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The Yale Spizzwinks (?) FREE concert in De Waal Park on 27 May 2012
From Martin Myers
From the opposite side of the Atlantic Ocean to the shores of Cape Town comes a group of acappella singers that personifies talent and encapsulates outstanding entertainment – the Yale Spizzwinks (?).
The group came into existence in 1914 at Yale University and the torch has been passed down the generations of gifted performers to its current 18 members. The group incorporates an array of musical genres in their performances, including jazz, pop and rock ‘n’ roll.
The Spizzwinks (?) have won over fans including the likes of Magic Johnson, Henry Kissinger, Kelsey Grammer, former Governor George Pataki, Senator John Kerry, and Fred Savage. Furthermore, the group is enjoyed by audiences at ESPN, Disney World, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Carnegie Hall, the Honda Centre, Severance Hall and even the White House.
They have carried out shows in Asia, South America, Africa, Europe, the United States and New Zealand; and now South Africa will once again have the honour of their visit.
The Yale Spizzwinks (?)
The Winchester Mansions will generously host the Spizzwinks (?) during the Cape Town leg of their South African tour.
Thanks to the support and sponsorship that the Spizzwinks (?) have received from schools, the group’s alumni board, and hotels like Winchester Mansions, they are able to perform at various venues in South Africa. Johannesburg and Pretoria will see the group at Beaulieu College, St. Peter’s College, Cornwall Hill College, Grayston Preparatory School and the African Leadership Academy. The group is also going to perform at the Ubuntu Fund in Port Elizabeth.
More information on the Yale Spizzwinks (?) can be obtained at www.spizzwinks.com.
For further details regarding the group’s performances, please see the following itinerary.
27 May 2012 at 11am – 2pm:
The Spizzwinks (?) will perform at Winchester Mansions’ weekly Sunday Jazz Brunch.
27 May 2012 at 3pm – 4.30pm: FREE PERFORMANCE
An outdoor performance by the Spizzwinks (?) can be enjoyed in De Waal Park.
28 May 2012 at 9am:
The Spizzwinks (?) will be seen at Learn to Live during the morning assembly.
29 May 2012 at 7pm – 8pm:
Dinner and performance by the Spizzwinks (?) will be held at Winchester Mansions.
Bookings contact: call 021 434 2351 or email banqueting
Please note that the official spelling of Spizzwinks includes the (?).
For more info please contact
Martin Myers
martin@martinmyers.co.za
And the Winners are …. | The 18th Annual MTN South African Music Awards
SAMA 18
Monday Night Awards – Live Broadcast – 30 April 2012
The Winners Are:
Best Alternative Album
The Dirty Skirts for Lost In The Fall
Best Kiddies Album
Wendy Oldfield for Singalong Kidz Volume 2
Best Smooth Urban Music Album
Zahara for Loliwe
Best Contemporary Faith Music Album
The Plain Truth – We Are The Shining Ones
Best Classical and Instrumental Album
CH2 for Ping
Best Collaboration
Zahara featuring Georgy for Incwad’Encane
Best Jazz Album
Jimmy Dludlu for Tonota
Best Pop Album
Lloyd Cele for One
Best African Adult Album
Zonke for Ina Ethe
Best Rock Album
Shadowclub for Guns and Money
Best Traditional Music Album
Soul Brothers for Amaphutha
Best Traditional Faith Music Album
Solly Mahlangu for Mwamba Mwamba
Best Street Urban Music Album
AKA for Altar Ego
Best Sokkie Dans Album
Snotkop for Ek Laaik Van Jol
Best Adult Contemporary Album
Elvis Blue for Elvis Blue (2CD Special Edition)
Best Maskandi Album
Thokozani Langa for I-Protection Order
Best Kwaito Album
Big Nuz for Pound for Pound
Best Dance Album
Mi Casa for Mi Casa Music
Special Award: Best Selling Album
Loliwe by Zahara
Special Award: MTN Best Selling Mobile Music Download
Facebook by DJ Cleo
Newcomer of the Year
Zahara for Loliwe
Duo/Group of the Year
Mi Casa for Mi Casa Music
Male Artist of the Year
AKA for Altar Ego
Female Artist of the Year
Zahara for Loliwe
MTN Record of the Year
Mi Casa for These Streets
Album of the Year
Loliwe by Zahara
Cape Town Small Business Websites
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My new business, Cape Town Small Business Websites, now has a Search Engine Optimized, Mobile-Friendly website with a blog section and a Contact Form.
