Meet Our Team

NAME: D.R. LIYANAARACHCHI

ROLE: BAND MANAGER

“Success in the music industry isn’t something that you wait for or hope for. It is something that you create, day after day”

As a Manager of STAGES MASTER, it gives me challenging role to paddle the band ahead to meet all our members expectations. Having years’ experience in music industry as an event organizer and logistical knowledge of organizing local/foreign live shows, I’m enthusiastically looking forward play active role to put our flag up in the industry. As a key person to connect our team with public, I always pay special attention on band’s discipline and time management.

While my main role remains at STAGES MASTER, I also act as joint director of Six Beats Even Management and represent Colombo Music Festival as a country coordinator.

I work closely with my colleagues to help make major decisions regarding the creative and business directions of the band. Financial management, Human recourse development, insurance and all other relevant activities taken care appropriately.

NAME: SAMITH ABEWICKRAMA

ROLE: VOCALIST, KEYBOARDIST

Music is life – it’s everything. I live music. I walk the blues. When things go good I play music. When things go bad I play music.

I was educated at Gurukula Vidyalaya, Kelaniya, and hail from Wattala, Enderamulla. I was fond of music from my childhood. I have obtained several awards for singing at my school, Sunday School at All Island Competitions. At 7 years I held a one-person concert by the name of ‘Leyata Pidu Senehasak’ At Y.M.B.A Reception Hall at Kiribathgoda. I am experienced and talented in Group Music, Solo recitals, Three-piece Bands and Community music recitals (Paduru Party). During my career as a musician I was associated as a free lance musician for several bands.

I am currently performing for STAGES MASTER and we hope to roll extremely heartwarming entertainment to all our fans here and abroad.

NAME: INDUNIL HETTIARACHCHI

ROLE: DRUMMER

There is no way that you can walk upon this Earth without music. You can’t communicate without music. People stay strong through music. Sometimes it’s the world against them. But music remains true.

Commenced musical career whilst in school. I started performing in school’s functions, literally festivals and provided music for these events. Thereafter I got the opportunity to perform open air musical shows, weddings along with some bands.

In 2007 I joined with Kapild Pugalaarachchi a Music Director and participated in the first TV show on Friday Night TV Derana. After this show I became to well known in music circles. I must admit I owe a lot of gratitude to Kapila for giving me a break. Thereafter I have got a chance to perform under several reputed Music Directors of this country. Due to musical skills and talent I was able to perform in several TV shows such as “Rupavahini Ayubowan’, ‘Rasa Mohothak’ ‘Nuga Sevana, ‘ Miyuru Kalpana’ and ‘Tone Poem’.. Then I came to into contact with another most famous and versatile music Director Visharada Manoj Peiris with whom I performed in popular TV shows such as ‘Chat N Music’, ‘Champion Star’, ‘ Siyatha TV’ and ‘ Seven Note’. In ‘HIRU TV Program ‘Copy chat’ and was a performing artist for several years.

I am currently performing for STAGES MASTER and we hope to roll extremely heartwarming entertainment to all our fans here and abroad.

NAME: H.G. ERANGA PUSHPAKUMARA

ROLE: GUITARIST, KEYBOARD SPECIALIST, VIOLINIST

Music is the moonlight in the gloomy night of life- John Paul Friedrich Richter

Upon completing secondary education from Kalaniya Gurukula College was fortunate to complete a bachelor’s from the University of Colombo – Faculty of Visual Arts. In addition, completed the Instrumental Visharada Status from Bhathkande Music Institute- Lucknow (India)

In addition to academic expertise gained in the field of Music with high standard qualifications, fortified practical expertise colored the way starting from being an All-Island National Music Awards won at the school to professionally occupied as an instrument player for Musical Band of Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation, much well-known Television, and Stage Dramas. Further, being occupied as a lecturer/ Instructor for the students of Sri Jayawarandanapura University – Cultural Centre on Keyboard and Guitar made me an overall expert on the field of the music industry in Sri Lanka as a guitarist, keyboard specialist, and violinist. I always believe music is the light of my life.

