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Destination Dockyard & Lennon Dockyard Nights

Destination Dockyard & Lennon Dockyard Nights

The West End Development Corporation [WEDCO], in partnership with EPM Management, will be hosting Destination Dockyard each Monday evening from 7pm to 10pm for 18 weeks. A WEDCO spokesperson said, :This will be an evening of diverse local talent, combined with the element of competition, exciting prizes, family and youth engagement and unique shopping... Read more of this article

Lennon Peace Day Concert Raises $92,500

Lennon Peace Day Concert Raises $92,500

Organiser Tony Brannon recently presented $92,500 in funds raised at the John Lennon Peace Concert to various charities. $30,000 was donated to Masterworks, $30,000 to the Coalition for Protection of Children, $30,000 to Ride the Wave and $2,500 was donated to Chewstick. Performers for the evening included the Bermuda School of Music, McCartney K,... Read more of this article

Slideshow: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

Slideshow: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

Friday, September 21 was a night to remember, as Tony Brannon put on what many have called one of the best productions of local entertainment ever held in Bermuda. Dozens of artists graced the stage, with two bands taking half the show each in support of almost four hours of music in a tribute to the late John Lennon who after many years of unable to... Read more of this article

Full Video Set: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

Full Video Set: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

If you missed the John Lennon Tribute Concert held on Friday night [Sept 21], you can catch up below and watch 25 videos of the musical extravaganza. Organized by Tony Brannon and held in the main Show Ring of the Botanical Gardens, the night featured dozens of local and international artists and attracted an estimated crowd of 2,000 people. For reports... Read more of this article

Video Set #2: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

Video Set #2: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

An estimated 2,000 people attended the first ever John Lennon Tribute Concert held at the Botanical Gardens on Friday night [Sept 21], which saw dozens of artists from Bermuda and overseas join forces for the concert. Organizer Tony Brannon called the event a “fabulous night” and said it went beyond what he ever hoped it could have. He said... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

Photo Set #2: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

International reggae star Maxi Priest joined with local artists at the John Lennon Tribute Concert last night [Sept 21] at the Botanical Gardens. The concert was part of the first-ever John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute, which was organized by Tony Brannon. The Tribute also included a special sculpture made by local artist Graham Foster and... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: John Lennon Tribute Concert

Photo Set #1: John Lennon Tribute Concert

The John Lennon Tribute Concert was held last night [Sept 21], with a number of international and local artists entertaining the crowd who gathered at the Botanical Gardens. At the end of the night organizer Tony Brannon took to the stage and said, “I want to thank all the musicians that contributed their performances for charity. I want to thank... Read more of this article

Video Set #1: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

Video Set #1: 2012 John Lennon Tribute Concert

People made their way to the Botanical Gardens last night [Sept 21], as local and international artists took the stage to perform a tribute to the music of John Lennon, on a day which was chosen to coincide with the International Day of Peace. John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono released a video earlier this year saying: “I am pleased that John is being... Read more of this article

Traffic Advisory: Concert At Botanical Gardens

Traffic Advisory: Concert At Botanical Gardens

The Department of Parks said that due to the final preparations for the John Lennon Tribute Concert in the Botanical Gardens on Friday [Sept 21]  sections of the grounds will have restricted access. Parking lots will be closed off to the general public from 8pm Thursday through Friday in order for staff and promoters to complete the final preparations... Read more of this article

John Lennon Tribute Concert Next Friday

John Lennon Tribute Concert Next Friday

The concert featuring Bermuda & International artists as a tribute to the great music of John Lennon will be held on Friday [Sept 21] in the Show Ring of the Bermuda Botanical Gardens. All artists will sing John Lennon songs off the Bermuda Tribute CD. Gates open at 6:30pm with the concert commencing at 8:00pm and tickets are available online. A... Read more of this article

Fairmont Offering Lennon Concert Package Deal

Fairmont Offering Lennon Concert Package Deal

The Fairmont Southampton Hotel is offering a room and concert package deal for the upcoming John Lennon Tribute Concert this September. The concert will celebrate John Lennon’s creative genius during the first-ever John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute Concert on Friday, September 21, 2012 featuring Bermudian & international artists. Artists... Read more of this article

Photos: Lennon Sculpture & Art Exhibit Opening

Photos: Lennon Sculpture & Art Exhibit Opening

Yesterday evening [June 21] the public unveiling of Graham Foster’s John Lennon tribute sculpture took place at the Botanical Gardens, along with the opening of the “Imagine the Art of John Lennon” art exhibit at the Masterworks Museum. Those in attendance included organizer Tony Brannon, Premier Paula Cox, Business and Tourism Minister Wayne... Read more of this article

Lennon Sculpture Unveiled At Botanical Gardens

Lennon Sculpture Unveiled At Botanical Gardens

[Updated with video] This evening [June 21] the public unveiling of the Graham Foster tribute sculpture took place at the Botanical Gardens, along with the opening of the “Imagine the Art of John Lennon” art exhibit. “The Imagine the Art of John Lennon” exhibit at the Masterworks Museum includes a selection of lithographs from Lennon’s “Bag... Read more of this article

Yoko Ono: “John Lennon Inspired By Bermuda”

Yoko Ono: “John Lennon Inspired By Bermuda”

John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono released a video saying that John Lennon was “immensely inspired by Bermuda.” Lennon visited Bermuda in 1980, and later named an album from a freesia flower he saw in the Botanical Gardens – The Double Fantasy. Yoko Ono said, “I am pleased that John is being honored in the Bermuda Botanical... Read more of this article

Music Video: “All You Need Is Love”

Music Video: “All You Need Is Love”

A music video featuring a Bermudian twist on John Lennon’s “All You Need Is Love” has recently been released online, receiving over 500 views in its first 24 hours. Lead singers in the song include Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert, Ronnie Lopes, Ed Christopher, Robert “Sai” Emery, Francesca Dill, Gita Blakeney, Will Black,... Read more of this article

John Lennon Sculpture To Be Unveiled This Month

John Lennon Sculpture To Be Unveiled This Month

This summer, Bermuda will pay tribute to John Lennon’s creative genius during the first-ever John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute with two great events being touted as the Summer of Love by organizer Tony Brannon. Masterworks Museum will play host to the first of these events on Thursday, June 21, 2012 with the public unveiling of the Graham... Read more of this article