Colombo, Sri Lanka — Available

BHANU
MENDIS

Public Speaker · Audio Engineer · Artist · Educator · Visharadha

I bridge ambitious artistic visions with flawless execution — blending leadership, creative direction, and audio engineering into everything I do.

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750+
Performers led
12+
National awards
6+
Years leadership
1st
World choral rank
About me

A creative, a leader,
and a builder.

I'm Bhanu Mendis — a multi-disciplinary leader, performing artist, and audio engineer from Colombo, Sri Lanka. I operate at the rare intersection where creativity meets operational precision.

As the 2024/2025 Senior Head Prefect at Lyceum International School, I directed landmark events including the Elysium '25 graduation at Cinnamon Life and Maathra 14 at BMICH — managing operations for over 750 performers across both productions.

I'm a qualified Sangeetha Visharadha (First Division), a hands-on audio producer working with Cubase 14 Pro, and an actively competing musician and dancer with multiple national and international titles. Outside the stage, I spearhead regional relief drives in Kurunegala — because real impact demands both technical excellence and genuine empathy.

750+
Performers managed across productions
All-Island dancing champion
All-Island music champion
1st
Malaysian World Choral Competition
What I bring

Skills & strengths

Team LeadershipPeople ManagementEvent StrategyEvent ProductionPublic SpeakingComperingVocal PerformanceInstrumental MusicCreative DirectionAudio EngineeringCubase 14 ProPhotographyVisual MediaProgramming & ComputingCross-team CoordinationExecution Under DeadlineStage & Audience PresencePeer Mentoring
Experience

Where I've led

Senior Head Prefect
2024 – 2025
Lyceum International School, Nugegoda
Led school-wide student governance as the highest-ranking prefect. Directed the Elysium '25 graduation ceremony at Cinnamon Life and Maathra 14 at BMICH — coordinating 750+ performers across both productions. Primary bridge between the student body and senior administration.
Executive LeadershipEvent Direction750+ PerformersBMICH · Cinnamon Life
Head Prefect
2023 – 2024
Lyceum International School, Nugegoda
Managed the prefect body and represented the student community in school governance. Organised inter-house events, coordinated Model UN logistics for LISMUN and SLMUN, and served as lead compère for major school productions.
GovernanceModel UNComperingEvent Logistics
Intern — Clubs, Societies & Leadership
May – Oct 2025
Lyceum International School, Nugegoda
Oversaw student clubs, societies, and the prefect body across the school calendar. Mentored emerging leaders, structured responsibilities, and built accountability into team workflows.
MentorshipClub OperationsStudent Leadership
Founder — Swara & Padura
Ongoing
Lyceum International School
Created and led an original concert series blending Western and Eastern musical traditions. Managed end-to-end production from concept and creative direction through performer coordination and live execution.
Concert ProductionCreative DirectionMusic
Regional Relief Drive Lead
Ongoing
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Spearheads community relief initiatives in the Kurunegala district, coordinating volunteers and resources for on-the-ground impact. Combines logistical planning with grassroots community engagement.
Community ServiceVolunteer CoordinationSocial Impact
Honours & Awards

What I've won

🏆
All-Island Dancing Champion
Island 1st · 2018, 2019, 2023
Three-time national champion in competitive dance at the All-Island level.
🎵
All-Island Music Champion
Island 1st · 2019, 2023, 2024
Three-time national music champion, consistently at the highest competitive level.
🌏
Malaysian World Choral Competition
1st Place · International
Represented Sri Lanka on the world stage, securing first place internationally.
🎭
British-Lanka Festival of Performing Arts
First Place
Top honours at one of Sri Lanka's most prestigious cross-cultural performing arts competitions.
🌐
WWF · United Nations Resolution
First Place
First place at a WWF-affiliated Model UN conference in international policy debate.
♟️
National Chess Championship
1st Place · 2016
National champion — proof that the strategic thinking extends well beyond the stage.
Education & Qualifications

Certified & trained

Visharad — Indian Music
First Division · 2023
Audio Engineering
Pearl Bay Institute
Aviation Course
Sri Lanka Air Force
Professional Compering
Institute of Media & Performing Arts
Diploma in Information Technology
ESOFT Metro Campus · 2022
Diploma in Western Music
Lyceum International School · 2023
Cambridge GCE O/Level
A* Sinhala · A Physics · A Maths · A Biology
Leadership Award
Institute for Professional Development · 2022
Praweshika — Indian Music
First Division
Madhyama — Indian Music
First Division
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