BVI Music Festival returns to Cane Garden Bay May 25-27, 2012

Sunday, April 29, 2012

The BVI Music Festival will be held from May 25th - 27th  on the sandy shores of Cane Garden Bay Beach on the island of Tortola.

Reggae band Third World,dancehall diva Lady Saw, Grammy award winning British songstress Estelle, Rhythm and Blues group Forever Motown, and Soca Monarch of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Delroy ‘Fireman’ Hooper are all set to headline the show..

Other  acts includes, Ritical, Quito and The Edge, A Type of Toad, Mullah Gwop, Ouida, B'More and Lincoln Ward who are all generating buzz for this entertaining event.


“We have been eager to host Music Fest again on the beach. From its inception, people have come to know and recognize this festival as one of the top beach jams in the Caribbean. After a three-year hiatus from having the stage set within footsteps of the sea, we look forward to seeing the partygoers, music lovers, locals and tourists dancing and enjoying themselves on the water’s edge,” said Rhodni Skelton, Music Fest Committee Event Coordinator.

This year marks the 12th anniversary of BVI Music Fest and it continues to be recognised as the largest beach concert in the Virgin Islands drawing attendees from the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Great Britain and the Caribbean.

Previous artists have included Boyz II Men, Fantasia, Keyshia Cole, Roberta Flack, Trey Songz, Beenie Man, Lucky Dube, Luciano, Maxi Priest, Wyclef Jean, Daddy Yankee, Shurwayne Winchester, Destra Garcia and Allison Hinds.

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British Virgin Islands "Melanie Amaro" wins X Factor USA

Friday, December 23, 2011

19 year old Melanie Amaro was last night crowned the first X Factor USA winner, walking away with a $5 million recording contract and a Pepsi commercial lead.

Melanie was born  in Sunrise, Florida but  grew up  to the British Virgin Islands from the  age 3., captivated the heart of millions with her musical notes.

Melanie who was mentored  by Simon Cowell was speechless after learning about her fate, beating out  second place 30-year-old singer Josh Krajcik of Wooster, Ohio, and 28-year-old singer-rapper Chris Rene, who  came in third place.


"Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God," Amaro repeated after host Steve Jones announced her as the winner. She  then struggled through tears to reprise Beyonce's "Listen".. Finally after a tearful moment Melanie gave her victory speech 'Thank you so much! OMG, I don't know what even to say... God is good...

The three finalist performed classic Christmas tunes, and Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder, Leona Lewis, Pitbull, Ne-Yo and 50 Cent performed various songs with former contestants.

Melanie  and Josh also did a duet on David Bowie's "Heroes."

Moments after winning, Melanie told  People Magazine , "Life will change a lot.  The most I have ever had before was $200, if I was lucky."
With her winings she  plans to buy her mom a house as she said  "The one we live in now sucks."
and that for her she will get some chicken  "I can't live without it," she says. "It's my favorite food.

It is a very proud moment for everyone in the Caribbean especially supporters from her second  home  of  British Virgin Islands.

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Miss British Virgin Island 2011, Abigail Hyndman

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The Miss British Virgin Island 2011 competition was  held on Sunday, July 31 the Multi Purpose Sports Complex, where 21 year old Abigail Hyndman, walked away with the crown to represent  her country  at the Miss Universe Pageant in 2012

Abigail, a Biology/Pre-Med student of  Xavier University of Louisiana, also won for  Miss Poise. The first runner up went to Ciara Christian and second runner up went to  Shanett Browne., who also won for Miss Intellect and Cultural Costume.

Other sectional winners were Washeema Guishard, winning Miss Congeniality, Miss Photogenic, Best BVI Promo and Talent , Best Swimwear and Best Evening Wear , who was surpringly not placed in the top three. Washeema was also voted as the winner of the LIME Miss Popularity contest , while 21 year old Ciara Christian, was our online poll winner.

In the  event which was themed, 'A Royal Affair', the ladies were judged on their introduction, swimwear, cultural costume, talent/BVI promotion, evening wear, question and answer on the night of the pageant and also an interview conducted before the pageant.For winning the title the new Miss BVI takes home a trophy, $10,000 cash prize, academic scholarship from the BVI Government, a one year gym membership, Miss British Virgin Island official wardrobe, handbag, jewelry, a trip with the BVI Tourist Board and other gifts as donated.































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Miss British Virgin Inlands 2011- 2012 Contestants

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Five contestant will vie for the Miss British Virgin Inlands (BVI) 2011/2012, crown where the winner will represent her country at the Miss Universe Peagant 2012.

Dubbed a “A Royal Affair" the competion will be on Sunday July 31, 2011 at the Multipurpose Complex.

Riiva Williams is a 22 year former US National Guard ,who graduated from the Johnson & Wales University. She is presently a student of  Kaplan University  where she is pursuing a degree in Nutrition Science.

Riiva enjoys reading, writing poetry, singing, cooking and fashion design. 

