Next event · 06 mar 2026Bpm 130Christchurch · Aotearoa NZ

Where the
Sri Lankan
experience
reaches its peak.

SiiS Xperience brings the heartbeat of Sri Lankan music and culture to Aotearoa. From Smokio to Costa to GYPSIES — we deliver the shows that bring our community home. People ask for it. We deliver, back to back, without a miss.

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Our story

Finding inspiration in every turn.

SiiS Xperience is an event organising company dedicated to creating impactful and memorable experiences. Based in New Zealand, we specialise in planning and delivering high-quality live events — bringing people together through creativity, entertainment, and seamless execution.

SavithIrushiIsuriShane
SiiS Xperience event moment
සුමිහිරිපානේ
Christchurch · NZ
  1. Smokio & CostaPioneered Sri Lankan live music in Christchurch
  2. Soul StudiosGave local talent a stage to shine
  3. SiiS XperienceA legacy built by four friends for the community
“A place where Sri Lankans can say is theirs — and forever will remain just like that.”

Savith, Irushi, Isuri, Shane — four friends who became the legacy we now call SiiS Xperience.

On a fine evening, two friends Savith and Shane met up as usual and started talking about bringing that Sri Lankan musical culture to Christchurch — to entertain the Sri Lankan people and make a space where they feel connected to Sri Lanka.

As the thought grew upon these four — together with The Lankan Space — they pioneered and brought Smokio and Costato light up Christchurch. They didn't stop there. They kept bringing well-known bands, singers, and celebrities to entertain the Sri Lankan hearts.

Not only that — they started Soul Studios, giving the local talent a stage to shine. This paved the way for many young and experienced talents to have a stage of their own.

Now SiiS Xperience is not just another name. It is a place where Sri Lankans can say is theirs — and forever will remain just like that.

What we do

Music, culture,
community.

We organise engaging events that unite the Sri Lankan community, fostering cultural pride and memorable experiences across Aotearoa.

01 / Flagship

Live concerts
& tours

We host Sri Lanka’s biggest names on Kiwi soil — from Smokio and Costa to the GYPSIES. Full production, full crowd, full feeling.

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02

Soul Studios

A stage for local Sri Lankan talent in NZ. Young, experienced — all welcome.

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03

Cultural
nights

Where Sri Lanka feels close again.

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04

DJ & party
events

Late-night energy with a Sri Lankan soundtrack you grew up on.

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05 / Production

End-to-end show production

Sound, lighting, staging, ticketing, logistics — handled in-house with The Lankan Space.

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Upcoming

What's next.

GYPSIES සුමිහිරිපානේ poster
Selling now
Fri · 06 Mar 2026 · 7:00pm

GYPSIES — “සුමිහිරිපානේ”

Christchurch189 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Soul Studios — local talent night
Open mic
Coming soon · 2026

Soul Studios — local talent night

ChristchurchA stage for our young and experienced Sri Lankan artists in Aotearoa.
Smokio returns to Aotearoa
Tba
2026 · date tbd

Smokio returns to Aotearoa

New Zealand tourThe artist who lit up Christchurch is back. Register for first access.
Costa live — encore night
Tba
2026 · announcing soon

Costa live — encore night

ChristchurchFollowing the unforgettable original. Sign up to know when tickets drop.
CulturalNightSiiS · 2026In planning
2026 · winter

SiiS Cultural Night

ChristchurchFood, music, dance — a full evening of home, away from home.
Archive

Nights we remember.

Our team

The four founders.

SiiS Xperience was built by four friends who refused to let the Sri Lankan stage go quiet in Aotearoa.

Savith Pitiyegedara, Founder

Savith Pitiyegedara

Founder
Shane Silva, Founder

Shane Silva

Founder
Irushi Jayarathne, Founder

Irushi Jayarathne

Founder
Isuri Fernando, Founder

Isuri Fernando

Founder
From the community

What the diaspora say.

Drag the wall. Words from the Sri Lankan community across Aotearoa.

★★★★★

For one night Christchurch felt like Colombo. That’s exactly what we needed.

RK
Ravindu K.
Concert attendee
★★★★★

Bringing Smokio to Christchurch — I never thought I’d see it. The team made it happen and made it feel like home.

NS
Nadeesha S.
Smokio show
★★★★★

Soul Studios gave my younger brother his first real stage. The whole family flew down. Forever grateful.

DP
Dilini P.
Soul Studios family
★★★★★

Costa live in Christchurch was electric. Sound, lighting, crowd — everything was on point. Counting down to the next one.

MA
Malinda A.
Costa show
★★★★★

The Lankan Space and SiiS together is the best thing that’s happened to the Sri Lankan community here.

TW
Thilini W.
Auckland
★★★★★

Took my parents to GYPSIES. Watching my mum sing every word — that’s worth more than any ticket price.

CR
Chamath R.
Gypsies announcement
★★★★★

Professional from first message to last song. Tickets, info, venue — everything ran like clockwork.

SF
Sashini F.
Wellington traveller
★★★★★

People ask for it, they deliver. Back to back, without a miss. Exactly what they promise — and what they do.

HJ
Hashan J.
Regular attendee
★★★★★

Moved to NZ five years ago. Walked into a SiiS event and instantly remembered why home is home.

AP
Anushka P.
Diaspora
★★★★★

The energy at every SiiS show is something else. The community shows up because the team shows up first.

VM
Vihanga M.
Christchurch local
★★★★★

Already booked tickets for GYPSIES. Whatever they put on next, my whole crew is in.

KD
Kasun D.
Season regular
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Latest updates

From the blog.

Show announcements, behind-the-scenes, and the stories from the Sri Lankan community in Aotearoa.

Announcement · 3 min read

GYPSIES bring “සුමිහිරිපානේ” live in concert.

The legendary band lands in Christchurch on 6 March 2026. Here’s everything you need to know — venue, timing, and how to get tickets.

Story · 4 min read

How Soul Studios became the launchpad for NZ Sri Lankan talent.

A look back at the open-mic nights that turned into careers — and what’s next for the platform.

Behind the scenes · 5 min read

The night Smokio met Christchurch.

From a quiet conversation between two friends to a sold-out hall — the show that started it all.