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SAMA 18: Sunday Night Awards – 29 April 2012
SAMA 18
The Winners Are:
Best Producer
Dan Roberts – Six Winters by Laurie Levine
Best Engineer
Johan van der Colff – Loliwe by Zahara
Best Video of the Year
Ryan Peimer – It’s Magic by The Parlotones
Best Live DVD
Simphiwe Dana – An Evening with Simphiwe Dana (Live in Concert)
Remix of the Year
DJ Sbu – Lengoma featuring Zahara
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Ray Phiri and Vusi Mahlasela
Best Selling True-Tone Download of the Year
Facebook by DJ Cleo
Best Selling Ring-Back-Tone of the Year
Facebook by DJ Cleo
Best Selling Full-Track Download of the Year
Loliwe by Zahara
SAMPRA Most Played Song on South African Radio in 2011
Alone by Liquideep
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These are not the fans you looking for
Over the last while I have noticed the following type of marketing approach:
“If you are bored, please listen to our radio show”
“If you have nothing else to do, please come to our concert / gig / show”
“If you have some spare time, could you please …?”
Are these really the people you want as your fans?
People that are bored and have nothing else to do.
Time to set your sights a little bit higher.
If you don’t believe that what you do is important, then why should anybody else.
Create an experience that is unmissable, and people will find the time, whether it is spare or not, and not only because they have absolutely nothing better to do.
Angels Of Rock at Carnival City, 12 May 2012
ANGELS OF ROCK
On May 12, 2012, the hottest female acts in South African music are joining forces for one of the biggest events of the year. Presented by Carnival City, ANGELS OF ROCK promises to be a grand, spectacular extravaganza that will turn the Big Top Arena into a rock ‘n’ roll fortress for one night only!
Expanding and building on the success of the three previous ANGELS OF ROCK shows, this year’s edition will be bigger and better than ever before, as the best female musicians in the land, including the most talented upcoming performers, strut their stuff on the glittered stage. Mixing elegance with undeniable flair and charisma, the all-star line-up for ANGELS OF ROCK will feature: electro-pop-rock darlings Aneva; melodic rockers Only When It Rains; the recently reunited Holly and the Woods; the critically acclaimed songstress Louise Carver; gritty rock ‘n’ roll revivalists Cortina Whiplash; quirky pop duo The Arrows; the evergreen SA music legend Karen Zoid; and the Tamara Dey-fronted “funkasaurus” known as Flash Republic.
ANGELS OF ROCK will take place at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City, Johannesburg, on May 12, 2012. Doors open at 4pm.
Computicket link for ticket sales
Rhythm Music Store
Falling Mirror Live at Alma Cafe on 31st March
Sat 31st March – South Africa’s legendary band, Falling Mirror perform at The Alma Cafe. We all remember their iconic and unforgettable “Johnny Calls the Chemist” but with an original repertoire of over 100 songs, you are in for an evening of truly quirky, fascinating and powerful songs. The evening of original music is also interspersed with storied, anecdotes and songs from other musicians who inspired and influenced the band. Book earliest to secure your seat.
“Thru The Mirror”
“A nostalgic trip down memory lane…. the story behind the influences that wrote the songs.”
Alan Faull…guitar and backing vocals
Nielen Marais …vocals
Tim Faull …Drums
Selwyn Schneider…Bass
Alma Cafe Rosebank
Saturday 31st March 7pm for 7.30pm.
Bookings on 021 685 7377.
R130 including 1 course meal
Fully licensed R20 corkage.
