There’s hope for First Physical Theatre
We were horrified to hear that the First Physical Theatre based in G-town was closing down due to lack of funds… Being a dancer is hard on the body, hard on the lifestyle and most of all hard on the pocket… We have much respect for dancers and have three close friends who each spent some of the best times of their lives dancing for First Physical. So naturally we were pretty down abou…t it. Imagine how they must feel. It’s a hard knock life for artists sometimes. We are not sure how it happened but it appears that someone managed to get everyone’s spirits back up and the company is now investigating innovative ways of making money. They only need R70 000 a month to survive – surely corporate sponsorship must be the way forward? Anyone have any contacts for them? Let’s save this phenomenal Dance Company. Come on Joburg and ex-Rhodes peeps, show some love. Get in touch with Callum – email him here. Here’s some info on a recent fund-raising initiative: Following the First Physical Theatre Company’s announcement that it will release its performers and staff from their contracts due to a drop in funding, the company presented a “Black Tie” fundraising event on Monday 5 June in Grahamstown. R 26,610 was raised through tickets sales, donations, and an auction towards a fund for the future revival and survival of the company thanks to concerned citizens of Grahamstown. The evening, packed to capacity, included the premiere of a physical theatre film at the Roxbury cinema, jazz and cocktails, live performance, and an auction of donated items. The auction’s highest bid was R 4,000 from local teacher and actress Sheena Stannard for a painting donated by Nigel Mullins. Local business-man Mark Shelton won the bid for a dinner date sponsored by restaurant La Galleria with performer, Nicola Haskins, and donated his winnings to auctioneer Bugs Wilmot who re-auctioned Nicola to the Rhodes University drama department honours class. Other auction items, numerous prizes and giveaways, catering, drinks, entertainment, and other services were donated and sponsored by individuals, local business, and Rhodes University. “We were delighted with the show of support from our local community” said Managing Director, Calum Stevenson. “Thank you to the citizens of Grahamstown. We hope that this is the start of a successful campaign to secure funds from further afield to revive the company.” First Physical currently operates on overheads of R 70,000 per month and is researching future prospects for reviving the company and broadening its revenue base. For further information on how you can help, contact Calum Stevenson on email or call 046-622...
The Dope Returns to Jozi
The boys from Cape Town with the fabulous LOGO and great taste in music are having a party on June 16. Welcome back to Jozi boys! Much Respect. African Dope and Loaded are pleased to announce the return of A Dope Nite Out to Johannesburg. Taking place at Loaded (behind Carfax) in Newtown on Friday 16 June, A Dope Nite Out will… feature some of the meanest broken beats, hip hop, electronica and other left field sounds known to modern gig goers. In true Dope style, the party will feature three dance floors to cater for every twist bed and duck in the beats and the loops. African Dope Records Floor: Will feature legendary founders of African Dope and beat experimenters Krushed and Sorted as well as deck and loop maestros The Real Estate Agents (Sibot and Markus Wormstorm). Ably backing them up will be DJ Dope, Blunted Stuntmen, VJ Blink and 1st Project. Loaded Floor: This eclectic floor will feature three DJs from all over the beat-o’-meter in the form of Kenzero, Darkwing and Paul (The Secret) Two Twiggs Floor: To finish up the twisted diversity and all beat-ness of it, the Two Twigs Floor exhibits crazy beats and hip-hop sounds from Mr. Bong, Afrowhitie and Missile Miles. The Details: A Dope Nite Out Loaded (behind Carfax) 39 Pim Street, Newtown Friday 16 June 21h00 R70.00 Featuring: Krushed and Sorted The Real Estate Agents DJ Dope Blunted Stuntman VJ Blink 1st Project Kenzero Darkwing Paul (The Secret) Mr. Bong Afrowhitie Missile Miles...
VUKA! All rebels with a cause wake up.
Have you seen some of last years VUKA entries on TV – those amazing ads that hit you where it hurts? Well the entries are open for this years contest and we urge all aspiring filmmakers to make a VUKA! Vuka means WAKE UP for those that didn’t know – so WAKE UP our society with your VUKA – you have just under 4 months to pull this...
LOERIE AWARDS – Hurry up and enter!
CREATIVES – Believe the hype. It does matter that you win awards in the South African marketing and advertising industry, despite the mutterings from those who wish it didn’t. Awards recognise achievement and are much-respected by all – more so than a fat paycheque or a nice office. In the SA context, a few birdies in your pocket can make the world of difference. So if you a…nd your agency believe that you have done some OUTSTANDING creative work and it fits within the Loerie entry criteria, get going and sign up. You never know, you may just get one. And judging by the fun that was had last year in Margate – it’s going to be a cracker of an event… good luck to the organisers to better last year! A few things to note: – ENTRIES close end of this month 30 June 2006, so GET Going!!! Click here for Loerie website. – There’s a new category – Architectural and Interior Design work – so hot architects – show off a little. – There’s a travelling Loerie Awards 2005 show – thanks to BizCommunity for the info – click here for full story: Learners, diarise to attend The Loerie Awards 2005 exhibition that is coming to The Imagination Lab in Alexandra, Johannesburg, in June. The exhibition is part of a focused initiative to introduce South African learners to the exciting career opportunities in the advertising, communication and design industries. It is making its way around the country showcasing all the winners from The Loerie Awards 2005. From Alexandra, the exhibition moves to the Grahamstown Arts Festival from 29 June to 8 July and the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography 3 – 17 August. It will also show at the Margate Art Gallery in September. Details Date: 12 – 16 June Venue: Imagination Lab Address: Sankopano Community Centre, 12th Avenue, Alexandra Time: 10am – 4pm Tel: +27 (0)11 883 0130....
REPRESENT NEW LOOK – you like?
**It looks like the comments are working! So go on and let us know what you thinkl. We’ve still got lots to do so watch this space! Sharpile!** What a wonderful 1st of June. And our new sleekline site is up! We still have a few tweaks to make and things to add but wanted to launch on a solid date. So the site is still a Work-in-progress, but we wanted to ask you, our r…eaders, to be a part of the test phase so that you could give us feedback now. Like all new things – it may take a little time getting used to… here are the major changes – many of which were requested by you: – Search function – now you can find articles very quickly and easily, articles you may have written, ZArchived articles, research information… just type in your search – It’s faster and sleeker – we have made the movement within the site much slicker and the look we feel is more sleek. yeah… – There’s a home page tab – yip – on the left hand side you can see the grey tab – it’s always there – just click to go home to Mama. – There’s a “pass to a friend” button on every post… that’s right – share our stories with your chommies. – Our ‘subscribe’ to the email newsletter is still similar and eay to use where we dont ask you for your private information. – We have a CONTACT US button – just click there to send in your thoughts and your articles – Comments are now accessible only at the bottom of the articles – We have included a list of our favourite sites and our brother and sister sites in SA (Much Respect!) please pay them a visit – TOPICS – just slide your mouse over them and choose where you want to go. – Permanent link – that’s so you can get the story on it’s own page in case you want to send the link around. We really hope you like it – all feedback appreciated – please comment below. Please email any bugs to us. The logo is missing from the front page we will fix that later. There are still a few new features to come such as our new advertising space, FLICKR photos etc Thanks again for your patience! REPRESENT! *************************************************************** We would like to apologise to all the Representers for the delay in the launch of the new site. It was supposed to be your suprise this fresh Monday morning. Unfortunately our server was having problems over the weekend...
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