{
  "id": 4749492,
  "title": "Melantha Perera heads Down Under",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/melantha-perera-heads-down-under",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T23:57:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/melantha-perera-heads-down-under/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned musician and cultural leader, Melantha Perera, is preparing to embark on a tour Down Under. The singer and keyboardist has been appointed President of the Cultural Council of the Divisional Secretariat and has previously served as Chairman of the Moratuwa Cultural Authority. However, his passion for music continues to drive him forward.\n\nThis September, Melantha will be performing in Sydney, Australia, for 'Moratuwa Night Three.' The event will take place on Friday, 12th September, and feature talented Sri Lankan musicians from Redemption. On Saturday, 20th September, Melantha will perform in Melbourne, where he will host a 'Sing Along with Melantha Perera' event.\n\nMelantha expressed excitement about reconnecting with friends and music enthusiasts during his tour. \"I'm really looking forward to meeting up with my friends and music lovers, both in Sydney and Melbourne,\" he said. Back in Sri Lanka, Perera continues to inspire with his music, leading the five-piece band Mintaka, which is led by Chris Dhason.\n\nIf you happen to be in Sydney or Melbourne this month, you have the opportunity to join Melantha and sing along to his captivating melodies.",
  "summary": "Melantha Perera may be a legendary musician, a prominent cultural leader, and currently President of the Cultural Council of the Divisional Secretariat — with a past role as Chairman of the Moratuwa Cultural Authority — but the music is still calling. This September, the singer/keyboardist is packing his bags for Australia. It’s his fourth trip, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}