Nothing sounds quite like Mango Groove. The exquisite dexterity of the pennywhistle, the big brass arrangements, the lashings of doo-wop harmonies and the thundering swing and gumboot rhythms.
ROBIN S for Grand Arena Cape Town on 27th May 2023
If old-school is what floats your boat, Soul Sisters 2023 is where you want to moor your soul-filled boat. These delightful and respectful women will unite on stage for a single night, delivering the best classic, timeless music Cape Town anticipates. On Saturday, 27 May 2023, at Grand West Casino and Entertainment World, new and old... Continue Reading →
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, to Cape Town on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.
Shakatak, the legendary English jazz-funk band, is returning to Cape Town for just one show on Saturday, 30 September, as part of their 40th anniversary world tour.
We chat to Nick Knightshade from Dukes of Note ahead of a show in De Waal Park on Sunday 29th Jan with Matthew Mole & Will Linley
Dukes of Note founded in 2014 is a Carnival Rock band from Cape Town combining elements of Balkan rhythms, gypsy punk, vintage blues and swing with good old-fashioned rock ‘n roll; an eccentric blend of dark yet playful theatrics. The band is Nick Knightshade Singer & Guitar, Andy Abels - Bass & Backing Vocals , Matthew Cox... Continue Reading →
Will Linley to play De Waal park on Sunday 29th January with Matthew Mole & Dukes of Note
Will Linley had an amazing 2022, what with opening for One Republic at Grand West, playing Switching on the lights late Nov in Cape Town. Now he gets to play De Waal Park in Cape Town on Sunday 29th January with Matthew Mole and Dukes of Note. Tickets are R99 bucks from Quicket Hailing from Cape Town, songwriter and musician, Will released his highly-anticipated second... Continue Reading →
DE WAAL PARK HOSTS CONCERTS IN THE PARK ON 18 DEC 2022 we have Tasché and Francois van Coke
How a leftover Pocket between Reservoirs became the City’s most coveted green Haven and Music Hub. There’s no doubt that a city’s heart beats boldest through its green spaces. New York has Central Park and Cape Town De Waal Park. But our park - or rather “THE Park” in local lingo - sits darn pretty. In... Continue Reading →
Jazz & Classical Encounters 2022 Vol 4 at Spier Wine Farm Saturday 26th Nov
The 2022 Jazz & Classical Encounters Festival Vol 4 @ Spier Amphitheatre featuring some of the best South African jazz and classical artists in a new feast of contemporary music, takes place on Saturday 26th November 2022. The one-day festival at Spier Wine Farm Amphitheatre in Stellenbosch begins at 12.30 pm (doors open at 11.30am) and will conquer your senses with a mix of jazz and classical music for eight... Continue Reading →
Legends of Old School presents SWITCH ON FESTIVE 2022 on Sunday 27th November 2022
The annual event to herald the festive start to the season is a must on the Cape Town event calendar and this year legends of Old school invite you to CTICC on the balcony to witness the lights coming on as you get entertained by a fabulous band with Tracey Carter, Richard Caesar and Ian Smith and during the breaks you... Continue Reading →
More acts announced for The Waterboys live in Cape Town and Johannesburg next week
Friday 25 November 2022 – Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Cape TownSunday 27 November 2022 – Marks Park, Emmarentia, Johannesburg Tickets and info from https://breakoutevents.co.za/ Originally set for April 2020, following a global pandemic that spanned over 2 years, The Waterboys tour of South Africa is finally here as the band arrives in SA next week for their two... Continue Reading →
Legends of Old School for CTICC SAT 8th October from 6pm
To all our awesome fans! We've graduated Kings of Old Skool is now Legends of Old School.We will still be bringing you the best of the 80's and 90's beats from Legends of Old School .We are on volume 3 of this fantastic Saturday night out:On the wheels of steel on Saturday 8th October are:Roger the Dodger,DJ... Continue Reading →
Three diverse new locally produced Trace Original shows – Future Maskandi, Afro Tech is Life and The Re-Introduction.
Johannesburg, South Africa - With the ongoing goal to showcase local talent while also empowering young creatives to produce outstanding quality local content, Trace today announced three diverse new locally produced Trace Original shows – Future Maskandi, Afro Tech is Life and The Re-Introduction. Hosted by seasoned presenter and musician Zulu Mkhathini, the FUTURE MASKANDI... Continue Reading →
DISCO KNIGHTS Saturday 8 October at Hanover Street Nightclub at Grandwest Casino and Entertainment World
DISCO KNIGHTS The Mother City has a history of DJ and Nightclubbing culture dating back to the early 70’s when the Saturday Night Fever bug started to bite the music and entertainment scene with the sound of Disco which evolved into the Garage and House music during the early 80’s. Legendary Deejays like the late... Continue Reading →
Do look what AMPD Studios are doing with Sipho Mabuse
AMPD Studios is putting out some awesome content. Sipho Mabuse is delighted to share his insights .Please see the links below Tune in to the Creative Industry Podcast as we unpack how to make it in the music industry in South Africa. have a look at http://www.ampdstudios.co.za Also have a look at the podcast on... Continue Reading →
Read about The enigmatic music artist ZYO
ZYO The enigmatic music artist ZYO goes for gold with his third single “Dockside Days” featuring Mathew Gold Sliding into our atmosphere, futuristic electronic dance outfit – ZYO – is back on the music radar with his new single “Dockside Days”. This time he teams up with soulful singer/songwriter Mathew Gold. The eclectic mix of... Continue Reading →
Delighted to share the news …3rd most read contributor for Biz Arts in 2019 for 3rd year in a row
Delighted to share the news 3rd most read contributor for Biz Arts for 3rd year in a row .Please keep putting me in touch with artists to talk to as we go into the new decade https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/484/198512.html
TurnUp Music launches on Samsung Z Series
Being the ultimate gateway that has been successfully hosting local talent for over a year now, TurnUp Music has joined forces with Samsung and officially announced the launch of a streaming service on the Samsung Z Series mobile devices. TurnUp Music has been turning heads over the past year as a disruptor in the... 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 →
U2 The Joshua Tree Tour 2017; Biggest Tour Of The Year Surpasses 2.4 Million Tickets Sold
FIRST NORTH AMERICAN LEG WRAPS TO RAVE REVIEWS HAVING PLAYED TO MORE THAN 1 MILLION FANS NEW SHOWS SELLING OUT IN NORTH AMERICA, MEXICO & SOUTH AMERICA NEW YORK, July 6, 2017 -- Having played to more than one million fans, the first North American leg of U2's The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 came to... Continue Reading →
Academy of Sound Engineering open day this Saturday, 17th September in Cape Town
Academy of Sound Engineering will be hosting their next open day this Saturday, 17th September, from 09h00 till 17h00. If Sound Engineering and Music Production is on your radar, this is not to be missed! They will kick-start the day with presentations at 09h00 or 14h30, followed by a tour of the Campus and the... Continue Reading →
Monday 18th April SIPHO HOTSTIX MABUSE at Promenade Three Anchor Bay
Sipho “Hotstix “Mabuse will be doing something fun at 5pm at the glasses on the Promenade in Three Anchor bay Cape Town on Monday 18th April You are welcome to join and share in the fun . We could have a poet join, a guitar player and before you know it ,the pop up will... Continue Reading →