South African Radio station in London
Yes – Radio as we know it is changing as more and more online radio stations fill up the internet airwaves. Did you know that there are approximately 1.3million South Africans living in England? Well apparently there are! So some clever guys decided that all the homesick South Africans needed to be able to listen to South African music and ne…ws broadcast in the UK by Uk dwellers. Obviously they can listen to 5fm or YFM and even SAFM through streaming, but there was clearly a need to have a voice and platform for this huge community. The station has been broadcasting for a month and chose 24 DJ’s from about 500 that applied for the job – we’re glad to see a diverse representation and hope this continues. They are broadcasting from two frequencies: Modem users in UK – 32kb/s BroadBand users – 96kb/s Click here to go to the site and learn all about it … please have a listen – we’d love to know what you...
SNOOP LOOK-ALIKE – how could we forget?
How could we forget to share one of the most BRILLIANT moments ever with you….??? At the recent SNOOP concert in Johannesburg on the 27 APRIL – Snoop did not show up or perform. He had been detained in the UK (he has now been banned forever – what a badass! ) overnight and missed his flight – so thousands of VERY disappointed fans fi…lled a stadium and partied without him. When you view the video on YOUTube (by clicking here) let it play once which will prob be slow and bitty – it then stores itself on your system – then play it again it should flow SMOOTHLY. ALSO – if you look on the viewing frame, there’s two little tv icons in the bottom right corner of the tv – click on the one on the left to take the picture back to the size it was filmed in so it’s not as pixelated. Read the story below then click here to go there! Pic courtesy of mugshots.net. Loser. One very clever guy, who looks EXACTLY like Snoop – with the relaxed hair and all – decided to get the fans hopes up for a few moments. He arrived at the concert and began walking down through the stands to the bottom towards the VIP area. We were sitting in the VIP area and we heard a wave of hysterical screaming from up at the top of the grandstand flowing towards us… We grabbed our cellphone and filmed away… Even we were convinced it was him and that we had been fooled into believing he wasn’t coming as a publicity stunt. Girls were shaking and screaming around us … grown men were ululating. It was one of those moments where you know that if you lose your footing you could be in trouble… but noone cared as we all swarmed around “Snoop” eager to touch the man. Only once he had been safely removed from the public into the VIp area did it become clear that it wasn’t him. Great stunt though – we love this guy! Anyone know his name? The video is really pixelated but if you are a huge fan you may be prepared to watch it. Look out for “Snoop” in the blue and white striped shirt at the top of the frame… wait till the end when you can see him clearly. He is wearing a white cap. Listen to the cheering – watch the fans and see how the security are freaking out. Thanks Mr-Snoop Look-alike – whoever you are you made our...
Want to give up smoking? Check out these pics!
While wandering around Singapore on her trip to Asia, Editorista was taken aback to see the harsh steps used by the Singapore government to stop people from smoking. Every pack of cigarettes on sale has a disgusting photograph graphically illustrating the long-term effects of smoking. We showed the picture to some pretty hard-core smokers, all of whom were shocked by the image…s. One interviewee said that while he knows all about what smoking does to your lungs etc seeing those pictures did make him think twice about lighting up. So next time you consider giving up, just come to Represent and remind yourself about why you would want to do that. We found this info on ChinaDaily. Click here for more: (2004) Gruesome pictures of death and decay will greet smokers in Singapore from August 1, when a law takes effect requiring cigarette packs to carry graphic warnings in color, in the hope of discouraging people from smoking. [See image of teeth] This image released by Singapore’s Health Promotion Board June 16, 2004 as part of a health warning that will be printed on cigarette packs from August 1. Gruesome pictures of death and decay will greet smokers in Singapore from August 1, 2004 when a law takes effect requiring cigarette packs to carry graphic warnings in colour, in the hope of discouraging people from smoking. Images such as a mouthful of rotten teeth, diseased organs, a limp baby and a smoker on his deathbed will cover half of each pack, a spokeswoman for the Health Promotion Board said on Tuesday. Written health warnings will accompany the pictures. The new law, passed by Parliament last year, follows a long standing effort by the government to promote a smoke-free lifestyle in the city state, where authorities say there are seven tobacco-related deaths each day. There’s also a photo of another pack here on FLIKR with a short discussion as...
