Riaan Vogel is a Musician based in 9 Erasmus Street, Nelson Mandela Bay. Riaan Vogel says: We are a dynamic and charismatic enigma who’s raw energy captivates an audience into always craving for more for more than 26 years bringing you only goodness for goodness sake so don’t hesitate.If good entertainment is what you are looking for you are at the right place,ask for Riaan Vogel Music for satisfaction guaranteed 24/7 365. Riaan is also skilled in: Acting, Composer, DJ, Graphic Design, … [Read more...] about Riaan Vogel Music
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Duwaan Jantjies
Duwaan Jantjies is a Performing Arts based in 55 Rottingdean Road, Algoa Park, Nelson Mandela Bay. Duwaan Jantjies says: Duwaan Jantjies Commonly known as Dream Way is a recording artist born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Dream Way always had a passion for music from a young age. He has featured on Shiz Live as King of the booth, had his music played on YFM (multiple local radio stations too) and was top 30 in Put Me On 2022 Sportscene X Puma competition and etc. Dream Way sets on … [Read more...] about Duwaan Jantjies
The National Arts Festival Opens Registration for the 2023 Fringe
The National Arts Festival has announced that the call for the 2023 Fringe Festival is now open and will close at midnight on 13 January 2023. The 49th National Arts Festival will take place on 22 June-2 July 2023 in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape. The National Arts Festival Fringe plays a vital role in the arts ecosystem, creating a platform for emerging artists to present multi-disciplinary work at a festival but also for established artists to experiment, launch new work and collaborate with … [Read more...] about The National Arts Festival Opens Registration for the 2023 Fringe
Meet the 2022 Distell National Playwright, Sibongakonke Mama
Sibongakonke Mama had never written a play before she submitted her winning work Ibuhlungu le Ndawo and was sincerely shocked to discover she had won the 2022 Distell National Playwright Competition. The win gives her the opportunity of a lifetime to have her very first play staged at the 2023 National Arts Festival. Sibongakonke was celebrated alongside her fellow finalists Scout Fynn, Nkamogeleng (Nkamo) Lebeloane, Stephanie Jenkins and Nokuthula Mkwanazi when the winning script was … [Read more...] about Meet the 2022 Distell National Playwright, Sibongakonke Mama
The National Arts Festival Calls for Artists to Propose Works for 2023 Festival
7 Oct 2022 By // by Alan The National Arts Festival has announced that the call for the 2023 National Arts Festival Curated Programme is open. The Curated Programme is the Festival’s multi-disciplinary offering, selected from proposals submitted by artists locally and abroad. The NAF programme also features a Fringe, comprising works that are not curated but brought to the Festival and financed by the artists themselves. The call for the Fringe is a separate call that will open … [Read more...] about The National Arts Festival Calls for Artists to Propose Works for 2023 Festival
AFRIMA 2022: Public Voting Starts Today
The voting portal for the 2022 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will be opened on Sunday, September 25, at 21:00 (CAT), to the public, globally, to decide the winners of each of the 39 award categories. The International Committee of the All Africa Music Award (AFRIMA), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), made this announcement, on Friday, encouraging African music lovers to vote intensively using the voting portal live at www.AFRIMA.org, before the portal … [Read more...] about AFRIMA 2022: Public Voting Starts Today
All Africa Music Awards Unveils Nominees List for 2022 Edition
The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://www.AFRIMA.org), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition. Culled from a total of 9,067 entries submitted- the highest number ever recorded by the awards, since its inception – the AFRIMA jury selected a total of 382 nominations across 39 categories, to represent all five regions in Africa, as well as in the diaspora. Recall that the … [Read more...] about All Africa Music Awards Unveils Nominees List for 2022 Edition
President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Don Mattera