Please specify dietary requirements upon placing your booking Desserts and drinks optional extras Fully licensed NO PLASTIC, cash only
http://facebook.com/fallingmirror
MEET THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE
THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE
With the recent accolades of THE ARTIST, the attention has been directed at the magic of the silent film again.
Since 2005 THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE has been resurrecting classic silent Horror films by creating brand new soundtracks for them and performing it live to the screen.
THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE is the brainchild of Paul Blom and Sonja Ruppersberg of the Cape Town based Industrial-Metal band TERMINATRYX – www.TERMINATRYX.com
They are also the creators and festival-directors of the annual South African HORRORFEST Film Festival every Halloween season – www.HORRORFEST.info
Since its inception in 2005, in addition to a wide range of movies and a literary feature, they incorporated the unique highlight of screening a classic silent Horror movie and performing a brand new, original soundtrack live to the screen, created by TERMINATRYX and various talented friends. In addition to Paul and Sonja, these musicians include Simon “Fuzzy” Ratcliffe (LARK, 1931 RAYGUN), Sean Ou Tim (MR. SAKITUMI, MAX NORMAL, LARK), and violin virtuoso Matthijs Van Dijk (UCT graduate & SAMRO bursary winner).
Sometimes additional musical guests are incorporated, which have included Max Starke, Lara Block, Francois Breytenbach Blom & others.
MAKABRA ENSEMBLE soundtracks across the last 8 years (performed at the S.A. HORRORFEST, OPPI KOPPI MUSIC FESTIVAL and SOUND & MOTION WHITE ROOM SESSIONS) have included vivid historical movies like:
Nosferatu (Germany, 1922)
The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (Germany, 1920)
Häxan (Sweden, 1922)
Maciste In Hell (Italy, 1925)
The Phantom Of The Opera (USA, 1925)
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (USA, 1920)
For 2012 there are two silent classics lined-up for new MAKABRA ENSEMBLE soundtracks, but these are still under wraps – check the web site for updates: www.terminatryx.com/makabra
The blend of the vast musical influences and abilities of these collaborators result in the creation of a unique, passionate and awe-inspiring soundtrack, breathing new life into these cinematic milestones.
Instruments utilized for these performances include everything from electric guitar, bass, and violin, to voice, programming, samples, various wind instruments, keyboards, soundFX, live drums, percussion, the theremin, samples & more, resulting in a mesmerizing and unforgettable audio-visual experience.
All of these classics with their new MAKABRA ENSEMBLE soundtracks are set for DVD release, with “Terminatryx / Nosferatu” already available on DVD, feat. the full movie with its new soundtrack, recorded live at its premiere, plus many extras (incl. the dark short film “imPERFECTION”, Makabra Ensemble live performance extracts, Terminatryx features, music videos and photo galleries).
On-line DVD orders at www.OneWorld.co.za
For all MAKABARA ENSEMBLE info, visit the official web space at: www.TERMINATRYX.com/makabra
To book THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE, contact Paul Blom at: info
For the annual HORRORFEST Film Festival, head to: www.HORRORFEST.info
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UCT RAG PRESENTS: BIG BASH 2012 – THE TAKEOVER
UCT RAG Presents: Big Bash 2012 =====> The Takeover
This year on 10 February 2012 UCT RAG hosts, not only, the last event of Orientation Week, but the biggest party experience of the entire week. It is a collection of an iconic venue in Cape Town and the most talented and most renowned musical acts in the country that makes UCT students come alive and come together for this once in a lifetime partying experience.
This year Big Bash will be hosted at the Grand Parade in the Cape Town CBD which holds 5000 people. The star studded DJ line up includes: Niskerone (Cape Town’s king of Dub step), SPHEctacula (Metro FMs host of the Pre Party), Leo Large featuring Fritzz the Cat, AKA (four time SAMA award winning artist), Kent (House DJ and Producer) and Oskido. This line up ensures that Big Bash will be one of the best experiences that one could have in Cape Town.
