Venue change for the Hansa Pilsener Dreamer’s Celebration
Hansa Pilsener teams up with Kalawa Jazmee to celebrates 20 years of Dreamers, music and freedom. The beer brand that celebrates South Africa’s Dreamers and doers is gathering the cream of the local music industry for a concert marking the country’s 20 years of freedom. In partnership with record label Kalawa Jazmee and Metro FM. Kalawa Jazmee has been at the forefront of local music since the 1990s and will be marking 20 years of supporting various Dreamers that are now iconic acts in the country today. Artists taking the stage during the Dreamers Celebration include legendary Oskido, Thebe, Trompies, DJ Vetkuk vs Mahoota DJ Zinhle, Uhuru, DJ Naves & Sphe, Fistaz, Lulo Café, and many more. “The artistic line-up embraces artists that have been shaking up the local music industry for the past 20 years, and is in collaboration with Kalawa Jazmee Records,” said Hansa Pilsener Marketing Manager Kelebogile Mashigo. “The collaboration between Hansa and Kalawa just made sense because what better way to mark both where we have come from and what the future holds for the country and its next generation of Dreamers, than a full day celebration?” Due to popular demand, the venue for the Hansa Pilsener Dreamer’s Celebration has changed to The Cultural Village, Power Park, Soweto. Those who have already bought their tickets via Computicket will still be able to access the event. “We decided The Cultural Village is a better venue to cater for our concert needs. Besides the artist stage, we also need sufficient space for the four Hansa Dreamers, featured in their own TV adverts, to host their own lounge areas,” said Kelebogile Mashigo, Hansa Pilsener’s Marketing Manager The four Hansa Dreamers featured in their own TV adverts will host their own lounge areas at the concert. Event-goers will have the chance to meet the faces behind these small businesses – Caprivi Lounge’s Hlogi Makau, Fury Custom Bikes’ Ruan Vermeulen and Robert Nicholls, The Blackanese sushi restaurant’s Vusi Kunene, and Soweto Outdoor Adventures’ Kgomotso Pooe. DATE: Saturday, 10 May 2014 TIME: 12pm to 12am VENUE: The Cultural Village, Power Park, Soweto COST: R100 pre-sales or R120 at the door TICKETS: www.computicket.com The artist line-up is as follows: Nokwazi Busiswa Alaska Heavy K AB Crazy Winnie Khumalo Brickz Spikiri Sphectacula / DJ Naves Uhuru Lulo Cafe Ismail Abrahams Professor/Character DJ Zinhle Dr Malinga Trompies Black Motion Thebe Oskido Mahoota vs Dj...
Uber Joburg Rocks The Vote!
South Africans recently celebrated 20 years of freedom. Freedom of expression, freedom to pursue a career of choosing, and the freedom of all to vote. This election, Uber wants you to have the freedom to think about what issues are important to you, and the freedom of not worrying about how you’re going to get to the polling booths. During polling hours (7am-9pm) on May 7th, Uber is offering two FREE rides (for new AND existing users) to and from all polling stations around Joburg. With the ease of Uber’s service, you’ll feel like they’re bringing the ballot to you! Since Uber is all about self expression , once you are done voting, tweet them @(Uber_Joburg) or instagram your pictures & videos with #UberVoteSA and tell them why your vote mattered. HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN STYLE: Download the Uber iPhone/Android app on your smartphone, if you haven’t already. Enter the promo code “VOTESA“. You will be entitled to two free rides up to R200 each, between 7am and 9pm on Wednesday, May 7. Demand will be off the charts. So you may have to try a few times before you can get a...
