Legendary Boxing Promoter-Turned-Entertainment Promoter Rock Newman Announces Additional Tickets Made Available in the US for Bermuda Music Festival

Legendary Boxing Promoter-Turned-Entertainment Promoter Rock Newman Announces Additional Tickets Made Available in the US for Bermuda Music Festival

Rock and his Company Gibraltar Promotions are the Force behind Securing Beyonce and Alicia Keys as Headliner Performers; 4 Day Festival in October also features The Whispers, Solange, Aaron Neville, UB40 and More

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary boxing promoter-turned-entertainment promoter Rock Newman and his full service marketing, promotions and event production firm, Gibraltar Promotions, LLC, today announced that a limited number of additional tickets have been made available to American music enthusiasts for the 13th Annual Bermuda Music Festival, taking place October 1-4, 2008.

Famous in the sporting world for his management of several champions, including guiding Riddick Bowe to the undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the World, Rock Newman is now applying his managerial prowess in the entertainment world as Executive Director of the Bermuda Music Festival. Tasked with elevating the Festival to the next level to attract international acclaim as well as international visitors clamoring to experience world-class performers, Rock Newman tapped on his friends in the entertainment industry, and was the driving force behind securing Beyonce and Alicia Keys as this year's Headliner Performers.

"Taking on the role as Executive Producer for the Bermuda Music Festival has been the ultimate labor of love, as there won't be a bigger fan in the house than me," stated Rock Newman, Executive Producer, 2008 Bermuda Music Festival and Founder of Gibraltar Promotions, LLC. "I'm thrilled to have been successful in securing a line-up of first class talent that will allow me and many thousands to enjoy some of the best music and performers in the world! With only a 2 hour flight from most major East Coast cities and access to these additional tickets, I hope that many more of my fellow Americans will join me in Bermuda from October 1st - 4th."

"Bermuda is especially pleased to have Rock Newman join us in producing what we think will be the best Music Festival that our island has ever experienced," said Bermuda's Premier, Minister of Tourism and Transport, Dr. the Hon. Ewart F. Brown, JP, MP. "With Beyonce, Alicia Keys and the other outstanding talent that Rock has assembled, Bermuda looks forward to welcoming many American music enthusiasts to our lovely home for sun, fun and spectacular music this October."

Kicking off the 13th annual event on October 1st at the Fairmont Southampton Beach Club will be R&B legends, The Whispers. On day two, world-renowned megastar and music icon, Beyonce will light up the stage of the National Sports Centre. On October 3rd, British reggae band, UB40 is sure to bring fans to their feet. Finally, on Saturday, October 4th, the Bermuda Music Festival will come to a close with the beautiful voice of international superstar Alicia Keys.

Throughout the course of the festival, attendees will also enjoy performances by: Lyfe Jennings, Solange (emerging superstar sister of Beyonce Knowles), Collie Buddz, Aaron Neville and a variety of Bermuda's most outstanding local talent. Hosts for the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival include a few of the world's most famous and renowned comedians: Dick Gregory, Bill Bellamy and returning for his third time, Steve Harvey. More information can be found at: http://www.bermudamusicfestival.com/.

Ticket Information:
Ticket costs for reserved seating are as follows:
Gold Seating $125.00
Silver Seating $100.00
Bronze Seating $75.00

Viva Las Vegas Package
For the first time ever, an exclusive Bermuda Music Festival 2008 VIP
Package includes:
* Premium seating in 1st or 2nd row for selected date
* Luxury gift bag
* Souvenir program
* 2008 Bermuda Music Festival t-shirt
* Artist CD
* Ticket to Saturday night after party
* A chance to win an all-inclusive trip to Las Vegas: Includes a 4-night
stay at a Las Vegas resort, round-trip airfare to Las Vegas from any US
city or Bermuda (blackout dates apply) and a $10,000 Las Vegas shopping
spree
VIVA LAS VEGAS Package price: $1000.00 per ticket

Bermuda Music Festival 2008 Tickets and Travel Packages are available through: Debbie Pinsky of Jazz Fest Travel, Inc. Tel: 877 887 2835 or jazzfesttravel@aol.com

About Gibraltar Promotions, LLC

Gibraltar Promotions, LLC is a full service marketing, promotions and event production firm headed by Rock Newman, former manager to Heavyweight Champion, Riddick Bowe. Dubbed by Jet Magazine as the "Renaissance Man," Mr. Newman is now using his experience and expertise to spearhead and manage a number of international entertainment events, the first of which is the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival. Gibraltar Promotions is headquartered in Las Vegas, with offices in New York, Washington D.C. and Bermuda. For more information visit: http://www.GibraltarPromotionsllc.com or http://www.RockNewman.com.

Source: Gibraltar Promotions, LLC

CONTACT: Lisa Amore, +1-202-506-3056, lisa@amorepr.com, for Gibraltar
Promotions, LLC

Web site: http://www.gibraltarpromotionsllc.com/
http://www.rocknewman.com/

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