SERIOUSLY FUNNY is Darren Maule’s brand new comedy show!
For a limited season only – Darren Maule will be at Mardi Gras, Carnival City, Johannesburg with his multi-media show, SERIOUSLY FUNNY from Friday 25 October until 29 November 2013. For the past nineteen years, Darren’s versatility as a mime, trained theatrical actor and stand-up comedian has made him a name which, somewhere along the line, we remember. He was “that” guy on Survivor SA Santa Carolina or perhaps you remember his great repartee with co-host Pabi Moloi on PlayTV, his sharp cutting wit on “Out the Box” and “Last Say on Sunday” or maybe you remember Darren as the dark horse/comic relief in the multi-award winning “Hard Copy” TV drama series. However you remember him, SERIOUSLY FUNNY combines Darren’s skills as a comedian, actor and physical performer to tell the story – as only Darren can – of all his ups and downs, highs and lows, for better or for worse and to show that there is always, always space for comedy in life. Darren uses his story-telling ability to demonstrate how absolutely anything can be funny. For the first time he will tell of his sometimes sordid, certainly colourful and definitely not boring life. He takes you through the burgeoning days of comedy when stand-up comics really were the rock stars of the entertainment industry and when nobody behaved more like a rock star than Darren Maule! He survived his lifestyle of sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll and has emerged stronger, better and funnier and he just keeps achieving. Darren relocated to Durban two years ago and has continued growing as a performer and can now boast an even larger following… as a breakfast radio show host. To this day people stop Darren and ask if he is the guy from “White Wedding”. Quite an accolade really seeing as he only had 2 minutes of screen time. He also had a cameo appearance in “District 9” which nobody will remember – his scene was cut! It is brave. It is funny. It is his story told for the first time by him. SERIOUSLY FUNNY is Darren Maule’s multi-media comedy show and is an experience for the whole family. Tickets are R100.00 each and available at the door of Mardi Gras, Carnival City on the night of each performance. Box Office opens at 18h00 before each performance. Performance schedule: ·Friday 25 October 2013 @ 20h00 – Media Review night. ·Friday 1 November 2013 @ 20h00 ·Friday 15 November 2013 @ 20h00 ·Friday 29 November 2013 @...
NIROX Foundation presents Chefs in Residence.
Here’s your chance to dine and drink with friends and family at NIROX. Introducing the inaugural Chef in Residence with renowned chefs. See details below. For more info please visit http://www.niroxchefs.com/ FOR RESERVATIONS AND ENQUIRIES: E: niroxfoundation@gmail.com or...
Introducing The First Official Beats By Dre Party “In The City”
The first official Beats By Dr Dre Party will be held in Johannesburg on the 12th of October 2013 at Shikisha, Newtown. Expect top names and explosive beats from artists such as Warras, Sol Phenduka, Thea Lazarusman, Clive Bean and Jerah, as well as a live performance by Pam M. “With Beats, people are going to hear what the artists hear, and listen to the music the way they should: the way I do.” – Dr. Dre Formerly known as Horror Café, Shikisha in Newtown is the perfect place for this extraordinary event in the heart of Johannesburg. The location is superior, lying right next door to the legendary Turbine Hall (the setting of many premier events during Johannesburg Fashion Week). One of the many big talents to be showcased at The Beats in the City includes Warrick ‘Warras’ Stock a.k.a the Shady Lurker. Born in Durban, he attended primary school there while staying with his grandmother. He then moved to Johannesburg as a teenager and quickly adapted to the fast-paced environment. Warras has become one of themost popular music personalities around. Former Yfm Programming Manager Vukile Zondi gave him an opportunity to become a jock in 2007. Starting as a DJ with a new line-up in April 2008, Warras continued to grow ever since. As a reputable DJ and host of Live AMP, this young go-getter is poised to take on the industry. Solomzi Phenduka, also known as Sol Phenduka is a man of many talents, but the one that has grabbed the South African crowds is his music. Sol Phenduka has been making music for close to a decade. Even without anysingles released, the popular YFM breakfast radio jock has created a buzz – getting people talking and dancing to his music. His brand of house music is a verysoulful African sound with influences of Afrobeat and Nujazz. With house music being a very popular genre in South Africa, Sol has always strived to set himself apart and take the road less travelled when approaching his music. Thea Lazarusman is a young poet from Johannesburg, spending years performing in some of the city’s supreme poetry events and venues. He then decided to chase his love for electronic dance music. His 2009 release with Diynamic mainstay Martin Stimming turned out to be a very prosperous debut. The track ‘Funk With Me’ was followed by ‘Change’, and since then Thea Lazarusman has not looked back. He tries to bring a level of seclusion and warmth, offering personal and life experiences that everyone can relate to through his music. Rarely writing down any of his own lyrics, he thrives on free-styling...
WIN TICKETS: The 2013 Galencia Property “Equestrian” South African Derby.