21 year old Ciara Christian is former Miss Virgin Gorda Easter Festival 2008. She recently graduated from Dekalb Technical College, Atlanta Georgia where she majored in Elementary Education.

Ciara enjoys singing, dancing and reading.

Abigail Hyndman is a 21-year-old aspiring Anesthesiologist , who is attends Xavier University of Louisiana, where she is majoring in Biology/Pre-Med.

Abigail enjoys reading, exercising, travelling swimming and meeting new people. She was also first runner up in the Miss St. John Pageant 2010.

18 year Shanett Browne is currently attending the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, majoring in English.

In the future she would like to be a Corporate Lawyer and motivational speaker.

Shanett enjoys poetry and short story writing, playing the piano, travelling and modeling.

Washeema Guishard is a 19-year-old recent graduate of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College where she majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

Washeema one day hopes to  open a youth center to provide youth leadership and skill enhancement.

Her hobbies includes event planning, soft ball, travelling and socializing.

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Miss British Virgin Islands 25 year old Sheroma Hodge

Thursday, May 5, 2011

The reigning Miss British Virgin Islands 25 year old Sheroma Hodge is currently gearing up for the upcoming  Miss Universe 2011 pageant in Brazil on September 12th. Sheroma Hodge was crowned Miss British Virgin Islands 2010 at the Finale held on August 1st 2010.


Sheroma who is a bilinguist, has successfully acquired a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, in Media and Communications with an emphasis in multi-media. She also plans on obtaining  a Master of Science Degree in Entertainment/Marketing,
This is a busy year for the beauty queen , as she will be competing in another pageant  the prestigious title of Miss  Caribbean World on May 21, 2011 at the Multi-Purpose Complex.

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Iyaz Knocks Lady Gaga Off Top Of Singles Chart

Monday, January 11, 2010

R&B newcomer Iyaz is number one in the singles chart this week after selling 106,000 copies of his single 'Replay'.


The 22-year-old from the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean last month hit number two in the US with the song.


Dutch house DJ Sidney Sampson has entered at number two shifting 97,000 units of 'Riverside (Let's Go)', while 3OH!3's 'Starstrukk' featuring Katy Perry is at three.

Last week's number one Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' has slipped to number four while the ubiquitous 'You Got The Love' by Florence & The Machine is at five.

Martin Talbot, Managing Director of the Official Charts Company said: “You might expect a sales lull at this time of year, but Iyaz and Sidney Sampson clearly defy expectations. To have two singles selling such significant numbers in the first chart of the year is fantastic. ”

Over one the album chart Paolo Nutini's 'Sunny Side Up' remains at number one for a second week with Florence & The Machine's 'Lungs' has climbed to two.

Thanks to an advertising push, Mumford & Sons' 'Sigh No More' has climbed to seven.

SOurce:gigwise

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BVI recording artist Iyaz hit the pop genre

Friday, November 13, 2009

By Jason Lipshutz

NEW YORK, USA (Reuters) -- The emerging genre of "island pop" has enjoyed recent success with the music of Sean Kingston and Jason DeRulo, and now 22-year-old recording artist Iyaz, who grew up in the British Virgin Islands, has landed a hit single in the genre.

"Replay," a light and catchy tune with a soaring hook, is No. 13 on the current Billboard Hot 100. It has become the Iyaz's introduction to US audiences, although it wasn't intended to be.

"We weren't looking for a single. 'Replay' was supposed to be one of the album tracks we were banging out," Iyaz says of the J.R. Rotem-produced song. "But it had a killer melody, and I knew I could put some crazy harmonies on it. It turned out to be one of my best songs."

Born Keidran Jones, Iyaz's father toured with singing groups and his mother directed church choirs. While studying digital recording in college, he recorded the track "Island Girls," which became a radio staple in the Caribbean Islands and caught Kingston's attention.

"Sean hit me up on MySpace, but I didn't believe it was him. I ignored him for a few days and even gave him a fake phone number," Iyaz says.

Kingston persisted until Iyaz realized it was indeed the hit singer-songwriter, and soon the two pop vocalists were talking music and becoming fast friends at Kingston's house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Within weeks of meeting Kingston, Iyaz inked a deal with the Time Is Money/Beluga Heights imprint on Warner Bros. Records. He is working with Rotem, who produced Kingston's hits "Beautiful Girls" and "Take You There," on a debut album that will expand the infectious Caribbean sound known as island pop.

"If you listen to 'Replay,' it has so many elements going on that you don't know what will happen next, and that's what we want to do with this music," he says. "Everything starts off small, but we just hope to move forward with this sound."

Iyaz plans to release a second single early next year, with his debut album tentatively set for a second-quarter bow. The singer plans to keep recording and performing at various US events through mid-December as the popularity of "Replay" continues to grow.

"I've had to record while visiting three states in one day," Iyaz says. "It sounds busy, but busy is the best way to be in the music business."

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