Category: Music
Premier Hands Out Buju Banton Concert Tickets
Premier David Burt sent out a call to the community via his social media for individuals to nominate someone who would be deserving of a free ticket to the Unity Festival Buju Banton concert. A spokesperson said, “Unity Festival promoters provided the Bermuda Government with a number of tickets to be given out to members of the community as a... Read more of this article
Wayne Wonder Will Not Perform At Unity Festival
[Updated] The Unity Festival organizers said they “regrettably announce that due to circumstances beyond their control Wayne Wonder will not be performing at Unity Festival on August 17, 2019.” “All other advertised acts are confirmed and scheduled to performed and the Unity Festival organizers promise attendees an amazing show full... Read more of this article
Video: “Unity Festival” Press Conference
[Updated] The organisers of the Unity Festival — which will feature Buju Banton — held a press conference this afternoon [Aug 13], where they provided more information on the upcoming concert, which they said is expected to attract thousands of attendees. Preparations underway today at the NSC: The organisers previously said “The reggae... Read more of this article
Bermudian DJ Featured In Billboard Magazine
Bermudian DJ Collas, who hides his identity behind Gombey masks when he’s performing, is featured in a new Billboard magazine survey of performers who conceal their identities on stage to let their music better define them. Collas runs the popular US-based sound system Noise Cans, which specialises in a mash-up of Caribbean beats with modern day... Read more of this article
UK Pop Star’s Mother-Son Moment In Bermuda
British pop star Frankie Bridge received more than 22,000 likes when she posted a photo of herself and her three-year-old son vacationing in Bermuda on Instagram, commenting she never wants him to grow up. Singer-songwriter Ms Bridge, a one-time member of S Club 8 and the popular Britpop girl group The Saturdays, was in Bermuda recently with husband... Read more of this article
Coral Beats To Take Part In Pride Parade
Coral Beats — the island’s all female drum band — said they are looking forward to participating in the inaugural Bermuda Pride Parade. “The theme of the Pride Parade, ‘We Belong’. is especially important to the members of Coral Beats where diversity is welcomed. The percussion group will play at Victoria Park and participate... Read more of this article
Heather Nova: ‘Bermuda Grounds & Inspires Me’
Bermuda’s chart topping alternative rock songbird Heather Nova will be embarking on a European tour in October to support her recently released album Pearl and will be hitting in the road in the US in 2020 for a series of concerts. Ms Nova, born Heather Frith, has released 10 full-length albums and numerous singles since launching her music career... Read more of this article
Vershon Was Not Barred, Apologises To Bermuda
[Updated] Entertainer Vershon has confirmed that he was not barred from Bermuda, and has issued an ”unreserved apology” to the Government and people of Bermuda as a “statement was erroneously put out by my publicist.” In addition, the publicist’s website has posted a statement alleging that the “information that... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2019 Party People Bacchanal Run
Party People Entertainment hosted their “Bacchanal Run: The Non Marathon” tonight [Aug 3] with revelers taking to the streets with water, paint and powder. Organisers said music would be provided by Elegance Sound, DJ Rusty G, DJ Mystro and DJ Coolio. Parking was offered near the venue with a shuttle service taking participants to the starting... Read more of this article
Made In Bermuda Nights Cup Match Edition
A special Cup Match edition of Made in Bermuda Nights looks set to rally some early holiday rivalry among locals and visitors on White’s Island tonight. Guests are invited to sport their respective team colours supporting either Somerset [blue/red] or St. George’s [blue/blue] at this week’s event, which features bands One Soulution and Sheila... Read more of this article
Rising Inferno Island Soul Fest From July 26 – 28
The Rising Inferno Productions team are set to host Island Soul Fest, July 26 – 28th 2019, a pre-Cup Match music festival featuring three nights with five different musical genres, including reggae, dancehall, rap, r&b and classic soul. Event organizers, who have previously hosted ‘Ladies Night’ featuring Avant, ‘Love Jam’ featuring... Read more of this article
Soul Session Saturday Event On August 31
Tino Sax is getting set to hold an event titled ‘Soul Session Saturday’ on August 31 at the Blue Waters Anglers Club dock from 8.00am to 12.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Kicking off Labour Day weekend, Tino Sax is back with his Soul Session Saturdays. If you missed the first one, be sure to catch this event. “Capping off the end... Read more of this article
