MUSICIAN AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST, YOUNGR, ANNOUNCES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED TOUR WITH GOODLUCK THIS APRIL

Friday, April 11, 2025 โ€“ One Night in Cape Town - Cabo Beach Club Saturday, April 12, 2025 โ€“ SoundsWild - Muldersdrift, JHB Friday, April 18, 2025โ€“ Splashy Fen Festival - Underberg, KZN Tickets on sale from 5 March 2025 at https://breakoutevents.co.za [pictured: Youngr]Photo credit - Supplied [South Africa โ€“ 6 March, 2025] โ€“ Youngr, the dynamic musician... Continue Reading →

ANNA WOLF โ€œDEAR DADDYโ€ NEW SINGLE AND SA TOUR in April from 5 to 13th

Dear Daddyย single released today Friday 28 February. Dear Daddy Tour in SA โ€“ 5 โ€“ 13 April. London-based Anna Wolf, a magnetic force in the alternative music scene, is returning to South Africa for her much-anticipated Dear Daddy Tour. Known for her haunting soundscapes that blend romance and darkness, Anna captivates with an artistry that has been described as... Continue Reading →

Stunning conversation with Neil Johnson

Enjoy the stunning conversation with Neil Johnson from my CapeTalk show last night #BusinessOfEntertainment Neil oozes radio, been in the business for over 44 years, with a huge CV Neil Johnson has a stellar radio carreer. Prepare to be inspired. Select highlights below: Radio programmer โ€ข       Chief Content Officer โ€“ Kaya FM 95.9... Continue Reading →

Siphokazi Jonas to appear at the third Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers 9 March

The third edition of the Johannesburg Festival of Women Writers (JFWW) returns to the University of Johannesburg on the 9th March 2025.Book lovers will get to celebrate womenโ€™s voices, and honour local and international writers who continue to shape the landscape of womenโ€™s writing. Under the theme Africanโ€™s Womenโ€™s Writing in the 21st Century the JFWW takes place at... Continue Reading →

Siphokazi Jonas appears at Youth Fest 18-26 March

My event is not open to the public. My talk is a private / invitation-only session. Thank you forย understanding.ย If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch, allย details on the websiteย openbookfestival.co.za Siphokazi Jonas

Radio Content Programmer Neil Johnson on CapeTalk on Thursday 27th at 9pm “The Business of Entertainment”

Neil Johnson has a stellar radio career. Prepare to be inspired on Thursday night 27th Feb just after 9pmย  Select highlights below: Radio programmer Chief Content Officer โ€“ Kaya FM 95.9 Programme Manager โ€“ Jacaranda 94.2 FM Programme Manager โ€“ Kaya FM 95.9 Course Development and Radio Training for the IAJ (Institute for the Advancement... Continue Reading →

Mahindra Fusion Fest pics

Kamo Mphela, Aymos Shili and I performed at the #MahindraFusionFest in a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration at SunBet Arena at Time Square on 22 February. Picture credits: Blowfish productions

Steve Louw on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk Thursday 20th February at 9pm

This is a part 2. Part 1 was broadcast on the 13th February. Listen to it here... https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IN3x5dHkCJCrWJrbmNldO?go=1&sp_cid=866fcaa298310946848c71a1f28c8b95&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop

We chat to SONGBIRDS Mynie Grovรฉ & Kim Kallie ahead of their show at Die Koelkamers Paternosterย 

Two Girls are brought together through the magic of music with voices that resonate over the years and never get old. Together a story is told of how a friendship was born. The show SONGBIRDS create a sound picture of their individual journeys, genres and cohesive understanding of music Singer/ Songwriter/ Composer/ Performer/ Producer Mynie... Continue Reading →

Do listen to Steve Louw on CapeTalk

Stellar conversation with Steve Louw on CapeTalk. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IN3x5dHkCJCrWJrbmNldO?si=7e1c9cb1a7f8455e

Throw back Thursday stuff over the years: Penguins in Bondage, The Usual, Seether, Hotstix, Siphokazi Jonas

It dawned on me I have been in the entertainment economy since 1985, whilst at UCT Radio. Cleaning out we found some posters and articles, so I thought to post. Penguins in Bondage, The Usual, Seether, Hotstix and now Siphokazi Jonas. Canโ€™t believe it has been 40 years this year 2025. We will find anย article or two... Continue Reading →