The event runs from 18:00 until 00:00. Transport will be provided – Buses start to leave UCT lower campus at from 17:30 until 21:00 and will start to return from the Grand Parade at 23:00 until 01:00. This is to ensure that our attendees get home safely.
5000 people. One Venue. One unified party experience
Big Bash 2012: The Takeover.
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Goal: appear at number one spot of Google Organic Search Results for “Google Adwords Consultant Cape Town”.
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Up the Creek Music Festival 3 – 5 February 2012
Up the Creek Music Festival, Breederiver, Swellendam – 3 – 5 February 2012.
With the silly season on our doorsteps and so much to look forward to we thought we’d just remind you to diarise your favourite festival. It is almost time for you to pack those bags and head back to the banks of the Breede River for a weekend of frolicking, fun and festivities.Yes Up the Creek Music Festival is now officially around the corner, the dates for 2012 have been set. From the 3rd to the 5th of February we urge you to leave the hustle and bustle of your regular routines for the serene surroundings of the riverbank, magical muso’s and the faces of your favourite people.
The line up for Up the Creek 2012 is nothing short of phenomenal and we are happy to let you know that the following bands and artists have been contracted for the weekend:
Kongos,aKing, Akkedis, Black Cat Bones, Blues Broers, Cameron Bruce, City Bowl Mizers, Fox Comet, The Great Apes, Holiday Murray, Hot Water, Karen Zoid, Louwtjie Rothman, Machineri, No One’s Arc, Piet Botha, Taxi Violence, Wrestlerish, Jeremy Loops, Luna Paige, Shadowclub, Sterling EQ, Andra, Peachy Keen, AC/DC Tribute, Southern Gypsey Queen.
In typical Up the Creek tradition we will be running the main stage, the MK river stage and the all-night-long BOS Breede River bar stage once again.
Thursday night special early show:
In 2011 we decided to give the die hard creekers a chance to enjoy a sneak preveiw of the weekend with an intimate show on the Thursday night. This year we are bringing back the iniative, Thursday the 2nd the doors will open at 16h00 for the first 400 music lovers.
Gates open at 16h00 on Thursday, see ticket prices for details of Thursday – Sunday passes.
FLOAT YOUR BOAT…..
Lobster lilos, Indian canoes, floating bars and human tube chains are making a comeback in 2012. Following the splashing, singing, howling success of last year’s float competition, the benchmark has been set. So put your creativity to the test and we’ll be giving away some awesome prizes for a variety of creative floats this year. Bos Iceb Tea are sponsoring the competition with an absolutely to- die- for winners package prize.
Participants are encouraged to think outside of their beach gear boxes in order to stand a chance to win these incredible prizes.
At this stage, categories include anything from the best design and most floatable contraption to the most luxurious device on the Breede River.
General:
In 2012, we will bring you the same of what worked last year and more: More food vendors to get you through the days in style, including coffee maestros that can deliver your caffeine to your tent-step, more stalls and more bars throughout the festival. Once again, there will be dedicated life-guards to ensure maximum safety.
“The winner takes it all”
For those of you who buy your tickets before the first of January 2012, thank you for attempting to win our biggest give-away! One winner will walk away with a grand weekend prize consisting of:
- 2 tickets for Up the Creek Fest from 3 – 5 Feb.
- Acommodation in a chalet for the weekend.
- R1000.00 spending money.
- The refund of your original ticket purchase.
- The winner will be announced on 10 January 2012 on facebook.
Facebook:
LIKE’ our facebook fan page and be entered into a lucky draw to win tickets to Up the Creek 2012. The lucky winner stands to win 2 free tickets to Up The Creek 2012 and the draw takes place on 30 November and the winner will be announced on facebook.
SMS and win tickets.
sms CREEK to 33782 and fill out our short survey to stand a chance to WIN tickets to UTC 2012.
SMS’ @ R1.50 Free SMS’ dont apply T&C’s apply.
The winner will be announced 15th December 2012.
Ticket prices:
Tickets are available from www.ticketbreak.co.zaor directly from our facebook page.