Alistair Whitton at Obert in Melrose
Sorry to say this but the Obert gallery in Melrose shades in comparison to the magnificence of the Obert city gallery…and they are both great spaces. If you haven’t been there yet make sure to get there. The view will blow your mind. Let’s hope this is what we will be saying about all things city in the next few years. Click here for the si…te. There’s a new exhibition at the Obert in Melrose: “filter – alastair whitton” made as meditation, whitton’s tranquil art on paper contemplates and celebrates notions of simplicity, symmetry, order and balance. an emma smith scholarship recipient and volkskas atelier merit award winner, whitton has collaborated in the past with acclaimed british artist neville gabie. filter is whitton’s first solo exhibition in johannesburg and features 12 exquisitely detailed works. *********************************************************************** obert contemporary is pleased to present “y propaganda” by kudzanai chiurai, the highly anticipated follow-up exhibition to his acclaimed “the revolution will be televised” sell-out show staged at obert contemporary in 2004. the first black fine arts graduate from the university of pretoria, chiurai is an innovative and controversial young artist who has been banned from his home country of zimbabwe for his politically inspired caricatures of president robert mugabe. reminiscent of basquiat, chiurai’s mixed media works are intricately layered with stenciled protest statements, poetry and graffiti. his works have recently been procured by top private and public collectors including bhp billiton in london. this exhibition will consist of eleven new, variously scaled mixed media works that explore pertinent issues related to failed leadership, xenophobia and urban culture. OBERT GALLERY 7 – 22 may 2005 11am to 7pm daily 14 the high street melrose arch Contact...
How to spot a fake – STOP PIRACY!
Apparently there are people who don’t know that buying a DVD for R30 could mean it’s a fake… oh well, this is for you guys! But seriously, PIRACY is a scourge in our society that we should all make a conscious decision not to buy into. It’s hard sometimes but it’s about being a good citizen. Read these rules below or click here to go to the SA Stop Pirac…y website. How to spot PIRACY: Recognising Pirated Music Vital In Fight Against This Scourge of the SA Music Industry – A Handy Consumers Guideline In the wake of the MTN SA Music Awards where over 30 artists were recognized for their achievements in the industry, the scourge of music piracy continues largely unchecked, with established and emerging artists losing significant amounts of money to the scourge of music piracy. Winners Malaika and Ntando have been identified by RiSA as artists whose music is largely targeted for piracy. As part of its mandate to educate the South African public, the RiSA Anti-Piracy Unit has prepared a set of guidelines for consumers to assist in identifying pirated music that floods the South African market on a daily basis. The indicators are imperative for those consumers who have joined the fight against music piracy, refusing to purchase pirated product from those who sell it on the street, at flea markets and at dodgy retailers. Below is a list of indicators for music being sold on various formats that each and every consumer of South African music should be aware of before purchasing their favourite music. Music Cassettes Inlay 1. Artist and/or album handwritten on inlay (Photo / Enlarged photo) – Photo ref. no: 2. No graphics or designs on inlay 3. Usually the same inlay as provided with recordable cassette Cassette 1. Usually not smokey-grey or see-through cassette but white, red, green, yellow, etc. 2. Tabs intact or broken out 3. No spinal printing 4. Spelling mistakes 5. Screws holding sides together or sometimes welded together 6. No RiSA leader tape 7. No printing on cassette 8. Artist and/or album handwritten on label of cassette General 1. Being sold in unlikely environment 2. Usually costs 50% less than what original will sell for in retail 3. Original music cassettes sell for between R38 and R48 (if on a special offer they may sell for a bit less) Please note that in some cases music cassettes of young and upcoming artists may bear some of these features. If unsure whether you are dealing with a pirate/counterfeit cassette or not, contact RiSA for assistance. Music CD’s (compact discs) and DVD’s (digital versatile discs) Inlay...
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