Department of Applied Music & Mass Communication

06/09/2026

Stage Performance | Music Composition | Final Year

The Stage Performance presented as part of the Music Composition course unit by the final year students of the Department of Applied Music & Mass Communication was successfully held on 04-09-2026 at Dr.Lionel Edirisinghe Rostrum, University of the Visual & Performing Arts.

The performance provided a valuable platform for the students to showcase their original musical creations, creativity, and compositional skills while exploring the diverse possibilities of Sri Lankan Applied Music.

The Department of Applied Music & Mass Communication extends its warmest wishes to all the students who participated and hope that their passion, creativity, and dedication will continue to inspire them to create meaningful and high quality contributions to the Sri Lankan Applied Music industry.

Wishing all our students continued success in their musical journey! 🎶

21/08/2026

A Voice That Can Never Be Replaced

With profound sorrow, We join the nation in mourning the passing of Visharad Dr. Nanda Malini an extraordinary voice, a cultural icon, and one of the greatest figures in the history of Sri Lankan music.

The passing of Dr. Nanda Malini on 20 August 2026 marks the end of a remarkable era. For more than six decades, her incomparable voice, profound musicality and exceptional artistic integrity enriched the cultural landscape of Sri Lanka. Her contribution went far beyond singing; she gave voice to the emotions, aspirations, struggles and conscience of generations of Sri Lankans.

Dr. Nanda Malini was not merely a singer. She was an institution in herself a defining voice of our nation and an irreplaceable part of our musical heritage. Her artistry, discipline and commitment to meaningful music have inspired generations of musicians and will continue to do so for generations to come.

There are artists whose work can be remembered, and there are artists whose work becomes part of a nation’s identity. Dr. Nanda Malini belongs unequivocally to the latter.

Her voice may have fallen silent, but the music she created, the values she represented and the memories she gave us will continue to resonate across generations.

There may be many singers, but there will never be another Nanda Malini. Her place in Sri Lankan music is unique, and her loss is truly irreplaceable.

Our deepest condolences to her family, loved ones, colleagues, students, and to the millions of Sri Lankans who loved and cherished her music.

May she attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbāna.🙏

17/07/2026

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

Dare to Dream ! Ready to Perform !
Are You Ready? 🌟🎙️🌟