Young talent unveils at Chokolaate Centerstage 2018!

For the third consecutive time this year, Sri Lanka’s leading teen magazine Chokolaate will unveil the musical talents of the younger generation at Centerstage 2018. The grand finale featuring performers of all musical genres including the latest category of beat-boxers will take stage at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on Friday 26 October.

After the preliminaries that were once again judged by the likes of Nicole Liyanage, Amarsha Tissera, Delvin Hindle, Migara Silva, Shalinda Halpe, Sasith Gamage and Thimira Warnaka, 10 soloists, three groups, three bands and two beatboxers were selected to battle it out. The finals will be judged by another elite panel of judges. Winners of each category will walk away with the coveted Centerstage trophy, a record deal courtesy of Urban Records, cash prizes and gifts galore.

In the solo category 10 youngsters between the ages of 16-21 will perform their favourite songs. Eshan Samarawickrama, Aanya Tranchell, Nadun Jayamaha, Udham Pieris, Shenuka Gunathilaka, Duvini Wickramarachchi, Vidara Kannangara, Nehara Fernando, Petrina and Pietra Leonard will belt out notes from the likes of Ed Sheeran and Alicia Keys to Adele, Beyonce and Meghan Trainor.

In the Group/Duo Singing Category Malithra and Oshara, Tami and Joe, and Udham and Shenaya have chosen relatively difficult songs to sing making it a real completion between the trio of finalists.

The band category at Centerstage has always been an interesting one especially with the names that the bands come up with themselves. This year too we have Paspanguwa, Juke Box and Essentials taking the stage.

The latest category to be added on this year is for beat-boxing which is quite popular among the youth of today. The Centerstage Beat Box Battle will be between Allister Abeywardene and Pradeesh Paheerathan who both have their unique style.

Centerstage 2018 is supported by Urban Records (Official Record Label Partner), AOD (Official Design Education Partner), Radicalz (Official Video Production Partner), RevPort (Official Online Media Partner), Pulse (Official Lifestyle Partner), Art TV (Official TV Partner), Dynamic AV (Official Sounds and Lights), AD Solutions (Out of Home Advertising Partner), Salon Naturals (Official Hair and Make Up) and Nehemiah Consultants (Official PR Partner). This year’s Official Radio Station will be Sun FM.

Supporting partners for the event are Ashanthi School of Music, Revelations Academy of Performing Arts and the Soul Sounds Academy. Tickets are now available at the Bishop’s College Auditorium. For more information please contact Michelle on 0777 224645 or Shamindri on 0775 021166.