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Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter Competition
The Bermuda Festival’s Heather Nova Singer/Songwriter Competition is expanding this year, and is open all male and female local entrants under the age of 30. The winner will be mentored by Ms. Nova and will have the opportunity to open for one of the Bermuda Festival events. In addition, the winner will receive $500 and studio time at Just Platinum... Read more of this article
Bermuda Festival To Offer Senior Discounts
The 45th annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is updating its pricing scheme to tier the price of seats by their views of the stage. Premium seats will cost the full price, while other seats will cost less. Additionally, seniors [aged 65 and older] and students will enjoy discounted ticket prices on most shows. Unlike previous years, where... Read more of this article
Bermuda Festival Tickets On Sale From Nov 8
The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts is promising “an exciting and diverse lineup of Bermudian and international artists” for its 2020 season, with tickets going on sale beginning tomorrow [Nov 8]. A spokesperson said, “In its 45th year, the theme of the 2020 Bermuda Festival is ‘Come Together,’ which Bermuda Festival... Read more of this article
2020 Bermuda Festival Theme ‘Come Together’
The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts will see its 45th iteration take place from January 17 to March 14, 2020 under a theme of ‘Come Together.’ Festival Chairman David Skinner said, “We wanted a theme that would reflect unity and collaboration. In an increasingly polarized world, we recognize the power of the performing arts in... Read more of this article
Director T.J. Armand To Leave Bermuda Festival
The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts announced today [April 8] that Executive Director T.J. Armand will leave his role with the organisation following the conclusion of the 2019 Festival. “Mr. Armand has served in the position for the past year and has cited the need to tend to his recording projects, along with the development of his long-awaited... Read more of this article
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical On March 1 & 2
[Written by Vejay Steede] Improv is the type of entertainment that can be downright irresistible if it’s done right. Sharp, quick, and full of wit, top shelf improvisational comedy is always impressive. The next event featured on the 2019 Bermuda Festival calendar is the improv sensation ‘Broadway’s Next Hit Musical’; a show that has garnered... Read more of this article
Review: Chaka Khan Lights Up Bermuda Festival
[Written by Vejay Steede] First thing’s first; Chaka Khan is a Goddess. She is a criminally underrated vocalist whose voice can deliver primal screams with the same unflinching mastery as it delivers melodic lullaby hums. She is, in a word, magnificent. Now don’t get me wrong; those of us who know her power certainly consider Chaka a legend. The... Read more of this article
Veteran Musicians Open For Mary Bridget Davies
The Bermuda Festival has announced that “the Festival is looking forward to a special tribute to Janis Joplin and the music of the 60s, costumes and all, this weekend.” Mr. Armand said, “I am happy to announce that 4Time, a band comprised of Bermudian musicians Robert “Sai” Emery, Jeffrey Marshall, Ben Payne, and David Skinner will... Read more of this article
Bermuda Festival Starts Rush Ticket Policy
44th annual Bermuda Festival Executive Director T.J. Armand announced today [Jan 18] that the Festival will start a Rush Ticket policy, “which allows available discount tickets to be sold to the public one hour before each show at the box office.” The Festival will host a Rush Ticket Happy Hour before each show where the ticket buyers and... Read more of this article
Chaka Khan Looking Forward To Performing
Ten-time Grammy Award-winning singer Chaka Khan said she is “really looking forward” to performing at the Bermuda Festival next month. The super star singer tweeted the photo below today from her verified Twitter account, saying, “Hello Bermuda! I am really looking forward to performing at the 44th Annual Bermuda Festival on February... Read more of this article
Bermuda Festival Stage Competition Finalists
The 44th annual Bermuda Festival has announced the contestants who will take part in the second annual On Stage Competition, which is set for February 6. Executive Director T.J. Armand said, “Once again, we were blown away by the many talents of Bermudian youth and it was a difficult decision-making process to determine the finalists. I would like... Read more of this article
Bermuda Festival Offers $1 Annual Memberships
For the month of December, the Bermuda Festival is offering $1 annual memberships for students and seniors. A spokesperson said, “Membership includes 50% discounts on Festival tickets for students and 25% off for seniors. Benefits also include special access to specified rehearsals, priority seating for student outreach programmes and discounts... Read more of this article
