiste eco-system. Dialog continues to be a patron of the performing arts and artistes in Sri Lanka through initiatives such as Ridma Reyak to support the wellbeing of local artistes who have the power to bring people together through their artistry.”

Popular Sri Lankan artistes, BnS (Bathiya and Santhush), Umaria Sinhawansa, Sanuka Wickramasinghe, Lahiru Perera, and Ruwan Hettiarachchi will take centre-stage on 11 October performing the latest songs, beats and tunes. The evening will comprise of spectacular performances backed up by the famous band ‘Infinity’.

Tickets for ‘Dialog Ridma Reyak 2019’ can be purchased via official ticketing partner, 444, the OSCA office at Nawaloka , Sarasavi Bookshop (Nugegoda, Maharagama and Kiribathgoda) and Sadeepa (Borella) and are priced at Rs. 1000, Rs. 2000, Rs. 3000, Rs. 4000, Rs. 5000 and Rs. 6000. For more information, contact the ticketing hotline on 0777 372700 or 2305070.