Family Feud Row 1
What's something every Bahamian artist needs to succeed professionally in the industry?
Solid Fan Base
Social Media Presence
A Business License
A Team or Network With Similar Interests
Consistency
Name a Bahamian Artist That Has Gained International Recognition.
Ronnie Butler
Tony McKay (Exuma)
Amos Ferguson
BahaMen
Johnny Kemp
What's A Common Struggle For Creatives in The Bahamas?
Lack of Funding
Limited Exposure
No Creative Spaces
Lack of Government Support
Poor Business Practices
If A Bahamian Artist Goes Abroad To Network, which city are they most likely to visit?
Miami
Atlanta
New York
Los Angeles
London
Name A Bahamian Song Everyone Knows Most, If Not, All The Lyrics To
"Stagger Lee" by Geno D
"Muggle" by Bahamian Trae
"Blame It On The Water" by Avvy
"Red Shirt" by Ancient Man
"Bahamas Golden Anniversary" by Elkin360
What element of Bahamian culture can you typically expect from most Bahamian fashion designers?
Straw Work
Androsia-style Fabric
National symbols (ex. Conch, Blue Marlin, Flamingo etc)
What kinds of local events allow Bahamian creatives to introduce their talents to new people?
Open Mics
Local Competitions
Casting Calls/Auditions
Mixers/Networking Events
Parties/Live Shows
What's a piece of advice every Bahamian creative has heard at least once?
"You need to find a real job."
"Go off to school"
"You need to move to make it big"
"Bahamians don't support their own"
"You need a plan B"
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
The Current at BahaMar
Doongalik Studios
The D'Aguilar Art Foundation
The Central Bank of The Bahamas
Name A Skill The Every Bahamian Musician Should Eventually Master
Performing Live
Writing Songs That Resonate With People
Playing An Instrument/Learning Music Theory
Social Media Promotion
Recording, Mixing and Mastering Their Own Music
What's A Common Mistake Bahamian Creatives Make In Their Careers?
Not Protecting or Registering Their Work (Copyright)
Failing To Network Effectively (Both Locally and Internationally)
Not Branding or Marketing Themselves Properly
Not Being Consistent
Focusing Too Much On The Art And Neglecting The Business Side Of The Industry
What's something Bahamian filmmakers can often include in their films to distinguish their work from filmmakers in other places?
Bahamian Beaches
Junkanoo
The Bahamian Accent/Slang
Unique Bahamian Stories/Folklore
Images/Videos Of Our Islands Beyond The Beach
Bahamian Music Soundtrack
What are the most common/effective ways for a Bahamian dancer to propel their career?
Practice/Educate Themselves
Appear in Music Videos
Choreograph/Participate in Live Musical Performances
Teach Classes (In-Person or Online)
Post Videos Showcasing Dance Talent
Properly Brand and Market Themselves As Dancers
What is a typical way Bahamian creatives can fund their projects?
Government Grants
Sponsorships From Local Businesses
Creating and Selling Merchandise
Selling Their Talents As A Service
Crowdfunding (GoFundMe, Kickstarter etc).
Working A Standard 9-5
Name A Genre of Music Bahamians Often Fuse Their Sound With
Dancehall
Soca
Hip Hop
Afro Beat
If A Bahamian Creative Wanted To Blow Up Using Social Media, what should they focus on?
Short Form Videos (TikTok, IG/FB Reels, YouTube Shorts etc.)
Sponsored Ads
Collaborations With Fellow Creatives
High Quality Pictures
Consistent Posting Schedule
Relevant Social Media Topics/Trends
Name A School Or University That Would Be A Great For A Bahamian Creative To Consider?
Full Sail University (Orlando, Florida)
SCAD (Savannah, Georgia)
Berklee College of Music (Boston, Massachusetts)
Georgia State University (Atlanta, Georgia)
CalArts (Valencia, California)
Name a Bahamian dish often referenced in music, art or story telling.
Conch Salad
Stew Fish
Johnny Cake
Peas n' Rice
Sky Juice
Name a source of revenue that can be generated from being a Bahamian artist/creative.
Providing creative services
Selling creative merchandise
Royalties or residuals
Sponsorship or Funding
What's a Benefit of Being A Creative in The Bahamas?
Unique Cultural Experience
Beautiful Scenery For Content Creation
Attractive To International Brands Due To The Country's Exotic and Luxurious Reputation
A Stable International Alliance With Neighbouring countries
A Great Training Ground To Prepare For Bigger Places
What's are some must-have items for anyone organising a live gig?
Mic and Cables
Speakers
USB/Flash Drive
Laptop
Band/DJ/Instrumentals
Water
Name a popular Bahamian social media influencer
DasQuay
Cindy Patrice Daxon
Bobo Tino
JaidoWorld
Vocab
Name A Bahamian Brand Or Company That Often Collaborates With Bahamian Creatives
ALIV
Commonwealth Brewery
The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
Baha Mar
The Ministry of Tourism
What's something a Bahamian filmmaker needs to shoot a movie?
A crew that specialises in multiple jobs
A drone for aerial shots
Protection from heat
A permit to film professionally in specific locations
What's A Good Reason To Turn Down A Job
Low Pay/No Budget
Lack of Creative Freedom
Shady Business Dealings
Scheduling Conflicts
Doesn't Match Your Brand