‘Dialog Ridma Reyak 2017’ Musical Extravaganza takes Centerstage on 29th October

More than fifty renowned industry greats to take to stage this year

(L-R): Harsha Samaranayake, General Manager - Brand and Media, Dialog Axiata PLC ceremoniously hands over ‘Ridma Reyak 2017’ cheque to Kishu Gomes, Director, Outstanding Song Creators Association (OSCA) and Thilak Hewakapuge, Director, OSCA whilst Pradeepa Dharmadasa, Irangani Maddumabandara, Ernest Soysa, Charitha Priyadarshani and Rohan De Silva from the OSCA fraternity looks on.

For the second consecutive year, premier telecommunication service provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, will support the much-anticipated musical extravaganza ‘Ridma Reyak’ on the 29th of October, 2017 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 Director, OSCA, 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 70’s, 80’s, 90’s leading all the way to modern music from the 2000’s. The show will engage more than fifty of the most popular vocalists across different seasons and eras as they take centerstage, 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.

General Manager - Brand and Media, Dialog Axiata PLC, 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 LKR 2,000/- to 6,000/-, while unreserved seats on the balcony will be priced at LKR 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 dialing 444 from any Dialog number.