Touchdown Ltd. – Organization Profile

Touchdown Ltd. is a Trinidad and Tobago musical organization established to develop, perform and promote original rock music. Founded by Andrew Bernard and Robert Beadon, the organization was created from a shared ambition to make music their professional careers and to establish a Trinidad and Tobago rock band with its own identity and direction.

Purpose: Touchdown’s purpose is to create and perform original rock music while contributing to the development and appreciation of rock music in Trinidad and Tobago. From its beginnings, the organization maintained an artistic direction, choosing to focus on rock music rather than adapting its repertoire to other musical styles. Its ambition has included taking its music to international audiences and achieving recognition beyond the Caribbean.

Functions: Touchdown’s functions include songwriting, musical arrangement, rehearsals, live performances, entertainment, recording, production and promotion. The organization has performed at clubs, concerts, outdoor events and charitable functions, including events supporting persons affected by Down Syndrome. It has also developed original compositions for local radio and television exposure. A significant function is the operation of its recording facility, enabling Touchdown to record and produce its music while providing recording and production services for new and upcoming bands and solo artists.

Structure: Touchdown operates as a collaborative musical organization, led by its founding members and supported by musicians and technical personnel. Its performing structure has included five musicians across lead vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. The organization also incorporates sound engineering, recording and studio-production responsibilities. Its dedicated recording studio brings musical performance, recording and production functions together.

Touchdown Ltd. represents a local creative enterprise built through discipline, perseverance, teamwork and investment in musical development. Through original compositions, live performances, charitable involvement and recording activities, the organization contributes to Trinidad and Tobago’s music sector while pursuing opportunities to share its music with audiences.