This year’s event will feature a winners’ concert
Lifting spirits: Young carol singers will serenade passengers at the airport. Photo from last year’s Carol-Off supplied
The sounds of the festive season will fill L.F. Wade International Airport in December as more than 700 students from 22 schools compete in Skyport’s second annual Great Bermuda Carol-Off.
A press release states that this three-day event promises festive performances, community connections, and more than $15,000 in prizes for local music programmes.
Schools will compete for the titles of ‘Best Primary School Choir’ and ‘Best Secondary School Choir,’ each earning $5,000 for their music programs.
Runners-up in both categories will receive $2,000 each, and the audience will have their say with the ‘People’s Choice Award,’ where the most popular choir will win $1,200. Online and in-person voting will open during the event.
Performing under the island’s largest Christmas tree, students will serenade travellers, Skyport staff, and visitors with 15-minute sets. The event will take place at L.F. Wade International Airport on Monday, December 2; Wednesday, December 4 and Thursday, December 5.
Performances will run throughout the day, culminating in the announcement of the shortlisted choirs on December 6.
A new feature of the Carol-Off this year is the Winners’ Concert, where the top five choirs will showcase their talents once more. The concert will take place on Thursday, December 12, from 7pm to 8:30pm, and is free to attend.
Performances will be judged by a panel of three experts, led by Dale Butler, who will evaluate choirs based on their “harmonic skill, creativity, professionalism and — most importantly — Christmas spirit”.
Nikki Fagan, Head of Brand Development & Communications at Skyport, said: “We are excited to be hosting the Great Bermuda Carol-Off again at L.F. Wade International Airport. Skyport is committed to supporting youth in the sciences, arts, sports and education, and we believe this event supports that mission in the spirit of the season.”
Skyport will provide all transportation for participating schools and senior care homes. A complimentary lunch will be offered to students and seniors.
Senior care homes interested in attending should email communications@skyport.bm to arrange seating.
