To the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP; to our distinguished and special invited guests; to our artists:
On behalf of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport, it’s so wonderful to be here in person to celebrate the talent of our Bermudian artists.
We haven’t been able to gather like this for two years, so it really is a pleasure to engage with all of you for the annual Premier’s Concert.
This year is particularly special, as the Premier’s Concert has served as the occasion for us to celebrate our National Heroes.
I want to start by thanking all of our talented artists – our singers, poets, visual artists and dancers – for their amazing performances.
This year’s concert featured several artists who have received sponsorship from either the Department of Culture or the Bermuda Arts Council this past year.
And we are pleased to demonstrate our commitment to supporting our Bermudian creatives in this way.
By way of background the Premier’s Concert, was first introduced in December of 1985, as a way of providing a platform to showcase Bermuda’s performing and visual artists.
For the past three decades this event has evolved, and each year, we continue to be treated to incredible displays of excellence.
So tonight has been a gratifying occasion to celebrate artistic expression, and I want to thank all of the volunteers and organisers, particularly our hardworking team at the Department of Culture, who continue to go above and beyond to make sure that our artists are seen and heard.
Thank you once again for joining us and we look forward to seeing you next year.