Design Indaba – Poster Design Competition.
Have you felt the need to showcase your design skills? Well this is your chance. Design Indaba hereby invites you to design a poster for their 2014 event. As a creative you know what Design Indaba is capable of should your design be the winning poster. Don’t wait too long, competition closes 7th of June 2013. Details after the...
D’BANJ & BIG NUZ LIGHT UP THE ALL STAR LINE-UP FOR MTV AFRICA ALL STARS KWAZULU-NATAL WITH SNOOP LION
D’Banj (@iamdbanj) and Big Nuz (@BigNuz_Afro) are the latest urban megastars set to electrify music fans at MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion. The first ever MTV Africa All Stars concert, staged by MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and KwaZulu-Natal Province, takes place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium (@MMStadium), People’s Park in Durban on 18 May. Charismatic Nigerian singer-songwriter and crowd-pleasing live entertainer, D’Banj has risen to stardom thanks to his innovative fusion of AfroBeat, AfroPop and AfroFusion sounds, delivered in a combination of Yoruba, English and Pidgin English. The self-styled “koko master” and multimillion selling recording artist achieved global attention thanks to his 2012 smash-hit “Oliver Twist”, which sold more than 11 million copies worldwide and debuted at number 9 on the UK National charts just behind the likes of Rihanna and Tulisa. Inspired and influenced by the late AfroBeat maestro Fela Anikulapo Kuti, D’Banj has won a whole host of awards including Best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007, Artist of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009, the BET Awards of 2011 for Best International Act and Best African Act at the 2012 MOBO Awards. Fresh from their appearance at the MTV Africa All Stars tour in Nairobi, Kenya are the undisputed kings of kwaito, Big Nuz, the insanely talented trio that comprises Jojo (aka Mampintsha), Mzi (aka Danger) and Sbu (aka R Mashesha). Since forming in 2002, these awards-winning Durban homeboys have confidently transformed the South African dance music landscape, growing under the guidance of their mentor, DJ Tira, and gracing innumerable clubs and stages at home and abroad with banging dancefloor favourites such as “Umlilo”, “Ntombenhle”, “Serious” and “Newlands West”. D’Banj and Big Nuz join Snoop Lion (@SnoopLion), Fally Ipupa (@fallyipupa), Professor (@professorkalawa), 2Face (@2faceidibia), Flavour (@2niteFlavour) and Zakes Bantwini (@ZakesBantwiniSA) on the bill for the concert. Additional exciting artists will be announced shortly. Doors for MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion open at 17:00 CAT on Saturday 18 May, and the first performance starts at 18:30 CAT. To get your tickets for MTV Africa All Stars KwaZulu-Natal with Snoop Lion, priced R40, go to Computicket outlets, the Computicket website (www.computicket.com), the Computicket call centre (0861 915 8000) or branches of Checkers, Checkers Hyper and House & Home stores (see Computicket for terms & conditions). For an awesome preview of what to expect at MTV Africa All Stars, check out the highlights of the MTV Africa All Stars club tour, airing on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) from 10 May. Featuring high octane performances from Africa’s biggest live performers, the series takes music fans on...
The Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition’s new board prepares to celebrate ten years of success
Vanguard of the South African music industry, the Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition prepares to celebrate a decade of cutting-edge insights, music know-how and industry accomplishments. With fresh ideas and a change in venue, the newly elected board of directors promises a stand out year. By building on past successes, but re-positioning the key components of the conference structure, Moshito aims to offer a more focused programme that features a compelling mix of both local and international speakers, but also allows for better audience engagement. The result – a more memorable, entertaining and media-rich experience. This year Moshito welcomes Sipho Dlamini, Incoming CEO of SAMRO as the board’s new Chairman. A seasoned member of the music business, Dlamini brings his knowledge and experience to this dynamic team of entertainment industry professionals. Dlamini is joined on the board by Moshito Vice Chairperson Tholsi Pillay (Music Managers Forum), Treasurer George Lusenga (AIRCO) and members Sipho Sithole (SAMRO), Simon Sibanda (NORM), Steve Mashiya (SAMPA), Samuel Mhangwani (SAMPA) and Vusi Leeuw (AIRCO). “As the Chairman of the event I’m excited by the challenge ahead and I look forward to leading the organisation to a successful conference. The board has worked hard to overcome the obstacles encountered last year. We’re happy to have finalised the content and the program well in advance and to have already identified speakers for the conference,” said Dlamini “Our partners and sponsors at the SABC, Department of Arts & Culture, DTI and Gauteng Sports, Culture & Recreation are working closely with our board to ensure that we have a milestone 10th conference,” he continued. Over the past 10 years, Moshito has become an event of choice for those serious about success in the music industry. The business of music is continually evolving, with the digital revolutions transforming the market place. Industry challenges are only likely to increase and as an educating initiative, Moshito prides itself in its offer of acumen and insight in preparing musicians. Fittingly the Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition 10th year celebrations return to the Sandton Convention Centre, where the original exhibition was hosted. The 2013 conference will feature a bigger-than-before, purpose-built, dedicated exhibition area that will give all industry players a place to showcase their businesses. “We are creating a staging ground for record labels, film and television production companies and musicians to promote themselves alongside the corporate brands who also have an interest in the entertainment industry.” says Tholisi Pillay, Moshito Vice Chairperson. Registrations for Moshito 2013 open on 15 May 2013 Registration forms can be downloaded from the website www.moshito.co.za Moshito 2013 takes place at Sandton Convention Centre from 21 to 23 September...
Invitation to the annual picnic and blanket fundraiser.
Nobel Award winning writer Nadine Gordimer, jazz musician Marcus Wyatt and performer Rajesh Gopie are some of the creative industries’ leaders who are contributing towards the fundraising efforts of the Bag Factory Artists’ Studios and the Community Based Development Programme (CBDP) on the 25th of May. It is with great excitement that we announce that Monaghan Farms are generously donating their restaurant, The Other Side deli, as a venue. The farm, originally owned by the founder of Drum Magazine, Jim Bailey, is now being converted into a lifestyle estate. This venue will make for the perfect family day out! From lunchtime on Saturday 25 May the two organizations will be hosting a picnic in the beautiful garden outside the “the Other Side deli”. While enjoying a gourmet picnic lunch on these exquisite grounds ticket-‐holders will be able to view a number of activities including: • Rajesh Gopie, actor and comedian, who will host the event; • Nadine Gordimer who will read from her latest book; • live jazz; • an auction of investment quality artworks from both leading and emerging artists; and • a raffle of a Nadine Gordimer book The afternoon promises to be a fabulous event to see off the last days before the chilly months of winter with a celebration of generosity, aesthetic achievement and nature. Tickets are R450 a person (R80 for children under 13 years of age). The proceeds of the event will contribute to the efforts of these two respected and independent NPOs in their mission to improve South Africa’s diverse social and cultural landscape. The Bag Factory offers visual artists the opportunity to pioneer unmapped territories and test their limits in the spirit of exchange and global connectedness by focusing on a programme that stands for inclusion and diversity. The CBDP provides training and developmental support to communities and people working in organisations whose actions will lead to real economic and social upliftment in their constituency. Date: Saturday 25 May Time: 12:00 Venue: Monoghan Farm To purchase tickets, please contact Aysha on (011) 834 9181 or...
adidas and AREA3 present “City Walks” Public Art Walks
adidas Originals in conjunction with Main Street Walks will be conducting free weekly guided tours departing from AREA3 every Sunday at 14h30PM. The guided tours are an hour long and conducted through the inner-city streets of Johannesburg. Landmarks along the tour include unique street art murals including those commissioned by adidas Originals as part of its month long I ART JOBURG mural art project in September 2012 as well as historic buildings in the once Jewish suburb of Doornfontein. Tour guides Bheki and Jabu share their excitement for the history and beauty of the inner city as well as share their expansive knowledge on the subject. AREA3 Public Art Walks introduces the city of Johannesburg in an exciting new light; encouraging Johannesburg residents to explore their city as tourists. Follow @adidasZA #AREA3 For more information on adidas-related news visit the adidas News Stream Unlock the adidas vault to find out more about the brand’s...
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