Home  ⁄  Home (page 21)

Home

Andrew de Silva – home-grown icon: a review – By Marie Pietersz : Melbourne If you missed seeing Prince live on stage, the next best thing is to see Andrew de Silva  (Fan at the Flying Saucer Club for Prince Tribute show)   crowds are loving Andrew Andrew de Silva and father Conrad Andrew and Conrad perform together November has been month in which Melbourne has serenaded young stars with Sri Lankan heritage, not least of all Australia’s very own home-grown icon, Andrew de Silva, doing a season of Prince tribute shows in Victoria following an interstate season.  Andrew’s vocal versatility with his ability for voice layering and falsetto, has seen him picked to play lead roles in tribute shows, most recently Prince and Marvin Gaye with great touring Australian musicians. He is a much sought after artiste recently replacing an original member as lead singer in the Australian band Boom Crash Opera.  Andrew has many musical strings ...

Nov 26, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home, Marie Pietersz Tagged Comments 0
Read More →

Danielle de Niese, international soprano – a personal reflection  “Danielle’s wonderful voice was a gift from God,” : Johnny Young (The Observer) – By Marie Pietersz: Melbourne Melbourne has been agog with excitement at the return of Melbourne-born, internationally recognised Danielle de Niese (Danni to friends) for her Australian debut to star in the lead role of The Merry Widow.  Huge street posters, some gracing Federation Square, Glen Waverley (near her  former Melbourne home) and Keysborough, and banners lining St Kilda Road near the Arts Centre, Melbourne, are testimony to the welcome home Opera Australia  had for this diva who left Melbourne as a little girl and returned home as an adult and international star, described by some as the opera world’s answer to Beyonce. Poster advertising The Merry Widow Danielle didn’t disappoint and delivered the results Opera Australia and her Australian fans wanted and expected. She slipped into her part with a talented Australian cast with ease and received encore after encore for her own inflection ...

Nov 25, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home, Marie Pietersz Tagged , , Comments 0
Read More →

Desmond and the Clan …. A true reflection of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of musical talent – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Click Here to view the Photos on eLanka Facebook page Desmond and the Clan …. A true reflection of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage of musical talent Vintage performance at the Grand on Princes By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE  It’s little wonder when you hear bands of the caliber of Desmond and the Clan who dominated the music scene in Sri Lanka many decades ago, that the newer bands of today have had to strive to be as good or even better to gain acceptance and recognition from music lovers these days. In a master stroke that was hatched as an idea by Sri Lanka’s versatile icon of many decades, Desmond De Silva in consultation with wife and event coordinator Phyllis managed to rope in his former band mates ...

Nov 20, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , Comments 2
Read More →

Miss World 2017: Haryana girl Manushi Chhillar ends India’s dry spell at the International beauty pageant by reclaiming the crown 17 years after Priyanka Chopra’s epic win Source: Yahoo Lifestyle Seventeen years ago, Priyanka Chopra made India proud by getting crowned Miss World 2000. And now, ending India’s dry spell at the international beauty pageant, Haryana Girl Manushi Chhillar has won the Miss World 2017 crown. Miss World 2016 winner Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Del Valle passed on the coveted crown to the new queen. Manushi was earlier crowned this year’s Femina Miss India World 2017, which got her the ticket to the global competition. Miss Mexico Andrea Meza was announced the first runner up, while Miss England Stephanie Hill was declared the second runner up at an event held at Sanya City Area, China. Miss India Manushi Chillar, 21, was named one of the five winners of the Beauty with ...

Nov 20, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home Tagged , , Comments 2
Read More →

A safe room is launched in Castle Towers for victims of domestic abuse to seek help – By Sharmila Jayasinghe Niriella Click here to view a few more photos on eLanka Facebook page    A safe room is launched in Castle Towers for victims of domestic abuse to seek help – By  Sharmila Jayasinghe Niriella  Lisa Harnum Foundation officially launched  “Safe Room” a facility to provide a discreet, safe service for victims of domestic abuse. The launch ceremony held at the Castle Hill RSL was well attended by distinguished guests and well-wishers. The safe room hidden in Castle Tower shopping centre is the first of its kind to be established in Australia. Speaking at the event, Aileen Mountifield, Founder and CEO of the Lisa Harnum Foundation said “The safe room is just that, a place where women can visit without anyone knowing. It’s a safe and discreet service for women in ...

Nov 19, 2017 Posted by In Articles, Home Tagged , , Comments 0
Read More →
Page 21 of 24:«1...1920212223...24»