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TNL Onstage has become a major staple of the music industry in Sri Lanka. Many professional musicians see
Onstage as a perfect means of jumpstarting a local music career. In an article for the Sunday Times, keyboardist for the Rebels, Sandeep Milan John said of the experience, "We didn't win, but
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won the title of Best Band at TNL Onstage 2004. The band subsequently released their debut EP titled 'River Flow' to a highly receptive audience, resulting in a sold out release. Their debut album 'Gateway to
Eternity' was released in 2005 and featured original tracks including Illusions, War at
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Each year, musicians from around Sri Lanka submit recorded demos to TNL Radio
Network. Station staff listen to the demos and make their first selections. Those chosen are called and given the opportunity to compete in the first round of Onstage. Judges evaluate musicians during each round on the
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TNL first began broadcasting in 1993. The
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won best band TNL Onstage in 2014. Constellation created history in winning all major awards that year, which were Best
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In 2013 the competition won the 'Most
Fashionable Contest' award at the Fashion Asia Awards held in China., a category assessing events from Malaysia, Taiwan, Cambodia, Thailand and China.
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basis of musicality. At the end of
Onstage, one winner is selected for each of the following categories: Best Band, Best Soloist, and Best Musician. The winners are awarded cash prizes.
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got their start in 2005, and went on to win the People’s Choice Award at TNL Onstage in 2006. The band is currently one of the most popular
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