PRS for Music announces support of John Lennon music concert in Bermuda
PRS for Music announces support of John Lennon music concert in Bermuda
PRS for Music, the collecting society representing 90,000 songwriters, composers and music composers today announced its sponsorship of Bermuda’s John Lennon Tribute concert.
The event will play host to a stellar line-up of artists including, Heather Nova, Maxi Priest, Biggie Irie, Judie Tzuke and Roy Young.
We are delighted to be supporting such a fantastic event and tribute to one of the greatest musicians and British songwriters the world has ever known and enjoyed. We felt this was great opportunity to be involved in something special which brings local and international musical talent together and puts live music in Bermuda on the world map.
It is great to have PRS for Music a part of the Lennon Bermuda Tribute Concert. It is important that all Bermuda promoters and entertainment establishments recognise the importance of supporting songwriters and composers.
Note to editors:
PRS for Music has been present in Bermuda for a number of years promoting the value of copyright and raising awareness about the importance of music licensing which ensures creators of musical works can earn a living.
A team from PRS for Music are working with government departments, business leaders, music users, broadcasters and key stakeholders to discuss copyright issues, listen to concerns and understand what work needs to be done to improve the awareness of the requirement for music licences in Bermuda and to highlight the continued importance of the Bermudan music industry.
About the John Lennon Double Fantasy Bermuda Tribute.
In June 1980, John Lennon sailed to Bermuda on a yacht for an extended vacation. The experience sparked his musical genius and within just 6 weeks he wrote and completed 25 songs, breaking a 5-year writer’s block. The resulting comeback album was entitled Double Fantasy, named for a flower he had seen in the Bermuda Botanical Gardens.
On Friday, September 21, 2012 Bermuda artists and international stars from around the world will honour John Lennon with a tribute concert held at the Botanical Gardens Show Ring. The evening will also include the release of the "LENNON BERMUDA" CD and the launch of the book "LENNON BERMUDA - John Lennon's Island Story".
About PRS for Music
PRS for Music is a world-leading music collective management organisation representing the rights of more than 165,000 talented songwriters, composers and music publishers around the globe. Headquartered in the UK, it works diligently on behalf of its members to grow and protect the value of their rights. With a focus on innovation and integrity, PRS for Music is redefining the global standard for music royalties to ensure creators are paid whenever their musical compositions and songs are streamed, downloaded, broadcast, performed and played in public. In 2022, PRS for Music collected £964m and paid out £836.2m in royalties. prsformusic.com
