Splashy Fen 2007, more comfy than ever before!
If you’ve not yet made plans for the Easter long weekend, then why not head off to the Southern Drakensberg for the annual Splashy Fen Music Festival from 5 to 9 April. Aside from the great music, with performances by over 70 of the country’s hottest established and up-and-coming artists, there’s also a host of other fun activities to keep you entertained while enjoying the beautiful natural surroundings. We are giving away *two double tickets*… The most magical and appealing aspects of what is regarded by many as the ‘ultimate outdoor experience’ have always included a tent pitched under the stars and nights around the campfire meeting new, interesting people. This is a big part of what Splashy Fen is all about and festival-goers at this year’s gathering will be totally spoiled for choice when deciding on sleeping arrangements, because facilities are even better and the range of options even wider – four new developments in addition to the already-improved camping sites, hot showers and fragrant loos. Family Campsite First up and in keeping with the emergence of Splashy Fen as a fun-for-all-ages music festival is a cordoned-off family campsite close to the children’s marquee and entertainment zone run by the Ocean View Montessori School. The appeal of this innovation is obvious, and although it will carry a R30 per vehicle surcharge (payable on arrival), it must be remembered that festival admission for Under 12s is free. Demand for this first-come, first-sited convenience is bound to be high, so anyone with a young family and wishing to take advantage of it would be well advised to arrive early. Tent Hotel The second new venture is a slice of semi-luxury in the form of a ‘tent hotel’ offering bed and breakfast plus separate ablution facilities. Each of the 100 spacious, high-quality and lockable tents will have either a double or two single beds complete with linen, but guests must bring their own warm coverings. Alternatively, sleeping bags may be hired at nominal extra cost. Breakfast will be served in the ‘hotel’ marquee, after which guests can make use of an around-the-clock outdoor cooking facility. The price for the entire long weekend from 5 to 9 April is R1 350 per person sharing, which includes festival entry. Bookings and special breakfast requests can be made at http://www.kreefhotel.co.za/. Homes-on-Wheels Yet another new option is the mobile accommodation offered by Rainbow 4X4 and Motorhome Rentals: air-conditioned vehicles fully fitted with fridge/freezer and stove, cooking and eating utensils, bedding, camping furniture and – in the bigger motorhomes – an onboard shower and toilet. A range of prestige vehicles is available at affordable rates...
Kulula 50% sale on today!
If you love to travel but aren’t in the bargain airfare loop don’t worry because whenever we can we’ll let you know about any special flight deals we hear of… TODAY is one big Kulula.com sale that a little birdy or should we say ‘piggy’ told us about. So come on, take a break from the norm, top up your energy, remind yourself just how awesome this country is, take two days leave, go for a little trip somewhere… What about the Eastern Cape – you know it rocks! Get online NOW to get the big deal…PS: You may have to be patient as everyone tries to get their piggy bargain as the news spreads. We can tell you all about it but we can’t help on the slow booking side 🙂 Every bargain has it’s flaw! We just did a pricecheck for you – we enquired on Kulula, 1time and Mango for a return trip for one person in mid-may on the same dates for each airline but not on a Sunday return flight (those are always expensive), here are the results – the Kulula sale is well worth it!: Kulula: – JHB – PE return R500 – JHB – Durban return R300 1time: -JHB – PE return R800 -JHB – Durban return R440 Mango: – JHB – Durban return R500 (no PE deals) SO GET BOOKING! Here’s the promo: Ah shame kulula.com fan, – your poor piggy bank must be feeling battered and bruised by now. Normally by mid March you’ve tipped it upside down more than once and bashed it around a bit to squeeze out your last bit of cash…Well, we think it’s time to buy something nice for yourself without abusing your poor little piggy bank. Oink, oink. Book a trip to fly between 2 May until 31 July 2007 and save up to 50% off our air fares. This sale starts at 6am this morning (15 March) and runs until midnight on Friday, or until these seats sell out. Don’t forget this excludes group bookings and peak periods like school and public holidays. The best place to book is online, and because you are one of our favourites, we’ve let you know before everyone hears about it on Friday. Go on, book yourself a little trip between Jo’burg, Cape Town, Durbs, PE, or George. And score even more if you are a kulula credit card holder cause you can pay with your kulula moolah and get your flights for free! If you haven’t yet signed up for one, fill out our quick and slick 3 ½ minute online application for an...
TOKYO SHOPS – the wow factor unpacked
In Tokyo, it doesn’t matter whether you’re stepping into the marvellous MUJI – heralded for it’s reliable blandness in design, it’s mundane minimalism but unbendable quality – or the basic and bland Japanese clothing shop UNIQLO that not unlike Muji features simple lines and quality ‘plains’ desired throughout the world … – or if you’re wandering down the blinging Omote-Sando with the incredible architecture of designer shops Prada, Dior, Cartier, Chloe etc…. Maybe you’re at the Ueno fish market checking out some fresh salmon or wandering through the second hand stores in Harajuku – wherever you may be you’ll have to agree that the Japanese are experts at making their shops, shopfronts and their product displays utterly tempting and tasteful. Mwah! Check out our Tokyo pics of shops, shopping and displays right here. Don’t miss the breathe-taking Prada building photos especially the ones we managed to ‘sneaktake’ inside – note the fur covered railings! And by the way if ever you’re in London or Tokyo make sure you get to Muji and Uniqlo – two of Japan’s greatest exports! Whatever you buy will last you for a long long time even though it may look a little...
