Hashtag: #Music
Warwick Academy’s “Sound Of Season” Tonight
Tonight [Dec 8] the Warwick Academy Secondary School music department will present the ‘Sounds of the Season’ at 6.30pm in the main school hall. A spokesperson said, “The school choir, along with strings and brass, will be just the thing to kick off the Christmas holidays! Tickets at the door, suggested donation of $10 for students... Read more of this article
Video: Singer ‘Charm’ Releases New Single
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian recording artist Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released her new single as she looks to “inspire and touch people” through gospel music. Ms Woolridge-Virgin, the daughter of renowned Bermudian musician and producer John Woolridge, released her single, Been There, on all streaming platforms last week. The 38-year-old,... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Thank You For Musicals’ Opens Tonight
[Written by Isabella Gaugain] The Warwick Academy‘s Drama Department “Thank You For The Musicals” opens tonight and they can hardly wait! The production includes 16 different musicals with 15 original vignettes, “A complicated but exciting show.” says Sarah Bowers, Head of Faculty of Creative and Technical Arts at Warwick... Read more of this article
Creatives Live Performance Event Tomorrow
The Department of Culture will host another edition of Creatives Live! tomorrow [Nov 18], featuring local artists Charo Hollis, Danyell Webbe [Royalty], Ashanti Caesar [Princess Black] and Bruce Perinchief [Suav]. A Government spokesperson said, “Happening on the steps of City Hall, this popular open air concert series will take place from 12.30... Read more of this article
8track Assisted Album Gets Grammy Nomination
The ‘Third Time’s The Charm’ album by Jamaican reggae star Protoje — which Bermudian music producer Rian “8track” Williams worked on — has been nominated for the Best Reggae Album in the 2023 Grammy Awards. “When I found out I was in shock,” Mr Williams told Bernews. “Protoje called me to... Read more of this article
Lt Sheldon Fox Appointed As RBR Band Officer
Lieutenant Sheldon Fox has been appointed the Royal Regiment Regiment’s new Band Officer. A spokesperson said, “Leading the Royal Bermuda Regiment Band & Corps of Drums, he enjoyed celebrating the island and her people all over the world as well as on home soil. Now, after nearly 20 years, Major Dwight Robinson has passed on the baton. “Succeeding... Read more of this article
Bermuda School Of Music’s ‘Joy To The World’
The Bermuda School of Music will present ‘Joy to the World’ on Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “Director Marjorie Pettit presents an evening of timeless carols, joyful holiday favourites and plenty of Christmas Cheer in her much-awaited Holiday concert “Joy to the World”... Read more of this article
TROIKA Announce Details For Sarafina Auditions
TROIKA Bermuda announced the audition details for their upcoming Work in Progress #8 production of the Broadway Hit Musical ‘Sarafina!’ A spokesperson said, “Sarafina! is a South African musical by Mbongeni Ngema and Hugh Masakela depicting students involved in the Soweto Riots, in opposition to apartheid. “TROIKA will be auditioning... Read more of this article
‘The Art Of Music’ Event Set For October 20
The Bermuda Philharmonic Society and Masterworks will host an event titled ‘The Art of Music’ on Thursday [Oct 20] at Masterworks. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Philharmonic Society and Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art are collaborating on a special event to bring the community an experience for the senses. A presentation... Read more of this article
Made In Bermuda Nights Event On Friday
Another Made in Bermuda Nights event will take place on Friday [Oct 14] in the Court and Dundonald Street areas, with the free event set to feature Livewires & The Kings Band, DJ iBreeze, H&H Gombeys, food vendors and more. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton is proud to sponsor the latest event in the Made in Bermuda Nights series,... Read more of this article
Creatives Live: Sheila Smith & Toni Bari Jazz Trio
This Friday [Oct 14], the Department of Culture will host another edition of Creatives Live! – featuring local artists Sheila Smith with The Toni Bari Jazz Trio. A Government spokesperson said, “Happening on the steps of City Hall, this popular open air concert series will take place from 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm. For more information about Creatives... Read more of this article
TROIKA Audition Dates For ‘Sarafina’ Musical
TROIKA Bermuda announced the audition dates for their upcoming Work in Progress #8 production of the Broadway Hit Musical ‘Sarafina!’ A spokesperson said, “Sarafina! is a South African musical by Mbongeni Ngema and Hugh Masakela depicting students involved in the Soweto Riots, in opposition to apartheid. “TROIKA will be auditioning actors,... Read more of this article
Tickets On Sale For “Addams Family” Musical
Tickets are now on sale for ‘The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy,’ which is set to open on Thursday, October 6th. A spokesperson said, “Tickets are now on sale for a magnificently ghoulish musical comedy, The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy set to open on 6 October 2022 at The Earl Cameron Theatre under the distinguished patronage... Read more of this article
Sessions Pop-Up Jazz Lounge On September 27
The Tino Martinez Quintet [TMQ] will be featured at the Daylesford Bar in Hamilton tomorrow [Sept 27] from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “If you missed the last pop-up set, no worries. TMQ is back with another pop-up jazz lounge at the Daylesford Bar from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Are you looking for a mature and intimate setting? Then Sessions... Read more of this article
Tony Brannon On Therapeutic Power Of Music
[Written by Stephen Wright] Tony Brannon has always believed in the power of music to uplift, soothe and inspire the soul. However, it was not until he began playing songs for people with Alzheimer’s disease and watching their reactions to recognisable lyrics and melodies that he believed in its therapeutic power. For the past nine years, the local... Read more of this article
Album Featuring Collie Buddz #1 On Charts
Reggae band Stick Figure has unseated Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Legend” from the top spot on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, with the American group’s album featuring Bermudian artist Collie Buddz. The New York Carib News website said, “American reggae band Stick Figure unseats Bob Marley and the Wailers’ ‘Legend’ from... Read more of this article
