[1] The series is based on the original Dutch singing competition, The Voice of Holland, created by media tycoon John de Mol Jr., and part of a larger international franchise.
If the coach wants the performing contestant on their team, they press a button which turns their chair, revealing to them what the singer looks like.
[3] Since its inception, the show has the same coaches panel: Bathiya and Santhush, Kasun Kalhara, Sashika Nisansala and Umaria Sinhawansa.
The title of the show hints at the concept: the four coaches will judge a singer hopeful dubbed "Artist" solely on his or her vocal ability, regardless of physical appearance.
Coaches devote themselves to helping their vocalists grow psychologically, musically, and physically, as well as providing advice and sharing their secrets of success.
[10] The contestants that pass their blind audition advance to the battle rounds, where coaches pit two of their own team members against one other in front of a studio audience to perform the same song together.
It was confirmed by Sirasa TV on Instagram and YouTube on 14 November 2020, that famed singers Bathiya and Santhush, Kasun Kalhara, Sashika Nisansala, and Umaria Sinhawansa will be the coaches for The Voice Sri Lanka.
[12] This was followed by a second teaser posted on 11 November 2020, showing closer more detailed silhouettes of the coaches, along with instrumental versions of their hit songs.
On 1 March 2023, in the middle of Season Two, it was revealed that a Fifth Coach Supun Perera will be entering the competition, bringing back previously eliminated contestants for a comeback stage.
[5] One such contestant, Rameesh Sashinka (Ramiya), who was previously on Team Umaria prior to elimination, ended up ultimately winning the season.
[9] The Blind Auditions stage of Season One was hosted by Dinithi Walgamage, who was then replaced by Kingsley Rathnayake for the Battle Rounds.
[2] Shortly after the start of Season One, the five judges on the show made a collaborative promotional single covering Pandit W.D.