The Department of Tourism will auction off premium tickets to the 2008 Bermuda Music Festival tonight.

The coveted tickets will be up for grabs at the event on Camden Lawn from 6.30 p.m to 7.30 p.m.

The auction, which is being sponsored by festival corporate supporter Norwegian Cruise Lines, will raise funds for Project 100, WindReach Recreational Village and the Ross Blackie Talbot Foundation by selling 26 pairs of Gold Level festival tickets and two Dan Dunn paintings.

Mr. Dunn, who is known for his "Paint Jam" performances, created three canvas paintings live on stage at last year's Bermuda Music Festival, depicting Dame Lois Browne-Evans, Ray Charles and John Lennon.