Category: Music
Rapper Imari Wins First “Battle Of The Mic”
Shine’s House of Entertainment was on fire Wednesday night [June 6] when some of Bermuda’s finest rappers and reggae entertainers stepped up to the challenge at Spotlight Talent Agency’s first Battle of the Mic competition. A spokesperson said, “The first prize of one hour free recording time was sponsored by Just Platinum Recording Studios.... Read more of this article
Videos: Rubber Duck Races & Entertainment
Hundreds of people made their way to Ordnance Island in St. George’son Sunday afternoon [June 3] for the annual Rubber Duck Derby got underway. The event is held in support of Friends of Hospice, the charity supporting Agape House and hospice care in Bermuda. The event featured food stalls, kiddie land with a bouncy castle, games and face painting,... Read more of this article
Video: Student Musicians Perform At High Tea
Two young musicians from the Developing Artists Program entertained the attendees at the recent Bermuda Reception “High Tea hosted at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Sunday [June 3] by Project Action. Berkeley Institute student Delijah Symonds performed a rendition of Celine Dion’s hit “My Heart Will Go On” from the Titanic soundtrack,... Read more of this article
“Paper Cut Outs” Band Win Talent Contest
The band “Paper Cut Outs” were named the winners of the Bermuda Youth Got Talent show yesterday [May 28], receiving $5,000 and iPad2, after they beat over 160 young performers who signed up to show off their talents as part of the contest. These filmed auditions were highlighted over a period of eight weeks during the ZBM nightly news program.... Read more of this article
Mishka Releases New Video: “Neva Give Up”
Bermudian singer/songwriter Mishka has released “Neva Give Up” – an extract from his new EP “Anything, Anytime, Anywhere.” The brother of Bermudian folk rocker Heather Nova, Mishka is an accomplished reggae musician in his own right. He released his first album in 1999 and is currently signed to Matthew McConaughey’s... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Ruth Henderson Memorial Concert
Saltus Grammar School will be holding their annual Ruth Henderson Memorial Concert in Victoria Park on Thursday, May 31st, from 5:30 – 7:30pm. The concert is held in memory of the late Ruth Henderson, who was an organist and choir director of the Anglican Cathedral, as well as the head of music at Saltus Senior School. Related Stories Saltus... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Jelani’s “King of The Paradise” Show
Jelani Simmons, aged 16, is a Bermudian rapper, who started gaining popularity when his song “Blue Skies” from his previous mix tape “High School High Life” played on Tempo, a popular Caribbean music station broadcasted on our local Cablevision Network. Now Jelani’s latest hits, ‘Studio @ 8’, ‘Bad Side’ and ‘We Made It’ have captured... Read more of this article
Student Musicians To Train In Atlanta
For ten talented Bermudian-resident musicians/artists, the opportunity to put their book knowledge to work comes this summer. PlayList Management, is conducting their annual Developing Artist Program [DAP] which offers student musicians/artists the chance to work alongside professional musical artists, producers, and the like for a full week in Atlanta,... Read more of this article
Local Entertainers Perform In Canada
Two local entertainers have spread their wings in Toronto for two weeks. Jason Clarke [pictured], who is known as Kombat in the hip hop scene, arrived in Toronto on Friday [May 11] with Maurico “Mariore” Atkins and performed that night at a club in the city. The two artists, signed with Spotlight Talent Agency, will spend quality time at the Rehearsal... Read more of this article
Angie Hall Nominated For En Sound Awards
Bermudian songwriter and producer Stephen Hall and his wife, Angie, have received nominations in five categories for their gospel CD, “Beyond Expectations…Thought from an Unspoken Mind” from En Sound Music Awards. En Sound is an Independent Gospel Music Award Show which provides an outlet where independent and unsigned artists are recognized... Read more of this article
Collie Buddz Song On VH1′s Basketball Wives
On the May 7th airing of VH1’s popular reality show “Basketball Wives”, Bermudian reggae singer Collie Buddz’s song “I Feel So Good” was played, marking the first time a reggae song has been featured on the programme. Set at the show’s closing scene, personalities Susan and Keisha can be seen bouncing to the track while they play... Read more of this article
Upcoming: Sounds Of Hope Benefit Concert
In an effort to raise funds for the St John Ambulance [registered charity #114], a benefit concert will be held at the City Hall Theatre on Saturday May 19th, 2012. The event, “Sounds of Hope” will be hosted by Patrina “Power Girl” Paynter and will feature a variety of local entertainment including United Dance Productions, Wendell... Read more of this article
