Cherrie Chamari Archives

Melbourne… in full swing Source:Island While most countries are still feeling the heat of the pandemic, Melbourne, Australia, is shining bright, especially where entertainment is concerned. Yes, it’s turning out to be a happening scene, over there, with the Sri Lankans having a gala time. I’m told that for the first time, in Melbourne, three bands will be in action, playing for one of the biggest, and hottest, dinner dances, to be held at the Grand on Cathies, on April 9th. This event, The Sri Lanka Combined School Dinner Dance, will feature Esric Jackson with Replay 6, Cherrie Chamari with B Sharpe, and the band Come Together. There will be many guest artistes, as well, in the spotlight. ...

Melbourne erupts with a frenzied rush to ’22 – by Trevine Rodrigo Fun loving Melburnians who have been starved of interaction and entertainment over the past two years due to Covid restrictions can look forward to a brighter New Year and a hope for better things in ’22. And, they have erupted into action like excited animals set free to roam once more. The effects of the crippling pandemic which brought the world to its knees has had an adverse effect on millions of outgoing people. So much so that there is an evident split in the reaction to it. Not all are in the mindset of going out anymore while others are going berserk enjoying the new freedom that has now opened up. Sr Lankan expats who have endured the longest lockdown in the world in Melbourne are breathing a sigh of relief that this year will be a much more close to norm event unlike last ...