Category: Music
Minister On Supporting Bermuda’s Musicians
There are two new initiatives undertaken by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to provide support to local artists, with the first being the ‘Creatives Live!’ lunchtime concerts, which feature singers and bands performing on the steps of City Hall every two weeks, Minister of Youth, Culture & Sport Dr Ernest Peets said... Read more of this article
Christopher To Take Part In COC Gender & Opera
Bermudian Jonathan Christopher will be one of the special guests for a virtual event entitled “COC In Conversation: Gender & Opera” which will be hosted by the Canadian Opera Company on Friday [March 5]. The Canadian Opera Company website said, “Expanding on the COC’s popular Women in Opera event, artists and thinkers from within... Read more of this article
Audio: Collie Buddz “Close To You” Remix
Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released a remix version of his new single entitled “Close To You”. The new track is available on various digital outlets, which you can access here. The video’s description says, “Written by Collie Buddz, produced by J-Vibe and Collie Buddz, and remixed by RtwoG2.” Related... Read more of this article
Irie 98.3 FM Reggae Music Station Back On Air
Irie 98.3 fm, Bermuda’s 24-hour reggae music station, resumed over-the-air broadcasting at the weekend after engineers moved the station’s transmitter and antenna to government’s new tower in Prospect, Devonshire. “The move will mean Irie’s signal will be stronger and clearer from the new tower,” the station said. Irie... Read more of this article
Video: Michael Douglas Promotes Hope Song
Actor Michael Douglas posted a video to his more than 5 million Facebook and Instagram followers promoting a new song — which involves multiple Bermudians — called ‘Hope’ which is set to be released on March 1st.Mr Douglas posted the video below and said, “Hey guys! Have a little treat for you. My friend Tony Brannon... Read more of this article
Video: The Unit Band Performs At Creatives Live
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs held their second Creatives Live! event — a local entertainment initiative aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists — with today’s [Feb 27] event featuring The Unit Band.A spokesperson previously said, “The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Festival Celebrates Black Performers
In celebration of Black History Month, the Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is inviting people to “take a walk down memory lane to celebrate and remember a few of the phenomenal black performers that have graced their stage in recent years.” A spokesperson said, “Black History Month began as a way of remembering important people... Read more of this article
Creatives Live Event Featuring The Unit Band
This Saturday, [Feb. 27], the Department of Culture will host the second Creatives Live! event, which will feature a performance by The Unit Band on the steps of City Hall. A Government spokesperson said, “The local musical midday concert series is aimed at showcasing and supporting Bermuda’s talented artists – many of whom have faced challenges... Read more of this article
Video: Joy T Barnum Performs At Creatives Live
The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs launched ‘Creatives Live,’ a local entertainment initiative aimed at showcasing Bermuda’s talented artists, with the first event held today [Feb 12] featuring local singer Joy T. Barnum.A spokesperson previously said, “Creatives Live! is a midday concert series that offers an opportunity... Read more of this article
Creatives Live Featuring Joy T Barnum On Feb 12
This Friday [Feb 12], the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is launching Creatives Live!, a local entertainment initiative aimed at showcasing Bermuda’s talented artists. “Creatives Live! is a midday concert series that offers an opportunity for the community to support local performing artists, many of whom have faced challenges due... Read more of this article
Faulkenberry To Appear In Virtual Concert
Bermudian entertainer Rebecca Faulkenberry will be featured in a virtual concert performance which has a goal of raising funds for the Broadway Cares organisation, the philanthropic heart of Broadway. BroadwayWorld.com reported, “Tony Award nominees Lilli Cooper and Denée Benton star alongside Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Grace... Read more of this article
16-Year-Old Violinist Donates To LCCA
Sari Smith, a 16-year-old violinist, performed on the sidewalks of Hamilton on December 19 in order to donate her earnings to LCCA on behalf of the Rotary Interact Club. Ms. Smith said, “I started violin at the age of 4 and have continued to have a passion for the instrument ever since.“I study music at the Bermuda School of Music, and... Read more of this article
Audio: Larrita Adderley Releases ‘New Freedom’
Bermudian singer Larrita Adderley has released a single entitled New Freedom, with the singer saying that the song was inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic and the song is to encourage anyone who wants to give up. The song was written by Ms. Adderley, the instrumental was created by SoulFyah Productions, and engineering was done by Shondel Easton at Just... Read more of this article