SAMA nominee list – MORAFE for Urban Pop!
The 13th SAMA nominees have been announced…Maybe we don’t listen to enough radio or maybe we listen to the wrong stations or maybe we know the songs and not the artists names, or maybe the music we’ve been loving all year didn’t qualify or wasn’t entered but the list seems a little obscure for us. But then again it’s the SAMA’s. Any thoughts Representers? Good Luck to all the nominees and we look forward to another glittering event. Anyway we are very proud of our boys MORAFE who got a nomination in the intruiging category of “Best Urban Pop Album” and we wish the magents from Motswako Republic all the best of luck! Here’s the list of the categories we’re interested in. We’ve starred who we would like to win – JUST BECAUSE WE CAN – let’s see what happens! 13th Annual MTN South African Music Awards Nominee List Best Female Artist Maduvha – Maduvha Rae – Kwenzekile **Simphiwe Dana – The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street Siphokazi – Ubuntu Bam Vicky – Halleluyah Best Male Artist Bheki Khoza – Getting to Heaven Alive **Kabelo – Exodus Musa Manzini – Simply Life Paul Hanmer – Accused No.1 Nelson Mandela **Vusi Mahlasela – Naledi Ya Tsela Best Duo/Group Cassette – Welcome Back to Earth Grassroots – African Moods Mafikizolo – Six Mabone *Shwi No Mtekhala – Angimazi Ubaba *Trompies – Can’t Touch This Best Newcomer Lesego – MyMusic Lucas Senyatso – All of Me Maduvha – Maduvha Rae – Kwenzekile Siphokazi – Ubuntu Bam Album of the Year Bheki Khoza – Getting to Heaven Alive *DJ Sbu – Y-lens Vol. 1 Simphiwe Dana – The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street Siphokazi – Ubuntu Bam Vusi Mahlasela – Naledi Ya Tsela Best Contemporary Jazz Album *Simphiwe Dana – The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street Lucas Senyatso – All of Me The Moreira Project – The Journey Vol 1 *Khaya Mahlangu – Khululeka Ngwako – Ramelodi Best Vocal Jazz Album Rae – Kwenzekile *Simphiwe Dana – The One Love Movement on Bantu Biko Street Estelle Kokot – Information Best Adult Contemporary Album : English *Harris Tweed – The Younger Johnny Clegg – One Life Chris Letcher – Frieze *Laurie Levine – Unspoken Just Jinjer – Just Jinjer Best Adult Contemporary Album : African Mafikizolo – Six Mabone Siphokazi – Ubuntu Bam Musa Manzini – Simply Life *Vusi Mahlasela – Naledi Ya Tsela Grassroots – African Moods Best Rock Album : English J – {Clo.sure) Wonderboom – City of Gold Chris Letcher – Frieze *Cassette – Welcome Back to Earth Just Jinjer – Just Jinjer Best Rock...
Urban Chick with a short story to tell?
Sharpile to Alexia for the heads up. If you’re an Urban Chick and you’d like to write a short story and have it posted on a short story blog then ‘Urban Chick: A Users Guide’ is for you. We’re not that clear on why they are gathering all the stories – if there will be any payment for the published stories or if they will be published in book form along the lines of Tertia Albertyn blog that became a book and is now up for a Blooker award. But the PR says the site will ‘showcase’ the stories which we assume means they will simply publish the best on the blog for all to read. The good thing is you can pick up tips and get some guidance on HOW to write a good short story which could be very helpful. We’ll try find out more but in the meantime get writing – it’s great inspiration! Urban Chick. Friday night. The bar is filled with smart, sexy, sussed women fresh from a week hard at work. They have cocktails in hand and are deep in conversations with girlfriends, lovers or potential new partners. They are Urban Chicks, women who live in fast paced, traffic choked, money hungry, concrete landscapes. Landscapes where working hard is as much a priority as playing hard. They’re not superwomen. They’re able to laugh at themselves, even as they struggle through their experiences. In recent years, the blogging phenomenon has allowed internet users, male and female alike, to explore the stories behind the lives of these women and their daily battles with their relationships, with work and their individuality. Their stories are told with candour and humour. Urban Chick: A Users Guide plans to showcase these kinds of stories If you’re a 20 to 30 something, and you feel you fit into this category, then we’re looking for your stories. Tell us about a crazy night out, a skewed work experience or a tangled romantic relationship using your intellect, wisdom and wit. Visit the website www.urbanchick.wordpress.com for more information, submission guidelines and examples. Also sign up with the blog for news updates, tips and hints and join the Urban Chick community. Send your stories to: urbanchick01@gmail.com PO box: 292048 Melville 2109 Stories must be no longer than 3000 words, typed and double spaced in order to be considered Remember to include all of your contact details with your submission. Submission close end of May...
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