Bongeziwe Mabandla is more than just a singer…he’s the voice of the new generation
By Lebogang Mgiba He’s more than just a singer but an artist that uses his own voice to stand for what he believes in. For me, when it comes to music, there should be some emotions involved in order for me to get deep into it, otherwise there’s no point. I don’t mind listening to some ‘Ok” songs once in a while but I really appreciate artists that are story tellers and Bongeziwe is one of them. I was left in awe the first time I heard his debut album, UMLILO and wanted to find out more about him as an artist living in South Africa today. 1. You performed with Joss Stone when she was here in S.A, how did that come about? I got a call from a guy in Cape Town who was handling Joss Stone’s S.A tour concert and he told me she would like to do some cool things with South African artists. So I sent my music to him and he told me if she likes it, she will then invite me to do something with her. A week later I got a call saying Joss Stones really likes my music. Zahara and I did a performance at Balcony TV and second day we went to Soweto together which was nice and then she also invited me to Carnival City for her concert and we performed Isizathu together. 2. Interesting. How was the experience though? It was absolutely wonderful; Joss Stone is such a kind, warm and friendly person. I really like people like that. 3. How is your song writing process? I’m actually busy writing now and that’s why I got these musical instruments. This time I’m working with a band to kind of develop the song. It’s one of the things I didn’t have on the first album, UMLILO. I just did things, but I’m happy that it happened that way. With the first album, I didn’t really understand what I was doing. I wrote the songs in a guitar chilling in a studio and then they would be interpreted from there. Now I’m aware of what’s happening around me and I understand music more than I did when I was 24, making the first record. 4. What is Ndibonisiwe and Isizathu about? Let’s start with Ndibonisiwe. What I was trying to communicate was that, sometimes you can be in a situation that is not good and the song is about escaping and running away. When you see that things are not working out, it’s better to escape to something better or try something that works for you. It was also written about me trying...
The possibilities that Designer burgers bring
By Khumo Ntoane I’ll try anything once. This philosophy has gotten me into some trouble a few times and it’s also taken me to unbelievable places. I mean, I accidentally ate dog meat once and didn’t even flinch when I found out, because my taste buds were not reacting to my brain’s reprimanding scold. (Dog meat is a delicacy in South Korea before you start jumping and thinking I’m a terrible human being). I’m going to make a confession, I recently introduced red meat back into my diet because I had it in me that the lentils and other form of none animal protein wasn’t enough to supplement my protein intake and I was constantly fatigued for the last 6 months of being a vegetarian. The mushroom burgers have always been my favourite and I love the creativity that non meat eaters apply to their food consumption but there is nothing like having a ‘real’ burger. I went to Craft Burger, a new-ish burger joint on Sea Point main road. It’s not simply eating any commercial burger packaged for the masses. You sit down and get a piece of paper and design your own burger. This being the design capital of SA Craft Burger serves as one of chestnuts that make it such. Other than all that ladidaah daah speak, go have yourself a mouth-watering burger at a really relaxed and pleasant space. The place is intimate with a few tables. You have the option of choosing how you want your burger to be done; rare, medium rare or well done. There is also an assortment of cheeses to choose from. The whole menu gives you options because you design your own burger. The guys that work there are very friendly and you can get free wifi. I always mix and match when I go there, why have the same things when you have options? Standard burger costs R49 82 Regent Road 8005 Sea Point, Western Cape, South Africa Phone 021 439 7407 Email info@craftburgerbar.co.za Website...
First Wednesday Film Club presents “Miners Shot Down”
“MINERS SHOT DOWN” COUNTRY: South Africa DIRECTORS: Rehad Desai DURATION: 86 min AGE RESTRICTION:13 WHEN: 7th May 2014 7:30pm STUDIO 4 SYNOPSIS : In August 2012, mineworkers in one of South Africa’s biggest platinum mines began a wildcat strike for better wages. Six days later the police used live ammunition to brutally suppress the strike, killing 34 and injuring many more. Using the point of view of the Marikana miners, “Miners Shot Down” follows the strike from day one, showing the courageous but isolated fight waged by a group of low-paid workers against the combined forces of the mining company Lonmin, the ANC government and their allies in the National Union of Mineworkers. What emerges is collusion at the top, spiraling violence and the country’s first post-colonial massacre. South Africa will never be the same again. – Film courtesy of Uhuru Productions – Filmmaker in attendance FREE SCREENING , REFRESHMENTS Limited seating, come early...
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