FESTIVAL WEEKEND TICKETS:
| Type | Presales | At the Gate |
| Thursday 4pm – Sunday 4 pm | R575.00 | R620.00 |
| Friday 4pm – Sunday 4pm: | R475.00 | R525.00 |
| Saturday and Sunday: | R375.00 | R425.00 |
| Day pass – Sunday: | R150.00 | R150.00 |
* Please note that day tickets for Friday and Saturday are not available.
* Children 13 and younger enter for free, children 14 years and older pay full price.
What to bring to Up the Creek:
Bring: Your ticket, ID Book, tent, mattresses, camping chairs, torches, sleeping bag, duvet, sun block, insect repellent, toilet paper, camera, cap or hat, something warm, towel, pillow, headache pills, money, sunglasses, condoms, swimming kit, anything that floats – lilo, paddle, boat – and lastly, your buddies
If you don’t want to pitch your tent, just pitch up for your pre-booked tented accommodation. Check out the TICKETS PAGE on www.upthecreek.co.zafor the different camping options available.
Up the Creek 2012 promises to be yet again one of the highlights on the Festival Calendar in the Western Cape.
Gates open on Friday 3 February 16h00 for those of you who are not joining us for the Thursday evening.
Facebook Address: http://www.facebook.com/UpTheCreek.MusicFestival
Twitter address: Upthe_Creek
Website: www.upthecreek.co.za
General queries: info
Red Hot Events and Up the Creek would like to thank the sponsors for UTC 2012: MK, BOS Ice Tea and Converse.
Liny Kruger
Palila Publicity
021 556 1726
082 464 1926
Twitter: @Liny_Kruger
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panoramic up the creek
Table Mountain Blues Summit: Final Countdown
Final Countdown to Blues Summit 2011
Well Guys and Gals …it’s been a tough year for alot of people….
But for the price of a ‘R180 ticket’ we can put it all behind us for 11 hours on Saturday and forget our worries and woes
and get into the spirit of one of the Biggest, Bluesiest and Grooviest Festivals in the country….
www.bluesfest.co.za ……..
The Band Menu and Prices:
12 45 to 1 15 Wayne Pauli
1 25 to 2 SpaceMan
2 15 to 3 Raoul and Black Friday
3 15 to 4 Dave Ferguson
4 15 to 5 Natasha Meister
5 15 to 6 Gerald Clark Band
6 15 to 7 05 Richard Pryor’s ‘Pebbleman’
(Fender Guitar Giveaway)
7 20 to 8 15 Blues Broers and Albert Frost
8 30 to 9 30 Boulevard Blues
9 45 to 10 45 Dan Patlansky
11 to 11 45 Black Cat Bone
Book now …
Direct Link: Computicket or 083 9158000
Remember only computickets are eligible for the Fender Guitar lucky draw which will take place at about 7pm on the day.
Band Merchandise will be on sale including Blues Summit 2011 T-shirts…. so bring some change.
NB: Bring plenty of clothing because Bloemendal can get cold especially at night
- 11 of the greatest and most exciting blues/rock bands that South Africa has to offer
- State of the art outdoor festival sound rig of 30 000watts
- Huge LED backdrop TV screen of 25 square metres
- Fantastic light show and LED’s
- We have the obligatory Fender guitar giveaway… yes you could win a Fender guitar and plenty of smaller prizes
- Massive stage with moving lights and 2 projector screens
- Plenty of food and refreshments, a full food menu and plenty of outside bars
- Plenty of men and women’s toilets
- Lots of free off street parking
- Huge marquee supplied
- Beautiful rolling lawns on this charming farm where you can relax and watch your favourite bands
- Kids under 11 are free
How do I get there?
