In a historic milestone, the iconic Sydney Opera House Concert Hall successfully hosted “Rhythms of Lanka”, a premier musical celebration designed to promote Sri Lankan culture and global tourism on 23 August 2026.
Presented by Lanka Events (a division of Yasiru Multimedia Pty Ltd) in association with TV Derana, the mega-concert served as a vital foreign currency earning project for Sri Lanka. Beyond its significant economic contributions, the event successfully spotlighted the island nation as a rich cultural destination to international audiences and the Australian diaspora.The grand production was made possible through the positive effort and visionary backing of Home Lands, the event's Main Sponsor. Home Lands provided the critical corporate patronage required to elevate Sri Lanka's finest contemporary talent onto one of the world's most prestigious stages.
The spectacular evening featured an elite lineup of Sri Lanka's most celebrated musical icons: Rookantha Gunathilaka, Kasun Kalhara, Kanchana Anuradhi, Chitral Somapala, and Janani Amathma. The artists were accompanied by a distinguished live orchestra under the expert musical direction of maestro Sugath Hettiarachchi. The entire visual essence of this historic evening was captured through official event photography covered by Sagara Lakmal De Mel.
Underscoring the event's diplomatic and community significance, Mr. Wishwanath Aponsu, the Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka to Australia, attended the event, celebrating a memorable evening of music, heritage, and bilateral fellowship.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
Canberra
02 September 2026