Steve Louw on the Business of Entertainment on CapeTalk TONIGHT Thursday 13th Feb at 9pm

Do read please, rare Steve Louw live dates announced The year kicked off in overdrive for Steve Louw, the man behind some of the last decades' seminal bands, albums and songs that legitimise his creative calibre. All Night Radio, Big Sky and an ever-growing library of solo releases in his armoury, two exceptional live performances... Continue Reading →

Arnold Carelse Music presents “A Night to Remember” 22nd Feb Roxy Review Bar, GrandWest

Arnold Carelse Music presents "A Night to Rememberโ€ on the ย 22 Feb at GrandWest.Guitarist, Songwriter and Producer, Arnold Carelse (pictured below) invites you to a night filled with fantastic music, bound to make you chant for an encore. The phenomenal vocalists for the evening include Carmen Exclusive, Richard Ceasar, MarysaPietersen and Selwyn Lombard.The band consists... Continue Reading →

An evening of fun and entertainment at Artscape on 19th March to invest in the future of The Masque

A dazzling evening of fun and entertainment at Artscape to invest in the future of The Masque and Siphokazi Jonas is on the bill.  A night of fun, laughter and entertainment awaits at a historic benefit evening to be held at Artscape, celebrating the legacy of The Masque Theatre while raising funds to invest in its future. THE MASQUE... Continue Reading →

We Speak to Steve Louw and Big Sky ahead of the show at Daisy Jones Bar on February 21

South African rock legends Steve Louw and Big Sky will perform at Daisy Jones Bar on February 21, 2025, with a live DVD capturing the event for fans. The band will feature a lineup reminiscent of the iconic โ€œHeart & Soulโ€ DVD from 2008, bringing together the incredible talents of Willem Moller on guitar, Tim Rankin on drums, Schalk... Continue Reading →

Siphokazi Jonas at Westerford High School discussing her book, WEEPING BECOMES A RIVER to 1000 students

Yesterday 4th February was an absolutely outstanding day. Siphokazi spent the afternoon with approximately 1000 learners at Westerford High School discussing her book, WEEPING BECOMES A RIVER. Together, they laughed, reflected, and she challenged them to embody their authentic selves and creativity wherever they go.THIS is a core reason why she wrote the book.As teacher Steve... Continue Reading →

Songbirds: Mynie Grovรฉ & Kim Kallie & Jaconell Mouton on keyboards on 2 1 and 22 Feb at Die Koelkamers

A show about flying on the wings of music, weaving different stories through Songs and their interpretation. Songbirds with MYNIE GROVร‰, KIM KALLIE & Jaconell Mouton on keyboards. Between the girls on stage they cover beginnings, genres, life stages and picking up where they paused, continuing to speak in a language that is universal and... Continue Reading →

We Preview the 6 Nations starting tonight with rugby writer Mike Greenaway

We have a weekly fun radioย discussion on Smile 90.4fm every Wednesday at 9.30pm SA time where we shoot ย the breeze about my love of Rugby with Benito Vergotine This week our guest was the uber talented writer and dear friend Mike Greenaway, who has two amazing books out "Bok to Bok" as well as "The... Continue Reading →

Cape Flats Book Festival offers literary feast on 1-2 February 2025 with Siphokazi Jonas speaking on Sunday

Cape Flats Book Festival offers literary feast   Siphokazi Jonas is among the line-up of authors and poets at the Cape Flats Book Festival.  Book lovers will have a chance to meet local and international authors at this weekendโ€™s Cape Flats Book Festival, at West End Primary, in Lentegeur, Mitchellโ€™s Plain.  All talks are FREE and... Continue Reading →

Charlie Void adds carefree and chic disco spice to โ€œDowntownโ€, his intoxicating 2025 renaissance

Picturedย โ€“ย Charlie VoidPhoto Creditย โ€“ย Kylie HepburnMUAย โ€“ Clanelle Burger This disco-pop anthem, inspired by nightlife adventures in Cape Town and Paris, celebrates Charlie Voidโ€™s inaugural 2025 reveal. Combining explicit, catchy lyrics and melody with a complex arrangement, including three key changes โ€“ unusual for a traditional disco track, Charlie challenges and evolves the much-loved legacy genre with a... Continue Reading →

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