Emancipation Celebration Concert 2015
Concert attendees will be treated to an exciting lineup which boasts the return of Wayne Wonder, most popular for his worldwide superhits “No Letting Go” and “Bounce Along”, alongside Tanya Stephens, singer of “It’s A Pity”, “You Nuh Ready For Dis Yet” and “These Streets”. The Chewstick Foundation is also excited to welcome Bermudian reggae star, and brother of singer-songwriter Heather Nova, Mishka back home and to the stage. Mishka will be backed by fellow international Bermudian artist and band-leader Gianluca Gibbons with his California based band HTG, who will also back Bermudian Wyclef protégé Hannah E. This concert will also introduce rising Chicago hip hop star Alex Wiley, a regular Chance The Rapper collaborator, boasting recent songs, “Take Off” and “Know Normal” before his own show taking place at the Chewstick Culture Hub on Saturday, August 1st. Chewstick stalwarts, D.I.A., who took the island and Heroes Weekend stage by storm this summer with their hit soca tune ‘Crossfit’ will bless the stage, as well as local hip hop phenom Haz The Human.
The annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration, typical host of this concert, will not be taking place this year due to circumstances beyond the Chewstick Foundation’s control, preventing them from returning to Horseshoe Bay for what would have been the 10th Anniversary of the world renowned BeachFest Emancipation Celebration. The Chewstick Foundation hopes to return to Horseshoe Bay once measures to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the beach are prioritised by key stakeholders and when effective communication and integration of the combined efforts of crucial agencies is assured.
Although The Chewstick Foundation, organizers of the annual Beachfest Emancipation Celebration will not be producing the event this year, they would like to encourage beach goers to be conscientious of their consumption of alcohol and treatment of the beach. As members of the Green Cooperative they’d like to reiterate the findings of their 2014 waste audit, which showed that excessive trash and debris is brought and left, making a very sad sight at one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
The Emancipation Concert, taking place at No.1 Car Park in Hamilton, will open at 9pm for a 10pm sharp showtime. General Tickets are $60 with VIP tickets being $100 and are available online at www.ptix.bm, or from 27th Century, AF Smith, Rock Island Coffee and Chewstick (81 Front Street). If you’d like to find out more information on how you can volunteer or participate or how your business can be involved or sponsor the Emancipation Concert please contact The Chewstick Foundation at info@chewstick.org.
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General Admission $60
VIP $100 – includes 2 Drinks, After-Flex Lounge Access.
TICKETS available at:
27th Century Boutique
A.F. Smith
Rock Island Coffee
The Chewstick Foundation
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Chewstick Jouvert Truck | Heritage Day – Sign Up Now!
Join The Chewstick Foundation as we continue our tradition of bringing color, creativity and years of righteous vibes by taking the festivities to the streets as a part of the Heritage Day Parade!! Carrying on our Bermuda Day tradition of Music and Paint, we will be adding Costumes, Flags, Stilt Walkers and even Powder! This will be a bash like no other that has the added element of partnering with Bacardi Limited in celebration of 50 Years in Support of the Arts in Bermuda. We’ll be completing a Chewstick Community Art Program mural along the route and are inviting artists, community members and talented folk any genre to get involved. If you like to have a great time, to get messy and dress up – lets goooooo!!! (((AIRHOOOOORRNNN)))
Theme:
Builders, Painters, Business Folk, Artists etc
Costume colors:
White, Gold (Metallic),Denim (wear expendable denim/base clothing and then we’ll add components to finish and unify the look).
Participants receive:
Mask, T-Shirt, Dust Mask, Body Paint, Jouvert Paint & Powder, snacks in the morning, refreshments throughout the day and more.
Costume Components are limited and will be prioritized in order of registration. Sign up here!
Cost: $40 for Chewstick members & programme participants, $60 for non-members.
68th Anniversary of The Bermuda Industrial Union: Community Mural Painting | May 3 | 8pm
 Chewstick Community Art Program volunteers painting the Dr. E.F. Gordon mural at the Bermuda Industrial Union, February 2, 2015. |
UPDATE: Rescheduled due to weather. Sunday May 3 is the new date! The Bermuda Industrial Union and The Chewstick Foundation Community Art Program invite every member of the community to add a brush stroke and paint to create a beautiful work of art for the second phase of murals in celebration of the incredible history and leadership of the B.I.U. The first mural took place on February 2nd to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the BELCO Strikes, and THIS SUNDAY we will mark the 68th Anniversary of the Union’s registration (which took place April 24). Come out to recognize the contributions made by members of this esteemed organization. No skills in visual art required, just a good attitude and willingness to get involved. Email info@chewstick.org for more information. Hope to see you soon. |
 Local children from the community join Chewstick volunteers to paint the Dr. E.F. Gordon mural at the Bermuda Industrial Union, February 2, 2015. |
Chewstick Night at the Folk Club | April 11 | Spanish Point Boat Club | 8pm
Refreshments will be for sale, part proceeds from the door will go toward the renovations at The Chewstick Foundation’s new venue and additional donations will be accepted.
For queries: email secretary@folkclub.bm, also visit the Bermuda Folk Club or Chewstick Foundation on Facebook.
Location: Spanish Point Boat Club
Admission: $10
Date: Saturday 11 April
Time: Music from 8pm till 11:30pm or so
We look forward to seeing you there!
