Genie Business Empowers "Sarigama" Concert with Seamless Digital Payments

Photographed from left to right: Ashen Godellawatte, Brand Manager - Fintech, Dialog Axiata PLC; Sachini De Silva, Head of Merchant Business, Dialog Axiata PLC; Kavish Peiris, Founder, Sarigama Events; and Ranthini Jayasinghe, Director, Sarigama Events.

Genie Business, powered by Dialog Finance PLC partnered with Sarigama Events as the official payment acceptance provider for the much-anticipated musical event "Sarigama," held on 24th May 2025 at the Waters Edge outdoor arena. The star-studded evening featured some of Sri Lanka’s most iconic performers, including Bathiya & Santhush, Umaria, Sarith & Surith, Lanthra Perera and popular bands News and Doctor, drawing an enthusiastic crowd from across the country.

Genie Business Internet Payment Gateway (IPG) powered the online ticketing experience at www.sarigamatickets.lk, enabling secure, convenient purchases using any Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card, and offering fans a hassle-free digital checkout. At the venue, ticket purchases were made seamless with Genie Business MiniPOS devices for physical card acceptance, QR code payments via mobile apps, and the Genie Business E-Store for those preferring to pay online without carrying physical wallets—addressing both convenience and security for attendees.

Sarigama Events, the organising force behind this inaugural musical celebration, is a new-age event platform focused on delivering premium entertainment experiences while leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and reduce overheads. By integrating their own branded ticketing website and using Genie Business’s digital payment solutions, they eliminated the high commissions usually paid to third-party ticketing platforms—enabling greater profitability and control.

This partnership sets a new standard for event organisers in Sri Lanka, demonstrating how technology and strategic digital payment solutions can elevate both customer experience and business outcomes. With platforms like Genie Business, more organisers are now empowered to manage ticketing in-house—simplifying operations while maximising value.

Genie Business, powered by Dialog Finance PLC, leads the way in digital payment solutions for MSMEs and Corporates in Sri Lanka, offering Tap to Pay, Internet Payment Gateway (IPG), Multi-Currency Pricing, Payment Links, E-Store, and QR payments. Genie Business also provides digital lending to support business growth, empowering Sri Lanka’s digital economy.