Whats up with 46664 in Fancourt?
Last night a few of the gels were throwing back some vino getting all deep n stuff… We started discussing the much publicised 46664 concert that’s to be held at Fancourt on the 19th March and the general feeling is that the venue, the very Exclusive Golfing estate Fancourt, in George, just does not make sense. What we want to know is why is s…uch a HUGE concert being held in such a small town, miles away from anywhere – well – about 440kms from Cape Town, 600 kms from East London and 300 kms from PE? Where are all the people going to come from??? Does it mean that only those that can afford to get to George, buy the ticket and pay for accommodation will be able to attend??? A little exclusive indeed!! We are working women and none of us could afford to go… what about those who you’re singing, crying and talking about??? Rumours have it that last years concert (which was a bit boring) ran up a huge loss which may explain the organisers strange choice of location – a business heavywieght, philanthropist Prof. Dr. Hasso Plattner, co-founder and chairman of SAP – has offered to stage the concert and pay for everything himself… He is also the owner of Fancourt… mhhh. The artists are all playing for free… so WHY HOLD IT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE where only the PRIVELEGED and a few token locals get to attend? Have you seen that part of the country? Beautiful indeed, but VERY NOUVEAU RICHE MONEY and over-the-top wealth…not much transformation going on in that corner as in most of the Cape. The point of 46664 is to raise money for HIV/AIDS and much of it comes from the concert being beamed out to the world and people then making donations… Our feelings on the matter were that 46664 needs to get closer to the REAL people, those who are affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa – the mostly white crowd at last years concert and the low attendance of community members will probably be predominant at this years 46664 if not worse. There is a ‘patronising tone’ to this event – a real THEM and US – and we really encourage the organisers to downscale the event and bring it down to earth and closer to the masses… Come on guys. Your response and comments much needed on this topic.....
Huge US DRUM and BASS DJ Dieselboy in the Hood
If you’re into Drum and Bass, don’t miss the Dieselboy at Roxy’s in Melville tonight…He’s come all the way from the States where he’s known as the top US D&B Dj – Quality stuff init. He has a soft spot for SA and has played in CT and Durban on this tour and once again left the best for last – Jozie tonight!!! This time round he brings wit…h him his ‘vocal magician par excellence MC Messinian who will be adding punch and cadence to the aural landscape.’ R80 at the door gets you in… you can also buy your ticket for R70 from computicket Catch top SA Breakbeat boys Blunted Stuntman, Redwood and Toine (Deben!) and on the House Floor 2lani will be rocking you along with some other ALL GOOD dudes…...
Spot a Jozi Sunset
If anyone knows any magic sunset spots in and around JOZI please do share with us…So we can make the most of the magnificent dusk skies… This one can be caught from the top of Yeoville, next to the gorgeous Westminster Mansions, on Highlands Street behind the water tower. If you’re there at dusk you can catch groups of believers praying and singing – moving moments… Here we were celebrating life and our shifting city and her...
It’s raining dance
Every year at this time of the year diversely shaped and beautifully toned dancers from all over South Africa (and even int dance companies!) gather in Joburg for the awesome Dance Umbrella.Having done my time in the drama department (opting for acting due to my lack of supple body flow), I can tell you that these guys need every bit of support and applause they can get for their talent. It is a really tough career to follow, mostly badly paid, often damaging to their bodies in the long-term, and it requires immense dedication and commitment.The tickets are really reasonable, available at computicket there is a broad range of performers to choose from and its staged all over our glowing city.I had a glance at the program and spotted a couple of shows I can reccommend – I remember seeing Boyzie Cekwana perform a few umbrellas back – yum yum those abs – he’s got his show CUT on March 11 & 12. The Cape Townian Jazzart Company is always mind-blowing and if you’re already a connoisseur of dance check out the NEW MOVES which is always interesting – it’s the young and up comings showing their stuff and you get to see about 4 different jigs in one night!Check out the website Dance...
BLING BLING foyer anyone?
This was our very first post. Unfortunately the images got lost on the way….We are working on it! x Editorista I just had to share these picks of a certain hotel foyer near our fabulara shopping mecca… I mean darling – have you ever? SO SANDTON DARL… So if you’re looking for that elusive BLINGBLING foyer for that next music video = you know where to go Rockstar.
We will be back!
