For comic, retro cool, Mike Hind has proved popular with his ukulele act. Often cheeky and ad lib, his show, under the stage moniker Uncle Elvis, is perfect for intimate events that require a laid-back sound. For a more formal entry, the elegant String Collective are beloved at weddings, turning contemporary tunes into classical harmonies. Saxophonist Mike Manders is a soloist that can easily carry a group alone. His deft horn-blowing pairs well with sea breeze and sunsets.
Inspired by the sounds of Ibiza, The Silver City Band was formed by Felix Todd, Jessie Seymour and Ben Payne to match the mellow styles with Bermuda’s seaside venues. With regular residencies at The Loren and Elbow Beach’s Lido Complex, they have established themselves as the leaders in cool, island entertainment, blending live music with DJ beats.
A community of music lovers, the island’s DJs not only provide a fitting soundtrack, but their experience with local venues make them invaluable in the realm of acoustics and set up. DJ Chubb prides himself on versatility; Rusty G is a young and ambitious talent behind most of the island’s popular mixtapes; and D’General’s personal style, a fusion of soca, soul, calypso, and pop has built the island’s carnival scene.
For a true Bermuda celebration, Gombey dancers are a tradition that goes back to at least the early 1800s. A vibrant blend of African, Native American, Caribbean and British cultures, it is undeniably Bermudian. The troupes’ dynamic displays use bells, whips and whistles and a drum beat that is all their own.