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The De Lanerolle Brothers Usher in the Festive Season with “Can’t Wait for Christmas”

Guests were treated to a warm and joyful evening as The De Lanerolle Brothers presented their much-anticipated concert, “Can’t Wait for Christmas.” The event brought together music lovers, families, and well-wishers for a memorable night filled with festive melodies and holiday spirit.

Held at the Grand Ballroom of Hilton Colombo, the evening featured live performances accompanied by the DLB Squared Band and a delightful four-course festive dinner, creating the perfect atmosphere to welcome the season. The concert set the tone for a heartfelt start to the Christmas celebrations, leaving attendees uplifted and inspired.


Event: Can’t Wait for Christmas – A Concert by The De Lanerolle Brothers
Date: 24 November 2025
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Hilton Colombo
Organizer: The De Lanerolle Brothers (with the DLB Squared Band)


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Rishini Weeraratne

Rishini Weeraratne is a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s media industry, with an impressive portfolio spanning journalism, digital media, and content strategy. As the Editor of The Sun (Sri Lanka) and The Weekend Online at the Daily Mirror, she plays a pivotal role in shaping thought-provoking and engaging content. In her capacity as Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, she oversees the social media strategy for leading platforms, including Daily Mirror Online, Lankadeepa Online, Tamil Mirror Online, HI!! Online, Daily FT Online, Times Online, WNow English, and WNow Sinhala. Beyond her editorial work, Rishini is the author of ‘She Can,’ a widely followed weekly column celebrating the stories of empowered women in Sri Lanka and beyond. Her writing extends to fashion, events, lifestyle, world entertainment news, and trending global topics, reflecting her versatile approach to journalism. Recognized for her contributions to digital media, Rishini was honoured with the Top50 Professional and Career Women’s Global Award in 2023 for Leadership in Digital Media in Sri Lanka by Women in Management, IFC (a member of the World Bank Group), and Australia Aid. In August 2025, she received the Sri Lanka Vanitha-Abhimana Award in the Corporate and Professional Sector, and in October 2025, she was named Legendary Woman of the Year 2025 for Pioneering Digital Media in Sri Lanka. Rishini is also the Ambassador in Sri Lanka for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR, UK). Under her guidance, her team has achieved significant accolades, including Social Media House of the Year (2020, New Generation Awards), Youth Corporate Award (2021, New Generation Awards) and the Silver Award from YouTube for both Daily Mirror Online and Lankadeepa Online. Currently, Rishini divides her time between London and Colombo, continuing to drive innovation in media while championing powerful storytelling across multiple platforms.

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