Outstanding musical creations representing the Sinhala, Tamil, and English media for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 were recognized at the event. A total of 43 awards and merit certificates were presented to honor excellence across a wide range of categories.
Awards were given for Best Musical Composition, Best Light Song Performance, Best Lyrics, Best Sound Engineering, Best Children’s Song Lyrics, Best Children’s Song Performance, Best Children’s Music Composition, Best Music Video, Best Classical Instrumental Performance, and Best Fusion Instrumental Performance, among others.
The prestigious lifetime achievement award “Sangeethabhimani” was posthumously awarded to the late Kala Suri Latha Walpola, while Kala Suri Gaurishwari Rajappan and veteran musician Ramya de Livera Perera were also honored for their outstanding contributions to Sri Lankan music.
Addressing the gathering, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, stated that steps are being taken to reduce the glamour of award ceremonies and instead increase prize money. He also emphasized the importance of conducting workshops to cultivate a more culturally refined society with a deeper appreciation for the arts.
A key highlight of the event was the launch of the Sri Lankan Song Registration Portal (Song Registration Portal of Sri Lanka), a newly established digital platform designed to officially register and protect original musical creations by Sri Lankan artists.
The system allows lyricists, composers, and singers to submit their original works through a secure and organized process, ensuring recognition and ownership rights. It also enables artists to safeguard their intellectual property for future legal, commercial, and archival purposes.
Officials stated that the initiative will promote proper documentation, transparency, and professionalism, helping to strengthen Sri Lanka’s music industry.
Artists can register their works via:
https://srpsl.culturaldept.gov.lk
The event was attended by Additional Secretary (Promotion and Foreign Affairs) of the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dhammika K. Wijesinghe, Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs K.S. Dilhani, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Arts Council Keerthi Welisara, Chairman of the State Music Advisory Board Nadeeka Guruge, along with many veteran artists and distinguished guests.
