‘Dialog Ridma Reyak 2017’ Musical Extravaganza takes Centerstage on 29th October
More than fifty renowned industry greats to take to stage this year
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.
About Dialog Axiata Group
Dialog Axiata Group, a subsidiary of Axiata Group Berhad (Axiata), operates Sri Lanka’s Leading Quad-Play Connectivity Provider. Dialog Axiata Plc, listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, supplements its market leading position in the Mobile Telecommunications sector with a robust footprint and market presence in Sri Lanka’s Fixed Telecommunications and Digital Television markets through its fully owned subsidiaries Dialog Broadband Networks (Private) Ltd (DBN) and Dialog Television (Private) Ltd., (DTV). Dialog Axiata Group is Sri Lanka’s largest Foreign Direct Investor (FDI) with investments totalling over USD 2.1Billion.
A winner of six Global Mobile Awards, Dialog has the distinction of being voted by Sri Lankan Consumers as the Telecom Service Provider of the Year for six years in succession at the SLIM-Nielsen People’s Choice Awards. Dialog was also voted by Sri Lankan consumers as the Internet Service Provider of the Year, and has topped Sri Lanka’s Corporate Accountability rankings for the past six years in succession and is an ISO 9001 certified company. The Company has received numerous local and international awards including the National Quality Award and Sri Lanka Business Excellence Award.
Dialog has been at the forefront of innovation in the mobile industry in Sri Lanka since the late 90’s, propelling the nation’s mobile telephony infrastructure to a level of advancement on par with the developed world. The company delivers advanced mobile telephony and high speed mobile broadband services to a subscriber base in excess of 11.8 Million Sri Lankans, via 2.5G and 3G/3.5G and 4G networks.