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 Grové & Kim Kallie ahead of their show at Die Koelkamers Paternoster 

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. Can’t believe it has been 40 years this year 2025. We will find an 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 Remember” on the  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 “Heart & Soul” 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 Grové & 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 GROVÉ, 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 radio discussion on Smile 90.4fm every Wednesday at 9.30pm SA time where we shoot  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 weekend’s Cape Flats Book Festival, at West End Primary, in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain.  All talks are FREE and... Continue Reading →

Charlie Void adds carefree and chic disco spice to “Downtown”, his intoxicating 2025 renaissance

Pictured – Charlie VoidPhoto Credit – Kylie HepburnMUA – Clanelle Burger This disco-pop anthem, inspired by nightlife adventures in Cape Town and Paris, celebrates Charlie Void’s inaugural 2025 reveal. Combining explicit, catchy lyrics and melody with a complex arrangement, including three key changes – unusual for a traditional disco track, Charlie challenges and evolves the much-loved legacy genre with a... Continue Reading →

TKZEE JOINS SOUL II SOUL AT KIRSTENBOSCH CONCERT 8 FEBRUARY

TKZEE JOIN HEADLINERS FOR CAPE TOWN LEG OF POPULAR LIBERTY “AN INTIMATE EVENING” CONCERT SERIES IN FEBRUARY The Intimate Evening Series, a collaboration between Liberty, GRIZA Enterprises and leading local promoter Showtime Management, is designed to usher in each new year with a symphony of hope.  The 2025 event features Soul II Soul, performing two concerts... Continue Reading →

RESPONSE TO SAMRO FORENSIC REPORT ON THEFT OF MUSIC MAKERS’ ROYALTIES

On Sunday, City Press published the article, “Forensic probe uncovers R3.4 million of dubious payouts by corrupt ex-Samro staff,” by Mduduzi Nyonyane.  https://www.news24.com/citypress/news/forensic-probe-uncovers-r34m-of-dubious-payouts-by-corrupt-samro-staff-20250119 The article refers to a December 7, 2023 announcement on Samro’s website that a forensic investigation conducted by Fundudzi Forensic Services, uncovered “gross irregularities, citing that claims were paid out without ownership... Continue Reading →

Disappearance of three South African sailors takes centre-stage at Requiem for the Impossible world premiere at Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre in February

“Requiem for the Impossible” world premiere: Musicians Lucy Kruger (South Africa) and Liú Mottes (Netherlands) lead performance at Cape Town’s Homecoming Centre in February. The disappearance of three South African working sailors in the Indian Ocean a decade ago is the subject of a stunning new music and interactive technology project that will have its... Continue Reading →

Experience Steve Louw and Big Sky Live in Stellenbosch on 21 February 2025

Join Steve Louw and Big Sky for an unforgettable live performance at Daisy Jones, the premier music venue in the heart of the Stellenbosch winelands, on Friday, February 21, 2025. Big Sky, the South African band founded by Steve Louw after All Night Radio's dissolution, quickly established a unique blend of rock, folk, and blues.... Continue Reading →

HOTSTIX WILL BE AT FUSION FEST ON 22 FEB, A CELEBRATION OF FUSING TOGETHER MUSIC, FASHION & MOTORING

Mahindra South Africa is about to ignite the festival scene with the launch of Fusion Fest, taking place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025 at the iconic SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria, with Sipho Hotstix Mabuse on the bill.  For two decades, Mahindra has made South Africa its second home, forging an authentic and meaningful... Continue Reading →

Martin Myers the most read contributor on Bizcommunity’s Lifestyle & Entertainment for 2024

#BestofBiz2024: Lifestyle We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2024 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read contributors on Bizcommunity's Lifestyle & Entertainment site over the past year below. Martin Myers has delivered bespoke content on a weekly basis for a number of years and has been... Continue Reading →

Poets Grace Storm & Thandiwe Nqanda are bringing their production titled “Grieve” to Cape Town for 4 shows

O N E  D A Y, I  W A N T  T O  B E  L I K E  W A T E R  A N D  K N O W  H O W  T O  H O L D S P A C E  F O R  T H I N G S  T O  S T A Y A L I V E. South African performers and poets Grace Storm and Thandiwe Nqanda are bringing their production titled “Grieve, that is how you survive” to Theatre Arts Observatory in Cape Town.  The choreo-play first debuted at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda in 2024. The play is infused with poetry, physical theatre and music, looking at the importance of grieving and the journey of loss we experience throughout our lives from when we are children. It navigates through the different ways in which the act... Continue Reading →

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