The Mother City, widely recognised as South Africa's arts, culture and entertainment hub, will once again play host to the second annual kykNET Fiestas awards ceremony on 23 February 2012 at Artscape. The awards event honours artists and productions that have been recognised as the cream of the crop at cultural festivals across the country, which includes predominantly Afrikaans theatre, but also dance, music, cabaret and visual arts. Over 30 productions, 40 artists, musicians, dance … [Read more...]
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
1 February, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Loved for their harmonies, iconic British band The Hollies made a great impact on pop and rock music and can claim more hits than even their counterparts The Beatles. Now, with a new album under their belt, the band will celebrate their 50th anniversary by touring South Africa, performing on 23 February at the GrandWest Grand Arena and on 25 and 26 February at the Carnival City Grand Top Arena in Brakpan. Fans can expect to hear classics such as 'The Air That I Breathe', 'Bus Stop', Carrie … [Read more...]
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Kaptein’s Greatest Platinum Hits Tour
31 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kurt Darren's the captain and his ship of platinum hits is about to launch on Sunday, 18 March at the GrandWest Grand Arena. Darren needs little introduction and his legions of fans have ensured that as many as 36 of his songs have gone platinum. He is also riding the crest of television popularity with appearances on KykNet's Jukebox and through his weekly Radio Jacaranda show. To date, Kurt's accolades include 14 solo albums. His hit Meisie Meisie has been recorded by a German group … [Read more...]
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Change in Date of Infection
26 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Infecting the City aims to present art that challenges the audience, breaches boundaries, shifts perspectives and makes us part of Cape Town's public space. The dates for the Infectng the City festival are now from 6-10 March - so you have one less day to become infected with public art. Watch below to get a better idea of how to become infected: The new festival curator is Jay Pather: Pather is Associate Professor at the University of Cape Town, Director of the Gordon Institute … [Read more...]
The Gugulethu Tenors Live at The Fugard Theatre
21 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Gugulethu Tenors, the Afro-operatic pop sensations who have been captivating audiences across South Africa and beyond with their breathtaking sound and enduring story, will perform live in concert at the Fugard Theatre on 9 March 2012. Fast becoming one of Cape Town’s most sought-after theatres, The Fugard is delighted to host this jaw-dropping quartet in their spectacular District 6-based facility the first time. Concert-goers can expect to be enchanted by the soothing harmonies and … [Read more...]
Sterling EQ Live at Nitida Picnic Concert On The Dam
20 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The SAMA-winning quartet performs several new instrumental interpretations and electrifying show stoppers, whilst Cassia – Nitida’s signature restaurant – presents a delicious choice, perfectly matched with the open-air ambiance, ranging from sushi to lamb spit burgers and gourmet hot dogs. Picnic baskets, a moveable feast at R200 for two people, also match the outdoor mood. A bar is available and wine is sold at cellar prices. The concert takes place on Sunday 5 February 2012 at 16h30. … [Read more...]
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Cape Town Idols Auditions on 18 February
17 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bright lights, screaming fans, the thrill of live television, rocking the stage with famous musicians, and a big-label recording contract. That's what is awaiting South Africa's next singing sensation, compliments of the country's biggest talent competition, M-Net and Mzansi Magic's Idols SA. First, however, there's an appointment with the show's notorious judges and South Africa's next Idol will have to start stretching those vocal chords with immediate effect. The doors to the audition … [Read more...]
Infecting The City of Cape Town
11 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Africa Centre's, Infecting The City Public Arts Festival, will explode on to the streets and public spaces of Cape Town for the fifth time from the 6th to the 10th March 2012. Infecting The City is by far the largest and most diverse annual public arts festival in South Africa. This year, celebrated local and international artists will create artworks that unlock the communal spaces in the Cape Town City Centre. The art will encourage audiences to see, hear and smell the extraordinary by … [Read more...]
