Category: Music
Video: Barrington Levy Arrives In Bermuda
[Updated] Reggae star Barrington Levy arrived in Bermuda this evening [July 23], set to headline this year’s Cup Match Summer Splash. The Jamaican singer has been on the reggae scene for decades, and has a string of hits under his belt including Under Mi Sensi, Murderer, Vice Versa Love, Two Sounds, Love The Life You Live, Too Experienced, Here I... Read more of this article
Lineup For 2015 Bermuda Tattoo Announced
The Bermuda Regiment, along with the Governor, the Bermuda Regiment Charitable Trust, and the Bermuda Regiment 50th Anniversary Committee announced details of the 2015 Bermuda Tattoo, which will take place in Dockyard on October 22 – 24, 2015. The launch coincided with the official start of Tattoo ticket sales and provided further details on the... Read more of this article
Regiment Band To ‘Beat The Retreat’ Tonight
The Band and Corps of Drums of the Bermuda Regiment will put on its last display of military music of the season tonight [July 22] on Front Street, as the Regiment will make the last of three appearances to Beat the Retreat as part of the Harbour Night celebrations. “And – in line with themed previous appearances – tonight’s performance... Read more of this article
Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’
Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been steadily making headway in the worlds of music and dance while living in London, and has now released an ode to an iconic Bermuda drink with a full version of his song Dark & Stormy. Since joining the professional Bollywood group BollyFlex a year ago, Mr. Ratteray has performed on stage and in productions... Read more of this article
Barrington Levy Looking Forward To Bermuda
Reggae star Barrington Levy is set to headline this year’s Cup Match Summer Splash on July 25, saying he is “really looking forward to coming to Bermuda” as it is “so beautiful and the people love reggae music.” Leading up to his trip to Bermuda, headliner Barrington Levy was asked about his musical history, with the reggae... Read more of this article
Music Video: Little JJ’s Song “This Is Bermuda”
Local musician Javoni Dowling Swan, known also by his stage name Little JJ, is continuing to work his way upward in the music business by trying his hand at everything from instruments to entertainment media, with the young artist recently releasing a music video for his song “This is Bermuda.” The song explores everything from Bermuda favourites... Read more of this article
Smirnoff Foam Party Set For Saturday, July 18
The Smirnoff Foam Party is set to take place on Saturday, July 18 at Snorkel Park, with the event to include a wide variety of entertainment. A ferry will run from Albouy’s Point to Dockyard on the night of the party, leaving at 10.00pm and returning at 3.00am, and costing $10 each way. The party will include a foam pit, form cannons, swimming... Read more of this article
Music Video: DemBiez & QKO – Mu’LahLah
Bermudian musical production team DemBiez has released its latest piece of work, a song entitled “Mu’LahLah,” featuring young singer Quinn Outerbridge, also known by her stage name QKO. The video’s description says, “Dem Biez Music Group is an independent record label running out of Bermuda which is working with singers... Read more of this article
Opera Singer Jon Vickers “One Of The Greatest”
Jon Vickers, who has been described as one of the greatest opera singers of the 20th century, has died at the age of 88 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Vickers was born on October 29, 1926 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and moved Bermuda in 1973. A story in OperaNews.com says, “It is one measure of his achievement that he sang... Read more of this article
Gyptian & RDX Replace Beenie Man At SvR
Due to travel restrictions in the US and Canada, Beenie Man will not be able to travel to Bermuda to perform at the Soca versus Reggae event, however the SVR organisers have secured reggae stars Gyptian and RDX to represent the Reggae Team at this year’s event. Saying that they do understand some patrons were very much looking forward to seeing Beenie... Read more of this article
Berkeley Society To Present Summer Jazz Jam
The Berkeley Educational Society is getting set to present Summer Jazz Jam tomorrow [July 11] under the distinguished patronage of former Berkeley Deputy Principal and retired senior civil servant Robert K. Horton. Refreshments will be served at 6.30pm, with the event itself commencing at 7.00pm. Hosted by former Berkeleyites Darlene Hartley and Valerie... Read more of this article
Chewstick To Host Concert Instead Of BeachFest
The annual BeachFest celebration at Horseshoe Bay will not be taking place this year due to what Chewstick said were “circumstances beyond” their control, however Chewstick will be hosting an Emancipation Celebration Concert at No.1 Car Park on July 30th, featuring a line up of artists including international reggae star Wayne Wonder. The... Read more of this article
