ANDANTE 2K19 - SLTC organises Interuniversity Music Competition

The Grand Finale of “Andante 2K19”; the Inter University Music Competition organised by the students of Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) was held on 29th of November 2019 at Royal College Navarangahala.

The event initiated with the chieftainship of distinguished guests such as the group chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom; Mr. Kumarasinghe Sirisena and the Founder President of SLTC; Eng. Ranjith Rubasinghe. The panel of judges included Mr. Nadeeka Guruge, Mr. Jananath Warakagoda, and Mr. Rohana Dharmakeerthi who examined the talents of the participants from University of Moratuwa, University of Colombo, National School of Business Management (NSBM), College of Chemical Science ( CCS), Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology ( SLIIT), Colombo International Institute of Higher Education ( CIIHE) and Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) who were among the selected to compete in the finale through the preliminary round of an online audition.

Andante 2K19 was the firstever on stage interuniversity musical competition organised by the undergraduates of SLTC. Ten finalist groups from universities across the country took centre stage in showcasing their talents throughout the competition.

The winners were chosen under two categories namely ‘ The Most Popular Group’ and ‘ The Best Performing Group’. “The Most Popular Group” was selected by the Facebook shares of their audition videos and the audience votes. “The Best Performing Group” was chosen by the panel of judges. In addition, the event featured two guest performances by Mr. Randhir Wi t a n a a n d M r. Ridma Weerawardena.

At the end of series of the competitive sessions ‘Legato’ from University of Moratuwa won “The Best Performance” title along with 100,000LKR cash award. ‘Reteena’ from Sri Lanka Technological Campus became 1st runners up with 50,000LKR cash award. ‘Octane 95’ represented Sri Lanka Institute of Information

Technology became 2nd runners up with a cash award worth 25,000LKR. The Vocal groups from University of Moratuwa and CIIHE recieved a special appreciation from the judges for their sheer talent and commitment. Winner of the “Most Popular Performance” was also ‘Legato’ from University of Moratuwa who received 100,000LKR cash award. Andante 2K19 created a perfect musical platform that enabled undergraduates from both State and Nonstate Higher Educational Institutes to showcase their talents in front of a grand audience.

The participants enjoyed the opportunity to express their unique artistic abilities which entertained and amused the audience. It was a healthy competition geared by a lot of commitment, hard work and dedication of students.

Ultimately, Andante 2K19 remained memories in the hearts of the students along with the hope of returning onstage next year.