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Ruben Studdard To Perform In Bermuda In May
[Written by Don Burgess] An American Idol winner will be performing in a pre-Mother’s Day concert in May. Ruben Studdard, also known as the ‘Velvet Teddy Bear’, will do a tribute to Luther Vandross on May 9 at the Fairmont Southampton. Studdard released an album entitled Ruben sings Luther in 2018. He has won several honours including a Billboard... Read more of this article
Violinist Sisters Set To Open For Red Priest
Violinist sisters Sari and Naphisa Smith are getting set to open for Red Priest in the Bermuda Festival this weekend. A spokesperson said, “Instrumental music is a universal language that allows one to make up his/her own story – phrasing it in different ways, coming up with one’s own words or pictures in the mind. “When preparing for... Read more of this article
Audio: Sir Dudley Releases ‘Gal Gone’ Song
Bermudian reggae artist Giles Spurling, also known as Sir Dudley, has released a new single titled Gal Gone. The song is composed of an instrumental created by Mr. IVibes of IVibes Productions and lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. The record was recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. IVibes. A spokesperson said, “The new single... Read more of this article
Audio: Singer Celebrates Romance With Song
Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has recorded a new version of her song One Heart and One Mind, which she wrote in 1984 to perform at the wedding of her friends Alan and Ruth Marquardt, who are celebrating 35 years of marriage this year. The guitar ballad version of the song features music and lyrics by Ms. Sherwood and was arranged and... Read more of this article
Party Zone Bermuda Set To Host “Ladies Night”
Party Zone Bermuda is getting set to host a ‘Ladies Night’ event on Saturday, February 22, with the dance party taking place from 10.00pm to 3.00am. A spokesperson said, “Come out for a Ladies Night with Mista Genius, your girl’s favourite DJ. It’s all going down at Party Zone Bermuda by the mini golf and driving range... Read more of this article
Coral Beats Band Head To Brazil This Month
All-woman percussion band Coral Beats will be heading to Brazil this month for a two-week tour of the country. A spokesperson said, “Coral Beats, Bermuda’s own all-woman percussion band, will be heading to Brazil this month for its first two-week tour of the country, where they will participate in workshops and perform alongside Brazilian percussion... Read more of this article
Jugglin Jason To Host Program On Full 100 Radio
Jugglin Jason is set to host his popular radio program “The Office Workout” on The Full 100 Radio which will air Fridays from 10am to 3pm. A spokesperson said, “The Full 100 Radio is pleased to welcome its first live DJ, Bermuda’s own Jugglin Jason, to the family with his popular radio program the ‘Office Workout’ which will... Read more of this article
Somerset Brigade Band To Host Festival of Music
Under the patronage of Premier David Burt, the Somerset Brigade Band will present their annual “Festival of Music” on Saturday, February 8th at 7.30pm at St. James Church Hall, as they also celebrate their 90th anniversary. The event will feature vocalist Mrs. Melinda Jennings, trumpet soloist Mr. Conrad Roach, and the Somerset Brigade Band;... Read more of this article
Soul Session Saturday Valentine’s Day Edition
Soul Session Saturdays is making a return for the New Year with a special Valentine’s Day Edition on Friday, February 14th. From 8:30pm until midnight, the Sessions Jazz Lounge will be taking over The Leopards Club where the Tino Martinez Quintet will deliver their signature blend of smooth jazz and neo-soul. “Hosted by the multi-talented... Read more of this article
Salayah Stange Wins Heather Nova Competition
Salayah Stange is this year’s winner of the Bermuda Festival Heather Nova Singer/Song Writer competition, with the young singer set to receive a cash prize, perform at the Bermuda Festival events, and professionally record one of her songs. Ms. Nova said, “I am thrilled to announce that this year’s winner of the annual Heather Nova... Read more of this article
A Celebration Of The Life Of Marcelle Clamens
[Written by Dale Butler] A celebration of the life of Bermudian opera singer, teacher, and mentor Marcelle Clamens, a University of Cincinnati Conservatory graduate, was held at the Berkeley Institute on Saturday, December 14 for a host of relatives, students, friends, and former classmates. Organized by her husband Michael and daughter Michaela Antoinette,... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Lip Sync Idol On December 28th
Mark — “Sybil Barrington” — Anderson will be hosting a lip sync competition titled “Bermuda’s Lip Sync Idol” on Saturday, December 28th at 8.00pm at City Hall, with a $1,000 cash prize up for grabs. The contestants are scheduled to include Clarence Simmons, Ingrid Welch, Reesie Shakir, Gina Love, Simone Boreland,... Read more of this article
Video: St Paul AME Church Christmas Concert
The Choir of St. Paul A.M.E. Church is holding their annual Christmas Concert this evening [Dec 15], and you can tune in and watch live below. According to the event poster, the event will feature Mr. Jarrett O’Neal, Tislam Swift, Hanan Davis, Khadijah Davis, Tyler Hill, Marvin Allen, Joshua Troutman, Daniel McRath and Bermuda School of Music students. The... Read more of this article
Event To Celebrate The Life Of Marcelle Clamens
[Written by Michaela Antoinette] “My mother was one of a kind. She gave until her last breath. She taught up until her last days. An artist, a visionary and a planter of seeds.” – Michaela Antoinette We invite all of you to come out and show love for the late Marcelle Clamens, whose extensive local and international career and philanthropic... Read more of this article
Collie Buddz #1 On Billboard Reggae Album Chart
The latest album from Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz – titled Hybrid – is ranked number one on the Billboard Reggae Album chart for the week of December 14, 2019. The album — which also topped the charts back in June 2019 – has proved popular, having remained on the Billboard chart for the past 17 weeks. Screenshot via... Read more of this article
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
