Cheers to Rawknait Entertainment, the Dreamers.
In our ongoing series of interviews with some of the chosen “Dreamers” by the beer brand, Hansa Pilsener – we interview Songi Msimanga and Sbu Mlaba from “Rawknait Entertainment”. These two run a lifestyle company that aims to educate and empower talent, they describe themselves as “two ordinary guys with big plans.” Read the full interview after the jump. 1. Please tell us what are the most common mistakes you’ve noticed that new artists should avoid? Getting into the industry for fame. Thinking that everyone will love their music. Not being grounded, and treating the industry people with no respect. Music Business is a business, therefore once the music part has been achieved, the business side of things needs to then be adhered to. 2. In a short summary, tell us what are the top 5 successful ways an artist can best use to break into the music scene/business? They must be Talented. They must be Disciplined and have the same work ethic as people with 9-5s. They must be original and creative. Loyal. Have a team that works for the artist’s brand and pushes even when people don’t believe in the product. 3. What has been your most successful story regarding Rawknait Entertainment? DStv iRock music...
Hansa says Cheers to Green Robot Design, the Dreamers.
Hansa Pilsener salutes Green Robot Design for being dreamers who work hard and make things happen in their latest TV and Radio campaign “Cheers to Dreamers”. We had the opportunity to interview Kgomotso Mautloa the Creative Director of GRD during these exciting times for them at Green Robot Design. Read the interview after the jump. 1.Hi Kgomotso, I remember hearing you speak about GRD at “I create we create” conference, how do you stay focus as a young person? For the most part I keep focused by never losing focus of the dream that made me start Green Robot Design. It’s always hard to stay focused and not give up, but with enough will power, tenacity and most of all passion it’s easier to take on the day to day challenges. 2.Owning a business as a young person (of colour) seems a big of a step, how have you managed the set-backs and doors being closed on you? I’ve never used or looked at them as set-backs, every experience is a stepping stone. You need to have a positive outlook on everything that you do. A person of colour, it means that you possibly might have a longer journey, but you will get there. I look at where we started and we are. We’re not were we’ve envisioned but we’re not stopping either, we just have to push and break boundaries while we do that. 3.If you were given a chance to speak at 2 lecture venues, one of drop outs and one of graduates-to-be. What would your advice be to each class? Uhm… This is a tricky question as I admire both parties and my advice would be different to both of them. I originally come from the school of the drop-outs but I admire the latter for keeping the focus with their studies. With that said, I think common lesson would be to keep working hard, hard work always pays off, whether it be monetary, experience, meeting people. Just do what you set out to do. 4.Do you still do flyers and do they still pay the bills? Hahahahaha, why would we stop? It’s what we’ve become famous for, they definitely still keep the lights on. It keeps us relevant in those circles. But yes, we still do… 5.After the Hansa campaign ends, where is GRD heading to in 2014 and beyond? 2014 should be an interesting year, we have a lot planned both internally and service offering that we want to offer to our clients. It’s important for us to stay relevant and to stay ahead with the work we do. The ever-changing landscape of the design world keeps us thinking...
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music presents: Duo DH-MM with Dick Hathorn and Mike Mazzoni
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present Duo DH-MM with Dick Hathorn (soprano saxophone) and Mike Mazzoni (percussion) on Tuesday 15 October 2013 at 18:00. Duo DH-MM play original compositions which can be loosely described as idiosyncratic jazz. The duo was formed in 2012. Recently the duo has been providing a live improvised soundtrack to screenings of the silent movie classic, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari. For further information- www.cabbagemusic.com Dick Hathorn and Mike Mazzoni perform as part of our “Twosday” concert. Which feature collaboration between musicians who are fairly well-established in their own particular area/discipline/style of music. Duo DH-MM live at Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM). 15 October 2013, Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus. Doors open at 17:30 and music starts at 18:00 Entry fee is R35 (Pensioners R20 and students R10). Please contact Thuli on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more details. On Wednesday 16 October 2013 at 18:00, the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music is proud to present Spha Mdlalose. Spha is a Durban born vocalist. She fell in love with Jazz when she joined a jazz band in high school then later studied at the University of Cape Town’s South African College of Music degree majoring in Jazz Vocal performance. She was taught by Abigail Petersen and Mike Campbell and graduated with an average 81% for her final BMUS recital making the Deans Merit List. Over the years, she was tutored by Darryl Andrews, Amanda Tiffin, Jason Reolon and most recently (2011) Dutch bassist Hein Van Der Geyn who has worked with Chet Baker, Dee Dee Bridgewater and other commended jazz musicians from all around the world. In her years as a student, she has had a budding career, having performed with the Mike Campbell Symphonic Orchestra on numerous occasions. She has performed alongside Bheki Khoza, Sibongile Khumalo, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and other known South African artists. She was also fortunate to tour with Grammy nominated Josh Groban when he visited South Africa on his “Straight to You” tour. Catch Spha Mdlalose joined by Sphelelo Mazibuko on Drums, Shemual Mahabeer on piano and Prince Bulo on bass at The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music (CJPM), Level 2, Shepstone Building at UKZN Howard College Campus on Wednesday the 16th October 2013. Doors open at 17:30 and music starts at 18:00 Entry fee is R35 (Pensioners R20 and students R10). Please contact Thuli on 031 260 3385 or email Zamat1@ukzn.ac.za for more...