| GPS Coordinates | Decimal | Decimal | Deg Min & Sec | Deg & Decimal Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude | -33.8386° | S 33.8386° | S 33° 50′ 18.96″ | -33° 50.316′ |
| Longitude | 18.5993° | E 18.5993° | E 18° 35′ 57.48″ | 18° 35.958′ |
Address Phone 021 9762682
Tygerbergvalley Road
Durbanville
Western Cape
South Africa
Die US Woordfees WOW Kerskonsert 2011
| WOW Kerskonsert: piekniek op Neethlingshof27 November 2011 | 18:30 | Neethlingshof, Stellenbosch
Die US Woordfees bied vanjaar vir die tweede keer ʼn opwindende Kerskonsert aan ten bate van die fees se leesbevorderingsprojek, Woorde Open Wêrelde (WOW). Dié geleentheid vind op 27 November om 19:00 plaas op die wynplaas Neethlingshof buite Stellenbosch. Niël Rademan, die gewilde sanger en kabaretmeester, is die samesteller van die program waarin Jak de Priester, Minette du Toit-Pearce, Nedine Blom, Simangele Mashazi, Andrea Winckler en Riaan Grobler gewilde Kersliedere sing. Riaan Grobler maak musiek saam met Eersterivier Suid se VGK Kerkkoor en die Kaapstadse Stadsballet sorg vir danspassies wat die gehoor sal meevoer. Die gewilde blonde komediant, Dowwe Dolla, kom vertel haar eie Kersverhaal. Haar teenwoordigheid sal ongetwyfeld sorg dat toeskouers ʼn vrolike Kersfees tegemoet gaan. By vanjaar se Kerskonsert is Vicky Davis en Niël Rademan die aanbieders, terwyl Camillo Lombard sorg vir die musiekregie. Die konsert beloof om net so gewild te wees soos die eerste WOW Kerskonsert wat in 2010 vroeg reeds uitverkoop was. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Computicket vanaf 9 November teen R100 per persoon. Skoliere- en studentekaartjies sal teen R50 by die konsert beskikbaar wees. Die WOW Kerskonsert begin om 18:30, maar die publiek is welkom om reeds vanaf 16:00 te kom uitspan. ʼn Heerlike piekniekmandjie vir twee met ʼn bottel Neethlingshof-wyn ingesluit, kan teen R300 deur Computicket bespreek word. Kosstalletjies van Neethlingshof se plaaspersoneel kan ook ondersteun word. Verder is ʼn kontantkroeg beskikbaar. Konsertgangers word aangemoedig om kampstoele en komberse saam te bring. Andersins kan stoel op die terrein gehuur word. Om seker te maak van ʼn plek by vanjaar se Kerskonsert, word belangstellendes aangemoedig om besprekings so gou moontlik te doen. |
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OK you’ve got a website, so now what?
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Having a website to promote your brand and business is very important, but if nobody sees it then it is not much use.
It is like having a billboard next to a gravel road in the middle of nowhere.
As much as we might like to think otherwise, the world is not looking for you specifically. If they were, they could just type your web address i.e. briancurrin.com directly into the address bar of their favourite browser and up would pop your website.
What people are looking for is solutions to their problems, and if your website offers the right solution, then it needs to appear on the first page of search results.
Assuming that your website is already search optimized (though many aren’t) here are a few ideas on how to drive traffic to your website.
Facebook Brand Pages
Creating a Facebook Brand Page is essential now. These pages work very well for big corporates, but are also proving highly effective for small businesses. A Facebook Page is another portal to your website and when you post comments and status updates on your wall you can include links to your website.
http://facebook.briancurrin.com
Paper.li
This portal allows you to create your own online newspaper aggregating information from the Twitter, Blog, RSS and Facebook sources that you choose. Paper.li automatically produces daily news, which means every day there is at least one new quality link to your website.
http://paper.li/briancurrin
Google Adwords
Over 90% of searches done on the internet use the Google search engine. Adverts appear above and on the right-hand side of search results which try and match what it is you are searching for.
Google Adwords provides a very effective pay-per-click method of driving traffic to a website, and they also supply extensive analytic information to help with the adjusting and tweaking of this online advertising medium.
Are you using any of these tools and platforms to help grow your business?