Get ready for the ultimate title in South African Showjumping. The 2013 Equestrian riders competition is on brought to you by Galencia Property South Africa. The most anticipated event on the equestrian calendar, the Galencia Property South African Derby 2013 is taking place from the 2nd to the 6th of October at the Kyalami Equestrian Park in Johannesburg. The country’s top show jumpers will compete over a treacherous course, testing both rider and horse in an attempt to make it through to the nail-biting final on the Sunday witnessed by an expected 5000 to 6000 spectators. Mr Cheng Cheng (CEO of Galencia Property Developments) says, “Equestrian sport has evolved to be more than just a noble event, but rather a symbol of aristocratic demeanor that is represented by ideals of fair competition. It has become the epitome of fashionable sport and an emblem of a high-end brand logo. Attributable to our efforts and experiences, Galencia Property always strives to globally develop the best value property with the team spirit of optimism, diligence and professionalism to deliver an elegant and dependable product. We as the official sponsor of the Galencia Property South African Derby, share the same values that are symbolized by this gallant sport, and hope to encourage a wider range of people to embrace it and subsequently uphold the noble sportsmanship.” Entrance is free from Wednesday to Friday for the preliminary rounds and qualifiers, but the real action takes place on the weekend when families and friends descend on the grounds to take in the food, wine, entertainment and sport with Sunday remaining the pinnacle. The theme for this year is “Gatsby Glitz” with plenty of fashion, good food and faire. Food stalls are available throughout week and other entertainment over the weekend includes a children’s area, beer garden and shopping village and a VIP area for members in the newly renovated KEP Club House. The VIP Marquee tent for 600 guests is also a great cause for excitement. Great food and wine will be the order of the day. The Famous SA Derby after party will also be hosted in the marquees with top class acts such Pascal & Pearce and DJ Fresh entertaining the bold and the brave whose day doesn’t end when the winner is crowned. Tickets for the after party will be offered to the public at large too. 2012 South African Derby winner, Nicole Horwood says she is excited for the 2013 Derby. “I’m very excited that it’s Derby time again. I really enjoy the fitness and training work that goes into preparing for the Derby. It’s so different to our normal everyday routine and I enjoy training over the various unique obstacles. With new sponsors on board...
THE FUTURE OF STAND-UP COMEDY IS COMING: CCA SHOWCASE – 12 OCTOBER 2013
Sifiso Nene, Mpho Popps and Schalk Bezuidenhout live and hilarious. After the electrifying CCA Show held in August to rave reviews – The Comic’s Choice Awards team are thrilled to present “Showcase” 2013 which takes place at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino, Gauteng at 8 pm on Saturday, 12 October 2013. “The Future of Stand-Up Comedy” is how the show is described as selected nominees and winners of two categories – the Savanna Newcomer Award and the The BlackBerry® Breakthrough – take the stage and bring down the house in a signature CCA-quality show. Exploding onto the South African comedy scene are Schalk Bezuidenhout, winner of this year’s Savanna Newcomer Award and the three nominees in his category: Kagiso Mokgadi, Loyiso Madinga and Eureka Nkese. From the BlackBerry® Breakthrough Act Award category, you’ll be clutching your belly in laughter with outstanding comedy from this year’s winner Mpho Popps Modikoane, and the nominees in his category Jason Goliath and 2011 award winner Deep Fried Man. Donovan Goliath is the one nominee that is regrettably not in the country for the event. Also performing at the CCA Showcase 2013 is Savanna Audience Choice Award winner, Sifiso Nene,who has become a hot favourite across the comedy landscape of South Africa. Tickets at Computicket from R120. The 3rd Annual South African Comic’s Choice Awards™ is supported by The Times, Savanna, BlackBerry®, Mzansi Magic and Kaya FM. Event Information: Event Info: www.comicschoice.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/sa.comics.choice.awards Twitter:...
BIG SEAN LIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA.
B.I.G Sean is performing in South Africa February 1st 2014. Get ready to sweap the floor. Details after the jump. Hip-hop megastar, Big Sean, makes his first South African stage appearance on 1 February next year, brought to you by Axe, and in association with Channel O. This exclusive and once-off event will take place at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg on Saturday 1 February 2014. A tremendous feat for Axe, it is guaranteed to be a phenomenal gathering of hip-hop fans from across South Africa to witness the spectacle that is Big Sean. AXE is exceptionally proud to be bringing in Big Sean as part of their debut foray into the music and lifestyle scene. “Music is an integral part of an AXE Man’s life, and through bringing out international artists, starting with Big Sean, we have the opportunity to create some once-in-a-lifetime experiences for our users” said AXE Brand Manager Vincent Viviers. Big Sean’s first visit to SA and Africa follows hot on the heels of the star’s second studio album, Hall of Fame, selling an impressive 72 000 copies in its first week of release in August. The artist’s career has exploded in the two years since his debut album, Finally Famous: The Mixtape, in 2011. After record first-week sales and raving reviews in Rolling Stone and just about everywhere else, it also spun off crossover hits with, among others, West and Roscoe Dash, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj. GQ Mag’s ‘Hottest Rookie’ of 2012 now has a Facebook following pushing 3 million, close to 4 million twitter followers and no less than 46 million YouTube views worldwide. The MC from Detroit, Michigan, has come a long way since free styling for Kanye West in 2005. Rapping since his pre-teens, Sean Anderson won an MC contest at a local hip-hop radio station, earning a spot to rap live on-air every Friday night for nearly a year. It was here that he made a lifetime contact in West who agreed to hear his freestyle. Following a mentorship from West, Sean signed with G.O.O.D. Music in 2007, and Def Jam in 2008. Most recent accolades are double Grammy nominations for Mercy, his collaboration with West, his mentor, and which also featured label mate Pusha T and 2 Chainz. Big Sean is currently touring the USA and Canada, with concerts and appearances scheduled in Miami, Atlanta, Toronto, Montreal and elsewhere during October. G&G Productions, the company behind the successful Sensation ‘Innerspace’, NYE Live City Link Up and Space Ibiza South Africa, will be the team behind the production of Big Sean’s performance in South Africa. About the tour venues and dates: Big...
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