Last time a team from Cape Town visited Kings Park they left with the Currie Cup although a more pertinent argument could be that when the Sharks and Stormers last met in a Super Rugby match, the Durbanites shocked Newlands by winning a place in the 2012 final at the cost of the SA conference... Continue Reading →
Arno Carstens for De Waal Park -Sunday 3rd March from 3pm – 4.30PM -Free
During his career as the lead singer of Springbok Nude Girls and subsequently as a solo artist, Arno Carstens has released 10 studio albums (5 as the lead singer of Springbok Nude Girls, 1 as half of the Electronica project, Bhelltower and 4 as a solo artist). He has had over 20 top ten singles,... Continue Reading →
In the history of popular music, no one looms as large as Clive Davis -This is essential reading
In this star-studded autobiography, Clive Davis shares a personal, candid look into his remarkable life and the last fifty years of popular music as only a true insider can. In the history of popular music, no one looms as large as Clive Davis. His career has spanned more than forty years, and he has discovered,... Continue Reading →
Heinrich Frans album launch at Kaleidoscope Cafe on Sunday from 6pm (He sings with Jonathan Butler as well)
This is a friend of mine, Heinrich Frans, who will be performing and launching his album. Beyond the Wall Music presents 'Life-Spoken' - Live'. He will be performing original music off his debut EP, 'Life-Stories' (available on iTunes and other digital distribution platforms worldwide as of 24 February 2013) and forthcoming full-length debut album. In... Continue Reading →
The Harlem Shake Phenomenon people could be famous for nothing!
It's the ultimate in participation. It all started with rap. You didn't need training, you didn't need to know anything about music or the music business. You just lifted a track and freestyled above it. Then came reality television. Where suddenly people could be famous for nothing. Whether it be the denizens of the "Real... Continue Reading →
do my a favor Tottenham Hotspurs how do kids in the townships afford this get real R1500 A TICKET !
Do you know a boy or girl, aged 6 to 16 years, who would benefit from advanced style coaching based on the Tottenham Hotspur Academy syllabus? The Tottenham Hotspur International Player Development Programme brought to you by Investec will soon be arriving in Johannesburg and Cape Town with the aim to: Achieve multiple outcomes -... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: SIPHO ‘HOTSTIX’ MABUSE AT KIRSTENBOSCH | What’s On In Cape Town
Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse is more than just a legendary musician; he’s one of South Africa’s musical treasures and a great inspiration to many. After more than 45 years in the music industry, this 63 year old still has the commanding stage presence and vibrancy to make many younger musicians green with envy. It was a... Continue Reading →
Macstanley Official Launch – Lucid, Alive and Dreaming at QV54
Macstanley Official Launch - Lucid, Alive and Dreaming at QV54 01 March 2013 at 20:00 QV54 Cape Town, WC Macstanley's official Album Launch "Lucid, Alive & Dreaming". It feels, somehow, like coming home after an adventure. - 1 March 2013 at QV54 - No.54 Queen Victoria St, Gardens Cape Town
Q&A session at Kaleidoscope Cafe on Saturday 16th February at 10am with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse Re Music Exchange
The Q&A session at Kaleidoscope Cafe on Saturday 16th February at 10am Martin Myers, Peter Lacey, Sipho Hostix Mabuse, founder of Africa Music Trust Glen Robertson and Kaleidoscope and the reason for partnering with Music Exchange / DJ Dino Michael from ADMT (African Dance and Music Technology) and the reason for partnering with Music Exchange... Continue Reading →
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse – Interview – Muse Online
Sipho Hotstix Mabuse will play at the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert for the first time this weekend. He earned his well placed nickname, Hotstix thanks to his talents as a young drummer in his early days. Following his fifty years in the live music industry he has seen and done many things; a... Continue Reading →
Over 50 Speakers and Panelists confirmed for the 2013 Music Conference
Over 50 Speakers and Panelists confirmed for the 2013 Music Conference Music Exchange, South Africa’s 3rd Independent Music Conference that gets everyone in the music industry talking, is set to take place from 21-22 March, with an additional day confirmed for the 23 March 2013 for workshops (see list below for more details on workshops).... Continue Reading →
Quick links to CTEMF platforms its on this Week at V&A Waterfront
Quick links to CTEMF platforms http://www.ctemf.com/ http://www.facebook.com/CTEMF https://twitter.com/ctemf
What we learned from the 2013 Grammy Awards
EVERYBODY'S HIP Did you catch LL Cool J imploring viewers to tweet, to participate? Once upon a time the music industry was clueless as to tech. It specialized in following as opposed to leading. Even more, it tried to keep people in the past, fruitlessly, even suing to try and maintain an old paradigm. But... Continue Reading →