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Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival
The Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival
Saturday 10 December at CTICC, Cape Town
Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival
18 Top South African artists: Ard Matthews, Steve Newman, Farryl Purkiss, Rory Eliot, Brian Finch, Guy Buttery, Christine Weir and Julie Blundell, Janie Bay, Gavin Minter, Louise Day, Tombstone Pete, Andrew James and Steady Tiger, John Ellis, Diesel Vanilla, Machineri, Gary Thomas, Natasha Meister, Jack Mantis.
Real Wired Music, the creators of Vintage Sundays and the Cape Town for Haiti Concert, brings you another extraordinary live music experience. Together with Sedgwick’s Old Brown Sherry and Marshall Music, the Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival will bring together 18 top South African artists of this genre in a sophisticated, concert-style setting. The line up sees a mix of great acoustic guitarists like Steve Newman, Gary Thomas and Guy Buttery with singer/songwriter stalwarts like Farryl Purkiss, Rory Eliot, Ard Matthews and Brian Finch. The look and feel of the festival will be in the style of a 70s Folk concert –all artists will perform solo or duo sets completely acoustically. Performances will be stripped down to the essence of the songs – guitar and voice.
Add to all this some blues sounds from Natasha Meister, Andrew James and Machineri, and some folk/pop by Janie Bay and Louise Day, and the evening is set to be an experience of the finest musical storytelling from the personal journeys of some of South Africa’s best songwriters and musicians.
The festival will consist of three sets with two half-hour breaks in between. There will be a cash bar and food stalls in the CTICC foyer.
Tickets:
Tickets are R180-00 on www.webtickets.co.za or R200-00 at the door. The first 300 seats booked will receive a gift bag courtesy of Sedgwick’s Old Brown Sherry.
http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=4094160
R5 of every ticket sold will be donated to the SPCA, Western Cape.
The Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival would also like to contribute to a feel-good holiday season for all. We will have toy bins set up in the foyer for you to bring your donation of a fluffy toy. The toys will be delivered to the children at Baby Watoto Cape Town, as well as two other local children’s homes before Christmas.
Marshall Music – Home of the Acoustic Guitar
Win a Tanglewood guitar courtesy of Marshall Music, as well as a chance to be the opening act at the Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival!
For more information, visit www.marshallmusic.co.za or www.facebook.com/marshallcape.
Sedgwick’s Old Brown Sherry
Sedgwick’s Old Brown Sherry was launched in 1916, making it South Africa’s first and original old brown sherry. The vintage status and its connection with great original music is what this festival is all about!
The first 300 seats booked on www.webtickets.co.za will receive a gift bag courtesy of Sedgwick’s Old Brown Sherry.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/sedgwicksoldbrown.
Website
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cape-Town-Folk-n-Acoustic-Music-Festival/113231878787427
@CTFolkFest
Cape Town Folk ‘n Acoustic Music Festival
Tickets flying fast for Johannesburg and Cape Town Heineken® Symphonic Rocks 2011 events.
Tickets to the second iteration of Symphonic Rocks, which this year boasts performances in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, are in high demand.This should see artists such as Zebra and Giraffe, Crash Car Burn, Arno Carstens, Loyiso, Tumi and the Volume and MACSTANLEY performing with the support of a full symphony orchestra to capacity crowds at Grand West Arena West Casino in Cape Town and The Big Top Arena at Carnival City in Johannesburg.Presented by Heineken® in association with 5FM, this year’s line-up will feature a mixture of some of South Africa’s most popular artists representing a variety of genres including R&B, Rock and Pop. Additional performers include 2010 bestselling twin brothers Locnville and Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground for the Johannesburg event.According to Andy Mac, who is also the frontman for well-known Pop/Rock Cape Town outfit MACSTANLEY (formerly Flat Stanley), organisation running up to the event has been going smoothly and early ticket sales suggest that Heineken® Symphonic Rocks 2011 is set to build upon the success of Symphonic Rocks 2010.
“We are incredibly pleased with how the public has reacted to Symphonic Rocks this time around. Although announcing a Johannesburg date for 2011 was a risk, it was something we felt was necessary judging from the event reception in Cape Town last year. Fortunately, the reception has been great so far and we’re really looking forward to both events.”