19 Jul 2022 By // by Alan President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of author, poet and activist Donato “Don” Francisco Mattera. Mattera passed at the age of 87 on Monday. The President expressed his deep sympathy to Mattera’s family, friends, neighbours and comrades, and the leadership of the Don Mattera Foundation. “As a nation, we are saddened by the loss of Don Mattera’s eloquent, rousing and revolutionary voice for justice. As we observe … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Don Mattera
FAME Week Africa
Joining the events taking place at FAME Week Africa, Muziki Africa will be the music business event, which unites, connects, serves and supports the African music ecosystem to exchange, create, play, forge relationships and shape the future of the industry.With a rich 3-day programme of content sessions, workshops, networking events and live performances, music makers, cutting-edge technology companies, brands and talent will come together in the Host City of Cape Town to enrich the passionate … [Read more...] about FAME Week Africa
Africa will shape the future
25 Aug 2022 By // by Alan Thursday, 25 August 2022 – The wait is finally over. FAME Week Africa officially opened yesterday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre highlighting the important role that the creative and cultural industries play in a countries’ economic development. City of Cape Town’s, Alderman JP Smith said, “Cape Town is a city with unrivalled culture and diversity, boasting a heady mix of old and new. Nothing speaks to this more than the city’s … [Read more...] about Africa will shape the future
Tarryn Light : Singer, MC, Cabaret Artist, Voice Actress, Director
Tarryn Light is a Performing Arts based in South End, Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay.Tarryn Light says: For the past decade, Tardyn Light has been gracing the public stages and private and corporate functions in and around the NMB surrounds. With her BA Drama degree and over 10 years of experience as a free lance performer. She also teaches and does workshops. Both as a private contractor and working with other companies like Centrestage, Gilbert & Sullivan society and more, Tarryn Light has … [Read more...] about Tarryn Light : Singer, MC, Cabaret Artist, Voice Actress, Director
Robert Lourens – Playwright, Director, Technical, Set designer
Robert Lourens is a Performing Arts based in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay.Robert Lourens says: MEET THE PLAYWRIGHT/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER – Robert Lourens Robert has been involved with Theatre since 1973 as a Stage Manager/Director, Lighting Designer, Producer and Sound Engineer. He has worked for P.A.C.T., The Baxter Theatre and Lester’s Theatre. He has worked on Drama, Ballet and Musical productions with world renowned actors and directors. The idea of writing and producing shows, all started … [Read more...] about Robert Lourens – Playwright, Director, Technical, Set designer
Viwo Kulati finds her voice
22 Aug 2022 By // by Alan After getting a push from her producer [Wilson Okafor], Viwo has finally given in to finding her voice and creating her music since professionally boarding her music career in 2015. Her musical background includes being a backing vocalist for the well-known South African neo-soul extraordinaire Zonke Dikana. She nurtures her childhood passion that began in Makhanda, a small town in the Eastern Cape where she had an opportunity to study music in high … [Read more...] about Viwo Kulati finds her voice
Marianah – Actress, Mime, Small Roles and Ensemble
Marianah Lourens is a Performing Artist based in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay.Marianah Lourens says: Marianah started her stage career in 1968 with the Edenvale Dramatic Society. In 1973 Marianah appeared in PEAAT’s production of ‘Patricia’ and the PEMADS Salters Cup. In 1984 she toured the USA with the Covenant Players and learnt all aspects of theatre. Locally she has acted in a number of different roles for Harvest Christian Church, Obed Productions, G&S, PEAAT and Pemads. Some of … [Read more...] about Marianah – Actress, Mime, Small Roles and Ensemble
FAME WEEK Africa’s Top 10 Women in Entertainment
11 Aug 2022 By // by Alan Cape Town, August 10, 2022 – Sisters are doing it for themselves – and FAME Week Africa will be broadcasting their talents live from FAME Week Africa from 24-26 August at CTICC in the Host City of Cape Town. These are the women who are creating waves – and surfing them – across the various entertainment sectors in Africa and beyond. Through all the challenges the last few years have brought, they have shown their mettle, rising to the top of their … [Read more...] about FAME WEEK Africa’s Top 10 Women in Entertainment
