Comments on: America’s Cup Seeks Bermuda’s Best Musicians

By: bdaboy

bdaboy — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 17:45:45 +0000

In a traditional marriage, the wife doesn’t get paid, she’s simply property of the husband….so, not an employee, more of a servant.

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 17:02:31 +0000

Um… you know there’s a difference between an employee and a spouse, right?

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:03:55 +0000

Typical bored Bermudian you are.

Go )(*& yourself

By: Ty

Ty — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:19:38 +0000

To the ACBDA Communications Team

Your comedians have already applied. They are the ones above with the dumb questions… Tough choice huh!!!. LOL

Come on Bermudians – incredible……

To @Say Whaat – you should actually be embarrased. LOL LOL LOL LMBAO

By: PBanks

PBanks — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:10:20 +0000

We get it, you don’t like rap, but to label performers of that genre thugs and label them all as disrespectful of women… well that’s disrespectful in and of itself.

By: Know the facts

Know the facts — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:57:31 +0000

We are glad you left too.

By: Know the facts

Know the facts — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:56:32 +0000

Man it must be tough being that filled with hate and ignorance.

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:23:46 +0000

Betcha a dollar that you are completely wrong…

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:22:05 +0000

If that’s what you think about rap, you are woefully ignorant.

By: Will

Will — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:58:55 +0000

God I hope never! Shaggy was bad enough as all he did was promote Jamaica..don’t need bono trying to promote his numerous messages when Bermuda is supposed to be centre stage.

By: Will

Will — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:55:50 +0000

I guess you want that trashy rap music performed? Sorry they are looking for real musicians not young thugs with low hangings pants and an inherent disrespect for women.

By: Walla Walla

Walla Walla — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:36:54 +0000

@Say what. You are correct …SMH – Some Mothers Have’em- and your mother had one.

By: Walla Walla

Walla Walla — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:33:50 +0000

Really bro, my brother and sister are both musicians. I don’t think I have ever known them to play at any event at 9am?!

By: Walla Walla

Walla Walla — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:27:25 +0000

Dear Bernews, please include the braille version of this story for Say What or a copy of “Hooked on Phonics”…apparently @Say What can not see or read past Line one. They were probably caught in the great ace that they an Onion Juice have to be the first to always post something negative or stupid. This time @Say What won.

“The Band will be paid to play at various events during the 35th America’s Cup including Dock-Out shows, the America’s Cup Village and America’s Cup parties. They will learn each America’s Cup sailing team’s song as well as playing soca, reggae, Top 40 and traditional Bermuda-themed songs,” the ACBDA said.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:20:24 +0000

I should see why not, overseas same sex partners have a free pass.

By: OBA supporter

OBA supporter — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:14:46 +0000

Ok so you left Bermuda, but you’re life is so boring where you are that you come on here and blog like a dumb Troll everyday!!!

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:57:46 +0000

Who is he? I’ll kill ‘im, horning in on my action!

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:55:21 +0000

Do you really not know what kind of crowd the AC will have?
Have read NOTHING? Are you THAT ignorant on this topic?

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:44:33 +0000

It appears that number is way too high.

By: Bluenote

Bluenote — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:41:12 +0000

Can expat musicians without a work permit to play music apply?

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:39:30 +0000

Amazing that there is a need for you to answer that.

By: Longtailtoo

Longtailtoo — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:30:26 +0000

ACBDA Communications are likely Bermudian so are not surprised at all by the daft comments…

By: ACBDA Communications

ACBDA Communications — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:18:14 +0000

As noted above, The Band will be paid.

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:02:10 +0000

Hope de judges are not bias.
What type off crowd de music will cater too.
Mmmmmmmmmmm

By: Onion Juice

Onion Juice — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:54:42 +0000

That will never happen.

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:38:47 +0000

Best comment you have ever made.
Shalom.

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:28:38 +0000

I bet ACBDA Communications is like “whats wrong with people?”

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:27:19 +0000

@WOW….you are so lost.

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:26:15 +0000

exactly, Triangle Drifter

By: Unbelievable

Unbelievable — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:25:45 +0000

@ Say WHAAT?…….READ THE ARTICLE ABOVE!!!

By: Bermy

Bermy — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:03:19 +0000

I know a guy who slays the Ukele!

By: Toodle-oo

Toodle-oo — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:44:50 +0000

It’s a shame that you actually have to go out of your way to reiterate this but as you probably know by now the amount of stupidity out there is monumental .

By: Family Man

Family Man — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:40:38 +0000

And some people doubt the statistics that only 33% of Bermuda’s public school graduates are competent in English.

By: Double S

Double S — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:36:06 +0000

You’re getting dislikes because you failed to read the article and proceeded to make dumb comments despite the fact that they answered your dumb questions/insinuations.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:35:56 +0000

For all that, it would be cool if the ACBDA team secure the services of at least a few Gombey groups for various functions.

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:51:03 +0000

Why would we play for free?

This is a job they’re offering…

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:50:13 +0000

Why wouldn’t they be? It’s a job, just like any other…

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:49:26 +0000

To hit your questions, though:

Isn’t the pay between the AC and the band?

And yes, when this band, of locals, is playing, other bands won’t be. Just like when and if I play, other bands won’t be.

By: Mike Hind

Mike Hind — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:47:32 +0000

They put out the call for local entertainment earlier this week, just email talent@americascup.com.
This seems to be for a specific product that they are putting together for the events.

As for getting paid, most of us that are professional don’t work for free and, thus, will not be playing for the AC if there isn’t appropriate remuneration.

And trust me, if the offer is out of line, it WILL be made public! If there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s make noise!

By: somuchless

somuchless — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:41:11 +0000

It does say in the article that the band would be paid.

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:35:23 +0000

When will the committee finally confirm that U2 will be playing at the Americas Cup?

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:28:42 +0000

Remind us how we are benefiting from the missing $800m again, please?

By: Say Whaat?

Say Whaat? — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:09:19 +0000

Maybe they don’t want the best, just the decent ones who will work for free. Smh.

By: Mary Lodge

Mary Lodge — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:08:48 +0000

DIA!

By: Say Whaat?

Say Whaat? — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:07:21 +0000

All these dislikes for being paid for what is someone’s livelihood. Everyone wants slaves. Smh.

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:51:01 +0000

So glad I left Bermuda.
The above comments prove my point.
Read before you open your traps.

How much did they pay all those people to rehearse “We Are The World”.

Shalom.

By: PBanks

PBanks — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:50:59 +0000

It’s probably like everything else – they get the official brand attached and become front and center for everything entertainment-related. Likely immense long-term benefit for becoming part of that group if you’re an aspiring entertainer.

By: Wow

Wow — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:35:57 +0000

NO THANK YOU OBA

By: Sage

Sage — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:33:31 +0000

Do any of you actually read before you post your drivel?? Second paragraph clearly says they will be paid.

By: ACBDA Communications

ACBDA Communications — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 18:28:51 +0000

Good day,

Please note the band will be paid.