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Hollis To Audition For ‘The Voice’ Next Month

Hollis To Audition For ‘The Voice’ Next Month

[Written by Don Burgess] A Bermudian man travels to the US next month to audition for ‘The Voice.’ Nkosi Hollis tweeted that he has “so many emotions bottled up inside” as he is set for to try out for the NBC singing show. In November he was contacted by one of the programme’s casting directors after she saw his cover of Sam Smith’s... Read more of this article

15-Year-Old Musician Helps Mark WWI Centenary

15-Year-Old Musician Helps Mark WWI Centenary

As the world celebrated the centenary observance marking the end of the first World War on November 11th, the traditional sounds of ‘Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’ rang out also in Bermuda, the notes commemorating the millions of people that perished during both WWI and WWII. The person tasked with the honour of playing the poignant... Read more of this article

Bermuda School Of Music’s ‘Joy To The World’

Bermuda School Of Music’s ‘Joy To The World’

The Bermuda School of Music is getting set to present an event titled ‘Joy To The World’ featuring the Bermuda Chamber Choir & Orchestra with The Bermuda School of Music Youth Choir on Friday, December 14 at 7.30pm and Saturday, December 15 at 7.30pm at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “Featuring timeless... Read more of this article

‘Bermuda Cat Tales’ Book Supporting Charity

‘Bermuda Cat Tales’ Book Supporting Charity

A book titled Bermuda Cat Tales, written by Val Sherwood and featuring illustrations by local artist Michelle G. Pasquin features a number of true stories, with part proceeds going to support the charity Cats Assistance & Trapping Services [CATS]. A spokesperson said, “These are all true stories, and one of Val’s cats, Tucker Man, has released... Read more of this article

Rance Allen Group Dinner Concert On Nov 24

Rance Allen Group Dinner Concert On Nov 24

The Spiritual Connotations local Bermuda radio show is getting set to present The Rance Allen Group Dinner Concert and Bishops Awards Event at the Fairmont Southampton’s Mid Ocean Amphitheatre on Saturday, November 24 at 6.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The night will consist of a musical selection by the world famous gospel group, The Rance... Read more of this article

Nkosi Hollis Singing His Way To Success

Nkosi Hollis Singing His Way To Success

[Written by Don Burgess] Could a Bermudian man end up being “The Voice?” Nkosi Hollis hopes so. Mr Hollis said he has been asked to come in for an audition next year for a chance to appear on the popular singing contest which airs on NBC television. He was contacted last Friday by one of the show’s casting directors about the opportunity. “I... Read more of this article

Dr Neil Burnie Foundation Fundraiser On Nov 23

Dr Neil Burnie Foundation Fundraiser On Nov 23

The fourth annual Neil Burnie Foundation Fundraiseris set to take place on Friday [Nov 23] at Docksiders. A spokesperson said, “The fourth Annual Dr. Neil Burnie Foundation Fundraiser is upon us again. Come on out on November 23 at Docksiders to hear what we’ve been up to this year. Learn about Kids On The Reef, hear some awesome live music, and... Read more of this article

Photos: Premier’s Concert Features Local Talent

Photos: Premier’s Concert Features Local Talent

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs held its 34th Premier’s Concert on Saturday evening [Nov 17] at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. The annual event highlighted outstanding young people in the performing and visual arts. The featured acts incluced United Dance Productions, Ross and Gareth Cooper, Xela Swan, Naphisa... Read more of this article

Rance Allen Dinner Concert & Bishop’s Awards

Rance Allen Dinner Concert & Bishop’s Awards

Spiritual Connotations Local Bermuda Radio Show is getting set to present The Rance Allen Group Dinner Concert and Bishops Awards Event on November 24. A spokesperson said, “This is a family friendly dinner event where all are welcome. It takes place at The Fairmont Southampton – Mid Ocean Amphitheatre on Saturday November 24th at 6.00pm. The... Read more of this article

Premier’s Concert Takes Place This Weekend

Premier’s Concert Takes Place This Weekend

The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is inviting members of the public to join them at the 34th Premier’s Concert this Saturday, November 17th at 7pm at the Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts. The much-anticipated annual event features outstanding young people in the performing and visual arts – from dancers, to... Read more of this article

Win Free Tickets To ‘Blast From The Past 4′

Win Free Tickets To ‘Blast From The Past 4′

An event dubbed Blast From The Past 4 is set to be held at St. George’s Cricket Club on Saturday, December 1, featuring performances by The Mighty Travellers, King Jyrus with DJ I-Breeze, and Jugglin’ J, among others, with Bernews giving away five pairs of free tickets – a total of ten – to the show. The giveaways will be held... Read more of this article

“Good Vibez Only” Event On November 17

“Good Vibez Only” Event On November 17

The “Good Vibez Only” event will be held on Saturday, November 17 at the St. David’s Cricket Club. A spokesperson said, “Bringing the vibe to the east side a event entitled Good Vibez Only to be held at the St. David’s Cricket Club on Saturday, November 17th . This event will feature a variety of music ranging from the 90s right up until... Read more of this article

Annual Scorpio Birthday Affair This Saturday

Annual Scorpio Birthday Affair This Saturday

It’s Scorpio season and, as such, One Life Sound in sponsorship with YouthVision Promotions and EvrFwdDigital are again providing the annual Scorpio Birthday Affair at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club for the entertainment pleasure of all ‘scorpians and scorpetes’ and all other members of zodiac wishing a great time of music and dance on Saturday,... Read more of this article

Wall Street Band Confirmed For Competition

Wall Street Band Confirmed For Competition

The Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts has announced that the annual On Stage Competition – set for February 6, 2019 – will feature Wall Street Band as the host band, along with Heather Nova, Sheila Smith and Gita Blakeney-Saltus as the judges. A spokesperson said, “Presented by Aspen, the inaugural competition proved to be one... Read more of this article

Visionary Sailing Academy Fundraiser Dance

Visionary Sailing Academy Fundraiser Dance

Visionary Sailing Academy and West End Sailboat Club [WESC] is teaming with prominent radio and dancehall veteran DJs Ninja Cutty and Rusty G for a ‘dancehall bashment’ at the Watford Island Club facility in support of the Academy’s team of young sailors that are soon to travel to Florida for the Orange Bowl Regatta. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article

Music Video: Joanne Ball-Burgess “Body Drop”

Music Video: Joanne Ball-Burgess “Body Drop”

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Jo-1, who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new video for her latest song “Body Drop”. A spokesperson said, “Jo-1 is back and this time with a bigger banger that will get you to pop, lock and let your body drop. The blend of dancehall and pop will have you dancing... Read more of this article