Artmode – A Collaboration of Art, Music and Creativity
Taking place on 13 November 2014 at the Youngblood Gallery in the heart of Cape Town’s City Bowl, Artmode brings artists from all genres together in a collaborative event like no other. The event is supported by World Design Capital, which Cape Town has had the honour of hosting in 2014. As a project that aims to join together some of the top talent across multiple genres of art, music and creativity, all three floors of the Youngblood Gallery will be put to use to showcase a multitude of expressive mediums. Food and drink will also be offered over the course of the event. Artmode provides a platform for both established and budding creatives to express themselves in an environment that aims to inspire the ultimate space to create. The line-up of showcased artists spans across a diversity of styles, mediums, forms and influences. From minimal piano to electronica, to Graffiti Art, mixed media such as skateboard deck design, functional furniture design, live performances, sculptors, painters, dancers and many other acts, attendees will have the chance to interact with artists on the floor throughout the course of the evening. Providing the ideal space for such an event, the Youngblood Gallery was founded in 2010 by Roger Jungblunt, who realised the need to support South Africa’s artistic minds with a space to create and express their talent. The gallery is comprised of multiple floors and a unique open style design that uses light and space to provide a unique backdrop to its showcased projects. Whether it is a live performance taking the imagination to the furthest boundaries, hypnotic electronic beats setting the mood, interpretative dance expressing the range of emotion through movement or contemporary art forms that go beyond the typical forms of art as we know it, Artmode is set to change the face of artistic expression in an event that will unite through the love of art. The line-up of participating artists is growing, with a current list available below. Further details on the gallery can be found at http://youngblood-africa.com. For more information on World Design Capital, please visithttp://www.wdccapetown2014.com....
T.O.M.S launches cool new store with free public concert
As one of South Africa’s most established music shops, TOMS (The Only Music Shop) a household name of musical equipment, celebrates over 35 years as leaders in their field with a massive day-long celebration at the brand new Rivonia branch on Saturday 1st November. With a star-studded line up of artists performing for the public, TOMS will be throwing this fun-filled day to make customers aware of their new location, after relocating from the gridlocked Sandton CBD to the easily accessible Rivonia. The new venue, now housed at the Rivonia Crossing 2 Shopping Centre in the Sunninghill/Rivonia area, is a stunning location for the store. TOMS have put considerable resources behind creating a world-class store that is both ergonomic and impressive for existing customers as well as whole new generation of musical fans. The launch day concert is the first step in public engagement. With stars like Daniel Baron, Newton’s 2nd Law and 1st Project confirmed for the line up. The day will be hosted by MC and DJ Nick Explicit at the new store with a throw-up stage set up. The activities will start at 9am and continue throughout the day with in-store specials, give-aways and product demos to keep music lovers entertained and informed. Food and drink will also be on sale. Come join TOMS for a fun day of music and entertainment as they celebrate yet another successful milestone in the companies rich history....
SoulProviders East Office Space
Imagine being in an environment full of creative and innovative minds … The conversation, the ideas, the potential! SoulProviders East, a leading content creation and marketing agency in Swaziland, has office space available that we’d like to share with small businesses and hot-deskers. We’re looking specifically for creative, PR, marketing, internet, mobile, video, design and digital businesses to join our chilled-out and fun team at the SoulProviders East Office, Plot 15, King Sobhuza II Avenue, Matsapha Industrial Site. The exciting part about our location is that it is central and close to many of the businesses in the heart of the Matsapha industrial area. It is conveniently located between the bustling towns of Manzini and Mbabane, making it easier to travel between the two without the worry of busy city streets. Office space available We have a number of different packages available and WiFi and other amenities, including a boardroom, are available. Email penny@soulproviders.co.za or call us on 7632 0150 for more info! And please share the love – you never know who might be looking to start up their own game-changing...
Anthony Bila: The man behind the lens
By Lindelwa R 1. Let’s pretend you’re not the creative genius we’re interviewing, what would be the one thing you can’t live without? Well you’re very generous for saying that, I would have to disagree though, I’m no creative genius. One thing I can’t live without? I think we should all be able to live without material tethers or anchors, they in themselves can trap us into certain ways of thinking, so besides food, water & shelter, I can’t think of a single thing I can’t live without, really. 2. What’s the book you’ve read which changed your life? The book is one that took approximately 1,600 years to write. The book had 66 different writers over that time period who wrote from different vantage points, they were from different walks of life and different social classes and countries even. Yet, this book is flawless, infallible even in the way that it carries the secret to true enlightenment, happiness and understanding our purpose. That book, of course is one inspired by a higher power, it’s the most published book in history despite many attempts to thwart its proliferation, and this book is the Bible. 3. This next question is a becoming a cliché but, how do you think art can encourage a revolutionary way of thinking, in the youth specifically? I think art, the truest form of it questions all our beliefs, and it interrogates them. One should always ask “why?” And asking “why” isn’t a sign of anything except curiosity and wanting to be more enlightened and gaining understanding to me. So yes, if art is there to express an emotion, to question a system or even to subvert it, art is often a catalyst for change. And art can take so many various forms, music, writing, painting, even the way one lives their lives can be art, it’s everything and anything that is done with a certain finesse, a certain je ne sais quoi. 4. What do you think us youths need more of from ourselves? We need to be honest enough to say what we really feel, unafraid and brave enough to voice our thoughts about everything and driven enough to act. All to often we as young people we just don’t take enough initiative to change the status quo. South Africa has a 52% population under the age of 23, and that means we are the future but if we do not demand better representation and opportunities of the system and of ourselves, nothing will change. We have to be revolutionaries, and assert change to benefit us since we are the ones that the future...
The Arcade Pop-up Bar
Lindelwa R Yes, ARCADE. Every Thursday to Saturday the Alex theatre will come alive with the sounds of the 80s & 90s music which is hip-hop. There are 10 custom-made arcade machines of the old skool favorites such as pacman and street fighter – all who dare, are welcome to try for the top spot on the leader boards. There is a cash-only bar & Taylor’s good food supplying an American-style bar menu, featuring a unique list of vegetarian edibles. The Barcade is located at The Alex Theatre, 36 Stiemens st., Braamfontein. Opening times: Thursday & Friday – 6pm till midnight Saturdays – 3pm till midnight PS: Book in advance on barcadejozi.co.za/reservation and go in for free, otherwise you will be charged a R50 drop-in fee at the...
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