Springbok rugby legend John Smit is poised to make a spectacular return to the Shark Tank as the new CEO of The Sharks, replacing veteran administrator Brian van Zyl, who is due to retire in February 2014, but Smit could well take over from as early as July this year. While The Sharks were tight-lipped... Continue Reading →
Crusaders team to play the Force named no Dan Carter -out with injury
Head Coach Todd Blackadder has named his team to play the Force this weekend in Perth. There are four changes to the starting fifteen that played the Sharks last Friday night. Corey Flynn returns to the Number 2 jersey moving Ben Funnell to the bench. The game will mark the 250th first class game of... Continue Reading →
Johnny’s Back … SA’s legendary band Falling Mirror Live at Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge – Cape Town
Try to imagine what a cross between Bob Dylan, Jim Morrison and Rodriguez would sound like, throw in Mark Knopfler and The Stones, and you are close to the sound of Falling Mirror, South Africa’s hit band from the ’80’s. Remember the hit songs ‘Johnny Calls the Chemist’ and ‘Neutron Bop’ that topped local charts... Continue Reading →
Lefsetz Letter – Then and Now
THEN We had to drive to the record store on Tuesday to buy the new releases. NOW The new releases are available at midnight on the internet. THEN If you didn't get to the store early enough, the new release sold out. Or never came into the store to begin with. NOW Music never gets... Continue Reading →
Music Business In Africa: a Myth or Reality @Music Exchange 2013 by Yoel Kenan, the CEO of Africori
Music in Africa to experience a new golden age says Yoel Kenan, the CEO of Africori a digital music rights company focused on Africa. At this year Music Exchange 2013 held in Cape Town, Yoel Kenan, former SonyBMG Senior Vice President and MP3.com Europe CEO , outlined his vision based on the high growth in... Continue Reading →
RIHANNA DIAMONDS WORLD TOUR CONFIRMS SOUTH AFRICAN CONCERT DATES!
Worldwide superstar Rihanna - the “#1 Person On Facebook” with over 63 million fans – is bringing her DIAMONDS WORLD TOUR to South Africa this spring. World tour promoters Live Nation together with Big Concerts confirmed today that the tour which kicks off in North America this week is set to dazzle fans with concerts... Continue Reading →
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 – 6 APRIL 2013
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 - 6 APRIL 2013 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W PEAK WEEKS 1 ALICIA KEYS WHEN IT'S ALL OVER UP 1 2 1 5 2 RIHANNA feat. CHRIS BROWN NOBODY'S BUSINESS UP 1 3 1 (3) 14 3 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE feat. JAY-Z SUIT AND TIE UP 2 5 2 10 4... Continue Reading →
Peaches & Herb set to conquer Cape Town – Sat 4th May
American soul supremos Peaches & Herb will wow Cape Town early this May. The Sweethearts of Soul, as they are known, are set to perform on Saturday 4 May at GrandWest Casino outside Cape Town. Hot new concert promoter Lifestyle Events International has brought the hit makers to Cape Town for a historic, once off... Continue Reading →
Sharks to up their physicality tonight against the Crusaders
The word from the Sharks this week is that they are going to have to up their physicality tonight against the Crusaders and the retort from the New Zealanders is that they will give as good as they get. Yesterday, Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder told The Mercury that the need to win the physical battle... Continue Reading →
A good read to get you thinking re the Music business
FREQUENCY You cannot win if you do not play. (Did you catch the Steve Forbert reference?) Don't be afraid. Dip not only your toe in the water, but your whole body. Reluctance is so last century. You've got to create on a regular basis. Once a week at least, once a day is totally fine.... Continue Reading →
Todd Blackadder has named his team making four changes for Sharks Game
The Crusaders play their fourth consecutive South African side this weekend when they meet the Sharks in Durban. The Sharks are currently sitting near the top of the table having won 4 out of 5 games and have come off a bye last week so will be rested and rearing to go. The two teams... Continue Reading →
MOVERS & SHAKERS The show that will feature Sipho Mabuse will be aired on the 15th April 2013. The show is repeated every day and the times are: Monday: 10h50 (premier), 15h50 Tuesday: 14h50, 17h50, Wed: 08h20, 16h50, Thurs: 10h50, 22h50 Friday: 08h50, 15h50, Saturday: 08h20, 15h50, 20h50 Sunday: 07h20, 14h50, 19h50
METALLICA CAPE TOWN VENUE CHANGE show is for 2 nights at the Bellville Velodrome
Big Concerts announced today that the Cape Town venue for Metallica has changed. Metallica will now perform two nights at the Bellville Velodrome on the 24th and 25th of April 2013 to allow fans a chance of watching Metallica in a dynamic indoor live music setting. The Johannesburg performance date and venue will not be... Continue Reading →
Classy Crusaders rock Newlands 19 -14
The Crusaders deservedly won at Newlands for a third successive time. The visitors triumphed 19-14 after the Stormers led 11-nil midway through the first half. The Stormers attacked the Crusaders tryline in the final three minutes but found no way through a defensive structure that had not been made to work for much of the... Continue Reading →