NAME: HONDAMUNI HARSHA NISHSHANKA DE SILVA

ROLE: GUITARIST/VOCALIST/THABLA PLAYER/KEYBORD PLAYER/DRUMS PLAYER/MUSIC DIRECTOR/MUSIC COMPOSER

I have completed my secondary education from Taxila Central College Hoarana and consequently following my passion towards music completed the Music Wisharada Examination 1st Division from Bhathkande Vidyapathite – Lucknow (India)

Professionally occupied as a music specialist for National Music Team and played key roles as a guitarist (Lead/ Rhythm/Bass), Vocalist, Thabla Player, Keyboard Player, Music Director, Music Composer. Further, played the role of the lead guitarist in the Youth Extreme Music Band (2017 ) in the National Youth Center and performed as the Maddhala player in Gee Muthu (2012) program broadcasted on National Television. In addition, was held the role of Leader of Oriental Music band (2010-2011) at Taxila Central College. Continuing my passion for music from my school age to date continuing with stages master I truly believe the love for music never ends.

NAME: HAPANGAMA ARACHCHIGE CHAMARA LELUM HAPANGAMA

ROLE: KEYBORD PLAYER/ MUSIC DIRECTOR/MUSIC COMPOSER

I have completed my secondary education from Senanayaka Madya Maha Vidyalaya, and consequently following my passion towards music involved with many occasions throughout.
I have held many positions in the music industry such as being a permanent keyboard player at the Broadcasting corporation music team and being a musical instrument player for Ranwala Balakaya (5+ years )and being Studio Manager of Yaha Audio music studio which paved me to become a successful individual within the Industry.

In addition, was fortunate to be awarded the Best Children Music Composer award at the 2018 National Music Awards Ceremony. Further, was allowed to compose the theme song for the Department of census and statistics of Sri Lanka and to direct the television advertisement for Katunayake -Colombo Highway Television Advertisement.

Overall, in the journey of a successful music career following my passion together with Stages Master music band I truly believe music can change a world to be a better place.

NAME: RASHMITHA SUMIYURU THALAAKOTUNNA

ROLE: GUITARIST/SITAR INSTRUMENT PLAYER

Upon completion of my secondary education from Ananda College- Colombo consequently, I have completed my first degree in Bachelors in performing arts ( Special) from the university of visual and performing arts ( University of Colombo ). Further, moving ahead completed a Master’s Degree in Sangeeth Visharada – Dharshanapathi from the University of Peradeniya.
In addition, following my passion completed the Grade 8 of Bass Guitar from Trinity College- London.

Currently occupied as an external lecturer from Sri Lanka Technical University. Further, I was fortunate enough to compose five of my songs and performed in many musical shows such as Murusara 1/2/3/4 and Rhythm of the Maroons ACMC. Furthermore, during the period of university education was contributed as a Sitar player and a Bass Guitar player for many well- knows songs.

Towards a successful journey towards my ultimate passion of music together with Stages Master, I believe music is the healer upon anything.

NAME: DUSHAN WHITE

ROLE: SINGER, INSTRUMENT PLAYER

Completed secondary education at Nalanda Central College – Minuwangoda in Mathematical stream as the foundation studies.

Talking about the music industry, was fortunate to train under beloved Mr. Amarasiri Peiris a giant in Sri Lankan Music Industry for 4 years period and the most highlighted milestones during the tenure were vocally support given for cores on his and also at 2008 conducting a musical show together with Mr. Amarasiri Peiris.

In addition, since 2001 to date working in the musical industry continuously supporting the banc music. I was able to compose two of my songs “ Hima Thuhina” and “ Nuba athda sithuwamata”; which were also one of my key achievements of mine during my journey in the music industry. I believe Music is the life itself where we can’t live without.

NAME: LASIRU DARSHAN KODITHUWAKKU

ROLE: THABLA AND PERCUSSION PLAYER

Upon completion of primary education from Gampaha- Anura College ( Junior Division ); completed the secondary education from Anura Central College – Gampaha. Currently an undergraduate student at the Department of Visual Arts at the University of Colombo.

While, completing the foundation studies related to the music industry completed the Sangeeth Wadya Wishaada Level from Bhathkande Institute of Music- Lucknow ( India). In addition, the awards and recognitions earned from 2014-2018 at All-island national level music competitions and from 2014 to date awarded many awards from the all-island art institute competitions.
During the journey towards a successful career in the music industry, my belief about music is when words fail, music speaks.