Let Carnival City Entertain You in October and November.
Visitors to Carnival City’s Mardi Gras Theatre can experience all the fun, colour and excitement of a real Mardi Gras. The regular line-up for the venue includes: From 8pm every Wednesday, the glamorous and sassy Divas in Drag will hold the audience spellbound as they deliver one high-heeled, high energy performance after the next. Immediately after the Divas have minced off the stage it will be the audience’s opportunity to take over the stage and the microphone with Karaoke. Thursday night is reserved for the ladies, and from 7pm the hunky male Pulse Dancers will delight them with a professional 60-minute show bursting with sizzling hot raunchy energy. A R50 entry fee applies only for non MVGs. Carnival City’s popular Comedy Sessions move to Friday nights, and there will be lots to laugh about during October and November. And rounding off the week on a swinging note there is the ultra cool Jazzy Sundays from 3pm to 9pm. Other shows coming up during October and November include comedy duo Abbott & Crabb, who promise to deliver an entertaining show filled with good, clean humour and great music on Friday 4 and 11 October from 8pm. Things get stylishly risqué with Welcome to Burlesque which will be hosted on Saturday 5 and 12 October, and on Saturday 2 and 30 November from 8pm. On Friday, 18 October the very silly and equally funny duo of Mel, Melt and Tshepo will lift the mood for the weekend at 8pm. Then on Saturday 19 October and 19 November, the Black Ties will show why they are labelled “musical, entertaining, mischievous, charming, witty and fun”. The show starts at 8pm. Enjoy a brand new comedy show Friday 25 Oct, 1, 15 and 29 November with the versatile and hilarious funny comedian Darren Maule at 8pm. She’s smart, she’s sassy and she wants to entertain you! Don’t miss Gigi in Nipple Caps and G-Strings on Saturday 26 October, 2 & 30 November at 8pm. Back to bamboozle everyone and mess with their mind will be Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist on Friday 8 and 22 November from 8pm. On Saturday, 9 November, the ultra-glamorous ladies from the electric string quartet The Muses will show their prowess on the violin as they blend classical instruments with contemporary music for an unforgettable show from 8pm. All the bling, music, dance and sheer extravagance of Bollywood can be experienced in a live show on Saturday 16 and 23 November at 8pm. Tickets for all shows are available from the door at R100 per person. The cost for MVG members is R80 for Silver, R50 for Gold and R20 for Platinum. The Mardi Gras looks forward to entertaining...
The 2014 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
The Government of Japan is calling for applications from young South Africans who would like to spend at least one year in Japan as Assistant Language Instructors (ALTs) under a highly successful international exchange programme for university graduates. Applications should be returned to the Embassy of Japan in Pretoria: Embassy of Japan JET Programme 259 Baines Street Groenkloof Pretoria 0181 Telephone: 012 452 1607 General Information The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme seeks to enhance internationalisation in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between the people of Japan and those of other nations. The Programme aims to enhance foreign language education, and promote international exchange at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike. The objectives of the Programme are being achieved by offering JET Programme participants (hereinafter, participants) the opportunity to serve in local authorities as well as public and private elementary, junior high and senior high schools in Japan. The Programme is implemented by local authorities and other organisations (hereinafter, contracting organisations) of Japan in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (hereinafter, CLAIR). The JET Programme started in 1987 with cooperation from participating country governments. In 2013, there were 4,372 participants in the Programme from 40 countries. As the JET Programme has achieved an excellent reputation over the last 27 years, it is of great importance that this reputation be maintained. Participants are invited to Japan as representatives of their countries. As such, they are expected to be responsible in all their activities, especially those concerning the promotion of mutual understanding between nations. It is therefore desirable that participants be adaptable, mentally and physically capable of performing the job duties and have a deep interest in Japan. Generally, participants are appointed by a contracting organisation for a one-year period. The cost of transportation from the participant’s origin to Japan, as well as remuneration, will be funded by the tax payers of Japan via the contracting organisation where the participant is appointed. Because participants serve as civil servants of their contracting organisations, they are required to uphold behaviour befitting civil servants. Withdrawal from the Programme after receipt of placement or early termination of appointment should be avoided as it causes many problems for contracting organisations, in addition to severely impacting the administration of the Programme itself. Position and duties Participants engaged in language instruction. ALTs are placed mainly in local boards of education or publicly run elementary, junior high and senior high schools. Participants who are...
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