Western Province have a glittering history of success in Currie Cup finals but seldom over the last 126 years have they completely overwhelmed a host team against expectation as they did at a mortified Kings Park yesterday. The Sharks were favourites going into the final after being the form team of the last three months... Continue Reading →
Currie Cup Final 2017 Preview WINNING WAY IS THE ONLY WAY FOR THE SHARKS.
As a player Robert du Preez was ultra-competitve, as a coach he is possibly more so, and on the eve of the Currie Cup final between the Sharks and Western Province, the 54-year-old refreshingly cut through the hype and hot air that will always accompany a major sporting event. How are the Sharks are going... Continue Reading →
Squad named for Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour
The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the Vista 2017 All Blacks Northern Tour to the UK and Europe for Tests against France, Scotland and Wales and matches against the Barbarians and a France XV. The squad is as follows (with age, province and Test caps... Continue Reading →
All Blacks team named for final Test against Australia
The All Blacks team has been named to play the third Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia at Suncorp Stadium, Australia, this Saturday 21 October. The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Kane Hames (5) 2. Dane Coles (54) 3. Nepo Laulala (9) 4. Samuel Whitelock (92) 5. Scott Barrett (13) 6. Liam... Continue Reading →
TRACE presents the first Roots music festival – 30 acts and a marriage of food, art, lifestyle and urban African music.
Roots will be hosted at the trendy Joziburg Lane venue in central Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 November 2017. TRACE Southern Africa presents the inaugural edition of its brand new eventing property - Roots. This first-of-its-kind festival will bring together everything that makes the African continent beautiful - from food, art and lifestyle to an array... Continue Reading →
BMI honors internationally-celebrated musician and songwriter Jay Kay (of Jamiroquai) with the BMI Pres ident’s Award at the 2017 BMI London Awards.
Music industry guests including Naughty Boy, Foals and Bipolar Sunshine filled London’s Dorchester hotel to celebrate UK and European songwriters, producers and publishers of the most-performed songs of 2016. Jay Kay received the BMI President’s Award because of his “originality, which has inspired generations of musicians and fans alike” and joins a list of past... Continue Reading →
André Venter presents match day jerseys to Springboks
Former Springbok flank André Venter presented the Springboks with their match jerseys on Friday morning at their team hotel in Cape Town. photo credit -Gallo images /SA Rugby Venter played in 66 Tests for the Springboks between 1996 and 2001 and was a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 1999... Continue Reading →
Personal Reflection from Colin Sher who was at the BMI Songwriters Camp 2017
Cape Town producer, DJ and owner of Cosher recording studios, Colin Sher (Cosher) was invited to be a producing songwriter at this year’s BMI songwriting camp in partnership with Music Exchange (MEX). BMI (similar to SAMRO in South Africa) is the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and bridges the gap between songwriters and... Continue Reading →
So true about Tom Petty -beautiful story by Bob Lefsetz
He wasn't running on fumes. Most aged, classic bands have been beaten down, believing their audience still cared they released new music to little acclaim and then gave up, gussied up their look and went on endless victory parades where they played their hits to an aged audience and it isn't adulation so much as... Continue Reading →
Press on All Blacks -Cape Town
Today was the team announcement and then the press conference and training All the top stars are playing and these pics are a snapshot of the day . Training was at Bishops school at 3pm today
Springboks shuffle pack for New Zealand clash at Newlands
Lood de Jager has earned a well-deserved start, while Pieter-Steph du Toit moves from lock to blindside flank to give the Springboks more lineout options – both on attack and defence – on Saturday against the All Blacks in Cape Town. In another change to the loose trio, Francois Louw will run out at No... Continue Reading →
P!NK announces her Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2018 today
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2017 - Known for her incredible and entertaining live show, international pop icon P!NK announces her Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2018 today. The 40-date North American arena tour produced by Live Nation will start in Phoenix, AZ on March 1st and culminate in Los Angeles, CA at The Forum on June... Continue Reading →
Rested All Blacks slot straight in to match day team to play Springboks at Newlands
The All Blacks team to play South Africa at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, this Saturday 7 October 2017 is : The matchday 23 (with Test caps in brackets) is: 1. Kane Hames (4) 2. Dane Coles (53) 3. Nepo Laulala (8) 4. Samuel Whitelock (91) 5. Scott Barrett (12) 6. Liam Squire (11) 7. Sam... Continue Reading →
PICTURE GALLERY MUSIC EXCHANGE #MEX17 SUNDOWNERS AT SOUTH BEACH IN CAMPS BAY
MARTIN MYERS ,RAZIA MYERS ,CASEY BARCLAY JANN KLOSE ,ALICIA MADISON ,CHRISTIAN WRIGHT ,TONY GRUND AMANDA BACK ,CHRISTAIN WRIGHT AMANDA BLACK AND SOPHIA FOSTER ALICIA MADISON ,JANN KLOSE ,TONY GRUND, MARCELIA ARCENGIAS, CHRISTIAN WRIGHT JASON CURTIS ,WILLIAM MASEMOLA . CHARLIE HAMILTON MS AND MISS Nyota Parker Ameen Harron James Stewart ,Andre Ensil ,Martin Myers Tony Grund... Continue Reading →
All Blacks assistant coach speaks about Success
On Tuesday in the leafy suburb of Newlands assistant coach Ian Foster rolled into the press conference bang on time at 12h30 and proceeded to hold court for 20 mins in an engaging conversation, even having to navigate the proverbial silly question that always rears its head be it a visiting rugby team or music... Continue Reading →
Bok need to be accurate says the rugby writer Mike Greenaway
When Sean Fitzpatrick was still playing for the All Blacks he was once asked if he could give the Old Foe a tip on how to get back to winning ways (the Boks were having a bad run). “Just do what has always come naturally to you, it worked for a hundred years.” Fitzy smiled.... Continue Reading →
Personal reflections on Day 1 of the build up to Saturday 7th October -Springboks vs All Blacks
What a remarkable day on two sides of the Peninsula with the Springboks and All Blacks in town -In the centre of town at 12h30 sharp the ever efficient Bok media officer rolled in the Bok coach old Alistair Coetzee .He looked pensive and proceeded to discuss how he thought the Boks did well on... Continue Reading →
It’s OCTOBER MADNESS at Cape Town Comedy Club
It's OCTOBER MADNESS at Cape Town Comedy Club with limited R60 early bird tickets from Computicket all month (excludes special events). A NIGHT OF HEADLINERS, on Friday 13 October 2017. FOUR top comedians perform on our stage for ONE night only! Martin Evans, Conrad Koch (Chester Missing), KG and Kurt Schoonraad as the MC. As... Continue Reading →