Category: Music
BDOT Joins Collie Buddz In Ticket Giveaway
The Bermuda Department of Tourism has joined with Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz to offer two free tickets to the artist’s upcoming concert on the Wednesday night before Cup Match. The two tickets, courtesy of the Department of Tourism will be awarded to “the biggest Collie Buddz fan in the world”. Fans of the artist have been... Read more of this article
Cup Match Show: Collie Buddz To Perform
Gosling’s Rum and Vibe 103 FM will present Collie Buddz and New Kingston Band performing live in Barrs Bay Park in Hamilton on Wednesday, August 1st. Doors open at 8pm, and early warm-up is by Vibe 103 DJs Smokey, Chubb, Keem and Rusty G and showtime is at 10pm. Limited advance tickets are $50, and the first 200 tickets purchased online will sell... Read more of this article
Local Artist Propa Releases Two New Singles
Bermudian singer Propa — real name Jamel Thomas — continues on his musical journey and has released his latest songs “Black Rum & Coke” and “Late Night”. Mixed and recorded by Donald Robinson, the songs are both written and performed by Propa. Listen to Black Rum & Coke below: Propa has opened for international... Read more of this article
Music Video: Rachel Brown & Wyclef John
Bermudian singer Rachel Brown performed an improptu, unrehearsed duet of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” with Wyclef Jean in NYC in May 2012. Wyclef Jean first received fame as a member of the acclaimed New Jersey group the Fugees, later moving onto a solo career. Ms Brown — who is half Bermudian and half Ethiopian — was... Read more of this article
Music Video: Warwick Academy ‘Lip Dub’
Warwick Academy has released a ‘Lip Dub’ video to celebrate their 350th anniversary. The school was established in 1662, and is the oldest continually functioning school in Bermuda and among the earliest schools in the Western Hemisphere. The 15-minute video was shot at the school’s Warwick location, and features hundreds of students... Read more of this article
Onika Best To Perform At Chewstick Griot Session
Thursday, June 28th, world music and soulful expression will be celebrated at the Chewstick lounge, with “Griot Sessions”, a designed to spotlight local talent and celebrate live entertainment, by giving Bermuda’s artists the chance to craft their own showcase. A Chewstick spokesperson said, “This Thursday will be an evening featuring Onika... Read more of this article
CKC Spotlight Performing Arts Summer Camp
CKC Cares Charity/Spotlight Performing Arts Camp is offering a Performing Arts Summer Camp from July 2nd to Aug 17th at the Berkeley Institute, designed to cater to young aspiring dancers, models, singers, actors, rappers, and poets. A spokesperson said, “Do you know a young Dancer, Model, Singer, Actor, Poet or Rapper between the ages of 8-17... Read more of this article
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
Video: Devaune Ratteray Releases Second Single
Bermudian singer Devaune Ratteray has released the second track off his EP entitled R.E.D. The track “Lay It Out On The Line” is the follow up to “Get To Know You Better” which he released earlier this year. Mr Ratteray — who is based in London — will be returning to the island on July 4th, to perform at the Miss Bermuda Pageant... Read more of this article
Bailey Outerbridge Opens For Natalie Cole
Bermudian singer and songwriter, Bailey Outerbridge, made a huge move in her musical career when she got the chance to open up for nine-time Grammy award-winning artist Natalie Cole in front of about 1,500 people, reports the Central Jersey Sun News. Asked about her performance, Outerbridge said, “The audience was very receptive, there was a lot of... Read more of this article
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
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
