Anyone who has followed Bathiya's career closely enough, knows that his true potential unfolds during a live performance. His showmanship on stage is almost theatrical thanks to his ability to translate the energy and feeling behind a song into something physical. 'With his stage presence and charisma he can hold an audience captive and take them on an emotional roller-coaster ride' an eloquent young fan once said after a BNS concert in Auckland, New Zealand.

When asked about his influences Bathiya cites a list of musicians from amazingly different backgrounds: RnB supergroup Boyz II Men, Hip Hop legends The Fugees and Sri Lanka's own maestro Rukantha Gunatillake. Given such an eclectic taste in music it is no surprise that the trademark BNS sound echoes a variety of musical influences.

Given the youngs musician's drive and tenacity, it's no surprise that his plans for the future are nothing short of ambitious. "We want BNS to be successful in the Indian market. Following that we may look at the Arabian Gulf and the UK depending on circumstances.".