Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Dialog to power ‘Ridma Reyak’ in support of local artists

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Dialog Axiata PLC will power the much-anticipate­d ‘Ridma Reyak’ on October 11th, 7.00 p.m. onwards at the BMICH.

‘Ridma Reyak’ is a 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 yesteryear 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 Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, the Chairman of OSCA.

Harsha Samaranaya­ke, Senior General Manager of Brand and Media at Dialog Axiata PLC said, “We are proud to have partnered with OSCA for the 3rd 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 October 11th 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).

 ??  ?? Presenting the sponsorshi­p cheque to the Outstandin­g Song Creator’s Associatio­n (OSCA). From left: Bandara Eheliyagod­a – Lyricist, Kularatne Ariyawansh­a – Lyricist, Sunil R. Gamage – Lyricist, Rohana Weerasingh­e- Music Director, Jayantha Dharmadasa, Chairman – OSCA, Harsha Samaranaya­ke – Senior General Manager of Brand and Media at Dialog Axiata PLC, Chandrika Siriwarden­e – Singer, Preethi Randeniya – Lyricist and Irangani Madumma Bandara, Lyricist
Presenting the sponsorshi­p cheque to the Outstandin­g Song Creator’s Associatio­n (OSCA). From left: Bandara Eheliyagod­a – Lyricist, Kularatne Ariyawansh­a – Lyricist, Sunil R. Gamage – Lyricist, Rohana Weerasingh­e- Music Director, Jayantha Dharmadasa, Chairman – OSCA, Harsha Samaranaya­ke – Senior General Manager of Brand and Media at Dialog Axiata PLC, Chandrika Siriwarden­e – Singer, Preethi Randeniya – Lyricist and Irangani Madumma Bandara, Lyricist

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