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Regiment Offering Special Musician Engagement
The Royal Bermuda Regiment is offering the opportunity for musicians to join its ranks on a special limited engagement package for one year of initial service, with an upcoming information session aimed at spreading word of the opportunity. The engagement will be paid, running from February 1 to December 17, and will not require volunteers to complete... Read more of this article
Music Video: ‘Different Universe’ By Spence
Local musician Richard Spencer – known by his stage name Spence – has released a new music video for his song ‘A Different Universe,’ lamenting the ills of the world even while imagining a more peaceful planet. Mr. Spencer — who has been playing music for about 16 years, and writes, composes, and performs all of his own... Read more of this article
Bob Marley Tribute Concert Set For February 6th
Another installment in the Veterans In Action reggae concert series will see a Bob Marley tribute event held on Saturday, February 6, coinciding with the reggae legend’s birthday. The concert will be presented by Veterans In Action Bermuda, in association with Carlsberg, and will be held at the BAA Gymnassium, with gates opening at 8.30pm. The... Read more of this article
Music Producer Robert Stigwood Dead At 81
Famed music producer Robert Stigwood — who spent a significant amount of time in Bermuda — has died at age 81, according to TMZ. “Robert Stigwood, the famed music exec behind the Bee Gees, Cream and several huge movies and musicals has died,” TMZ reports. ”Stigwood was the agent and manger for the Bee Gees as well as rock... Read more of this article
Festival To Include Songs Of Settlers Of Bermuda
The Williamsburg Symphonia will make its debut international appearance at the 41st annual Bermuda Festival of the Performing Arts in January, joining artists from around the world for the performance, which will include a piece specially commissioned for the festival titled ‘The Sea Venture: Songs of the Early Settlers of Bermuda and Jamestown.’ The... Read more of this article
Video: Terron Webb Wins Competition In St Kitts
Terron Webb, who lives in St. Kitts and Nevis, has won the Jr. Calypso Competition in the St. Kitts National Carnival with his song ‘Youngster’s Unite,’ coming out on top after competing with five finalists. The young performer also competed in Nevis last year and was ranked first runner up, but had to wait until he was 10-years-old... Read more of this article
“Stringz Unlimited” Business Launches On Island
A new business called Stringz Unlimited has been officially launched on the island by former public and private music school teacher Mr. N. Christopher Darrell; while the business aims to eventually provide an array of products centered around violins, it is initially selling only strings for violin, viola, and cello. Mr. Darrell told Bernews, “Stringz... Read more of this article
Video: Clearwater Concert At Elbow Beach Hotel
Clearwater Middle School recently performed a “mini Christmas concert” for the staff and guests of the Elbow Beach Hotel, with 48 students helping to bring holiday cheer to the hotel. Martin Pástor, one of the music teachers, took part, along with Leroy Simmons, with the students performing in band, strings, choir, and the M1 boys choir. Some... Read more of this article
‘Christmas Caroling In City’ Tomorrow Evening
A group of carolers will get together in Hamilton tomorrow evening [Dec 18] at 7.00pm in front of City Hall for ‘Christmas Caroling in the City’ with Power Girl and friends, making their way through the city spreading Christmas cheer. The public is invited to take part in the activities, which will run until 8.15pm. Power Girl said, “Starting... Read more of this article
Family Centre Reaches $250K Fundraising Goal
Family Centre today [Dec 16] announced that, thanks to the outstanding support from the local community during their ‘Children Come First Telethon’ last month, they were able to reach their fundraising goal of $250k. The Charity produced a series of fundraising initiatives throughout the year which culminated in a nationally broadcast Telethon... Read more of this article
‘Blast From The Past’ Event Set For December 27
On December 27, the halls of RAA Club will come alive with old school music, with organizers promising “a night of true old school and new school sweet culture reggae” featuring Killamanjaro Sound, dubbed “Blast from the Past.” Playing alongside Killamanjaro Sound will be Jugglin J, Magnum Force, Souljah 1, and Magic. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
BYO Partners With RBR For Carol Concert
The Bermuda Youth Orchestra [BYO] has partnered with the Band and Corps of Drums of the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] for their fall/winter concerts, with a free performance set to take place tomorrow [Dec 11] on Queen and Reid Street beginning at 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “This is a relationship which is in it third iteration and one which... Read more of this article