Mac added that the orchestral arrangements and logistics behind the event are also going according to plan.
“Thus far we have completed full orchestral arrangements for eight of the nine artists performing at this year’s Heineken Symphonic Rocks event and they are sounding fantastic. All venue technical drawings have been completed and our team of experts are currently working on the hundreds of audio channel layouts, lighting plots and AV content required when delivering a performance of this magnitude.”
“At this moment we are co-ordinating the final aspects behind the production schedule such as artist and orchestra rehearsal and travel schedules. With over 100 performers and crew needing to be flown around the country, accommodated and transported to and from the venues it’s a monumental task, but we’re confident that everything will run according to plan.”
With regards to sales, Mac added that “tickets are selling really well – our advice is not to put off your purchase until the last minute to avoid disappointment”.
The unique match up of chart-topping South African artists and a full symphony orchestra, set against the backdrop of an impressive lighting arrangement with an ice cold Heineken® just an arm’s length away has all the makings of the musical highlight of the year.
· Tickets cost R225 in Cape Town and R225, R250 and R275 in Johannesburg at Computicket. Capacity at each of the venues is limited so fans are advised to book in advance.
· Go to www.symphonicrocks.co.za for more.
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Academy of Sound Engineering presents: CultureClash 2011
Background
The Academy of Sound Engineering (ASE) is South Africa’s leading sound engineering school, established in 1997. Housed at the SABC, South Africa’s broadcast hub and centre of Africa’s audio industry, the college trains over 400 new students every year. A pioneering force in the industry, the ASE team launched the first national network of sound engineering schools in the country, training over 4,000 sound engineers. Many of ASE’s graduates now hold premier posts locally and internationally.
CultureClash is the Academy’s annual celebration (organized by it’s students) which showcases its talented student. Trained to overcome the challenges of a multi-format, multi-genre event, ASE’s students are involved in every aspect of CultureClash – from mixing, recording and filming the event, to planning, and even performing! Since it’s inception in 2007, CultureClash has grown in attendance and stature, drawing some of the top entertainment acts in the country. This year’s offering features over 40 acts in total, including award winning artists like Zebra & Giraffe, Gang of Instrumentals, EvolverOne, Ashtray Electric, Voodoo Child and many more top artists.
CultureClash was created to create awareness in the audio industry of the college, it’s capabilities (and thereby to create opportunities for ASE’s students); and to create a vibrant, dynamic and challenging event to give ASE students a taste of the industry they will enter. All aspects of the Academy’s various courses in Music Production, Broadcasting, Live and Post Production are required for CultureClash; giving students a chance to show-off their skills, and learn under pressure. Proceeds from CultureClash benefit historically disadvantaged students.
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Tickets at Computicket
CultureClash Details
Date: 24 September 2011 (Heritage/Braai Day – Saturday)
Time: 12pm to 1am
Venue: Truth, Midrand, Old Pretoria Road (off Allandale)
Acts:
Zebra and Giraffe (ROCK) – SAMA/MK Award Winners
Gang of Instrumentals (AFRO HIP HOP) – SAFTA/ SAMA Award Winners
Ashtray Electric (POP) – MK Award Winners
EvolverOne (POP) – Internationally acclaimed / Multiple Top 40 hits
Voodoo Child (ROCK) – SAMA Nominated
Redwood (HIP HOP) – 4 times SA Champ / #3 World DMC Championships
Wrestlerish (POP) – SAMA/MK Nominated
Ian-Credible – Live@5 / ASE Graduate
Dance You’re On Fire (POP) – MK Award Winners
Fire Through the Window (POP) – #1 UJFM / #4 5FM
Knave (HARD ROCK) – #1 5FM / MK89 Nominated Music Video
Pestroy (HIP HOP METAL) – 12 year veterans of SA Metal
And many more (over 40 acts on 2 stages and 2 dancefloors)
Contact
George Hattingh
Marketing Executive
Academy of Sound Engineering / CultureClash
011 482 9200 / 083 652 3313
georgej@ase.co.za
