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Sri Lankan band Mirage’s final appearance, as they signed off in style after a third sellout performance. – By Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) Temperatures soared in Melbourne to nearly 40 degrees Celsius but it did little to discourage a capacity crowd attending Sri Lankan band Mirage’s final appearance, as they signed off in style after a third sellout performance.  Event organisers Chris and Annie Cannon were apologetic at the hurried change of plan due to the extreme weather conditions that forced everyone inside the venue and making the hall a bit overcrowded.  But the clamour for tickets could have made it worse if a cap was not put on it leaving about a hundred interested patrons disappointed.  However, there was no doubt it was an outstanding success, music and delicious food wise. Thai Street Food can take a bow in that respect.  From a Mirage perspective, the tour was ...

Mar 11, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , ,
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Master event organiser Bertie Ekanaike made it two from two sold out events featuring one of Sri Lanka’s premier dance bands, Mirage, at the Walawwa Master event organiser Bertie Ekanaike made it two from two sold out events featuring one of Sri Lanka’s premier dance bands, Mirage, at the Walawwa. Donald Pieries, Manilal Perera and Benjy Ranabahu showed that they are still in the forefront of Sri Lanka’s best entertainer’s in the business with a scintillating array of hits from past and present teaming up with newcomers Toosha Rajarathna and Thilak Perera who appear to be settling into the groove with their experienced members. Mirage invited guest artistes, Cherrie Chamari , Thilak Jinadasa, Esric Jackson and Hans De Zilwa to join them on stage and share their talent. Bertie Ekanaike was estatic at the crowd response to Mirage and gladly admitted he took a punt on this highly versatile musical ...

Mar 3, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos Tagged , , , , ,
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Mirage returned to Australia and reminded their fans that they are not a spent force. Actually far from it – by Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) The popular Sri Lankan band was here at the invitation of Bertie and Frank Ekanaike for a Valentine’s day dinner dance at the Grand on Princes in aid of their old school, St. John’s College Nugegoda in Sri Lanka.  Donald Pieries, Benjy Ranabahu , Manilal Perera and the new faces on the line-up were a treat to watch as they reeled off a wide repertoire of music that had dance goers in awe at their versatility.  Their vast experience in the music industry over several decades was very evident as they blended with the new additions to give off a polished performance.  Mirage was recently in the Seychelles Islands wowing crowds over there and their popularity has opened several doors for a return to that ...

Feb 18, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Photo Gallery, Photos, Trevine Rodrigo Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,
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