The Hollies World Tour Headed for Cape Town and Brakpan
9 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In celebration of the band's 50th anniversary The Hollies will perform in South Africa on 23 February 2012 at the GrandWest Grand Arena in Cape Town, and on 25 and 26 February at the Carnival City Big Top Arena in Brakpan. The band, first formed in the 1960's, are regarded by many as one of the most successful British bands of all time and, during their heyday they enjoyed more hits than even The Beatles. Like fellow British band The Rolling Stones, the band has remained a tight knit group … [Read more...]
When Hard Times Hit see the Urban Groove Jazz Band for Free
5 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Ease into the New Year at Jackson Hall, the New Orleans-styled restaurant and cocktail bar in The District at GrandWest. Sip cocktails while watching live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday during January. The DJ set between 18h00 and 21h00 will be followed by a live performance by jazz band Urban Groove. Urban Groove comprises of saxophonist Marc de Kock, who holds an honours degree in Jazz from UCT’s College of Music and keyboardist Tony Higgins who will be remembered from … [Read more...]
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Il Divo and Orchestra in Concert
5 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The internationally acclaimed operatic pop group Il Divo have included South Africa in their 4th world tour schedule spanning six continents. The quartet will perform at Cape Town's GrandWest Grand Arena on Wednesday 8 February and at the Carnival City Big Top Arena in Brakpan on Friday, 10 February. The group, first formed in 2004 by reality TV guru Simon Cowell, consists of French pop singer Sébastien Izambard, Spanish baritone Carlos Marín, American tenor David Miller and Swiss tenor Urs … [Read more...]
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All You Need is Love
4 January, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In 1963 a little-known quartet from Liverpool turned the world of music and fashion on its head, creating a cultural revolution that left a lasting legacy still admired and respected 50 years on. Paying tribute to the mania caused by mop-haired John, Paul, George and Ringo, the show All You Need Is Love will transport audiences back to the unforgettable sound of The Beatles and the ‘swinging’ 60’s from Friday, 3 February to Saturday, 17 March at the GrandWest Roxy Revue Bar, Wednesday … [Read more...]
Cape Town Tourism partners with UbuntuDeal
23 December, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Cape Town Tourism, still in high spirits after the phenomenal success of the FIFA World Cup, is now basking in the acclaim of more accolades. Table Mountain was recently named one of the New7Wonders of Nature, and Cape Town has been named the World Design Capital for 2014. ??Things are looking good for the Mother City. However, Cape Town Tourism CEO Mariette du Toit-Helmbold is setting the bar pretty high for Cape Town. “The targets set are bold” she wrote in her year-end report and launch … [Read more...]
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Half a Bar for the Mayor’s Special Fund
21 December, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Grand Arena Love Our Children concert with Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels, the top three Idols finalists and Kurt Schoonraad was an overwhelming success for children’s charities in the city. During the concert, GrandWest CSI presented Mayor Patricia de Lille with a cheque of half a million Rand for her Mayoral Special Fund. This money will be used to help the organisations and individuals who care for abused and abandoned and those living on the street. GrandWest CSI also announced … [Read more...]
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Mixing Black Coffee with Strongbow
14 December, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For the next couple of months Strongbow (a bitter-sweet apple ale blended with 50 different varieties of culinary apples) will be searching for and showcasing the hottest SA talent right on your doorstep. Not only is Strongbow bringing these bold events to your city, but it is also helping new DJs fast track their music careers by putting them in the limelight. Up and coming DJs are encouraged to enter an original mix which will be entered into a radio DJ battle in Cape Town, Johannesburg and … [Read more...]
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Tina Turner Tribute at V&A
12 December, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Felicity Kiran, star of Sun City's Extravaganza and Diamonds and Dust, is starring in a tribute to the great Tina Turner taking place at the Pavillion Conference Centre at the V&A Waterfront this holiday season. Cape Town born Kiran has performed extensively throughout South Africa and Europe where she both produced and starred in six productions in Spain for over 3 years, and where she toured with Diamonds and Dust to critical acclaim. In 2009, she shared a stage with Kelly Rowland of … [Read more...]
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