The internationally acclaimed Frank Sinatra tribute show, Sinatra and Me is coming to The Boardwalk in March 2019. Direct from the West End and Los Angeles, one of the world’s greatest Sinatra impersonators, Richard Shelton recreates the magical moments from Sinatra’s illustrious career in a captivating evening of storytelling and song. Sinatra and Me is for one night only at The Boardwalk International Convention Centre on 29 March 2019. The show features all of Sinatra’s signature hits, … [Read more...] about Sinatra and Me
Music
Bokani Dyer Trio
The Bokani Dyer Trio comprises of Bokani Dyer who is a pianist, composer and producer. Romy Brauteseth on bass and Sphelelo Mazibuko and drums. Bokani has won multiple awards including the Standard Bank Young Artist of the Year Award for Jazz in 2011 and 1st prize in the SAMRO Overseas Scholarship competition in 2013. His sold out shows at the Vortex in London 2014 were described as “thrilling” and “superlative”. His recent career highlights include playing at the opening of the London … [Read more...] about Bokani Dyer Trio
Four Fellas
The Four Fellas comprising of Lubabalo Luzipo; Phindile ‘Brown Sugah; Loyiso Mali are all friends from Nelson Mandela Bay. With Lubabalo Luzipo having started learning Classical Piano at an early age and has since performed in a number of overseas countries namely Germany and Austria. He has performed at the opening of Parliament and also counts performing with some of South Africa's Elite Artists as his career highlights. Songwriter and performer Phindile Matsha known as Brown Sugah is the … [Read more...] about Four Fellas
No More Boney M [At the Stadium]
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium has corrected an earlier statement on 13 December 2028, about the cancellation of the Boney M Concert at the stadium and clarified that the concert has been MOVED to The Boardwalk. BONEY M CONCERT ON THE MOVE Friday, December 14, 2018: Event organizer, Soul Good confirmed today that the performance by Euro Caribbean vocal group, Boney M, previously to be staged at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 26th December 2018, has relocated the performance to the … [Read more...] about No More Boney M [At the Stadium]
Elviro Vrolik
Young, vibrant Bass guitarist hailing from Nelson Mandela Bay’s Northern Areas, Elviro first picked up the bass at the tender age of 13 and like most musicians started off playing in church. As he honed his skill and craft in the Gospel community he later joined the band New Afro Teens now known as Modern Tribe. In 2014 he enrolled at the Nelson Mandela University under the tutelage of Jazz lecturer John Edwards and Bass guitar teacher Andrew Warneke. Elviro has since formed part of the … [Read more...] about Elviro Vrolik
Mthokozisi Mabuza
Mthokozisi Mabuza is a budding Jazz Pianist who gravitated to the ivories at a tender age whilst growing up in Pretoria, Gauteng. After learning how to play the keyboard in church he sought to further his knowledge of this instrument which brought him to Nelson Mandela Bay where he studied towards his music qualification from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in 2016. Throughout and post his tertiary career, Mthokozisi has worked with a variety of South African musicians, primarily … [Read more...] about Mthokozisi Mabuza
Joliza Magiyana
Joliza, an asipiring Afro–Soul artist, hails from Walmer Township in Nelson Mandela Bay who began his craft in 2005 and soon formed Valley Gees who later released an EP titled Umanqoba in 2007. He later decided to pursue his musical dream as a solo artist and released his debut EP called Nontsokolo. Through his collaborations and working with other groups Joliza decided to commit to his solo career and in 2013 released follow up EP ‘Skeem Sam’. Heading to the call of his followers in 2015 … [Read more...] about Joliza Magiyana
Garth Taylor to celebrate 20 years in music
One of South Africa’s most renowned vocalists, Garth Taylor marks 20 years in music with an intimate performance at The Boardwalk Amphitheatre on 19 October 2018. The concert is a showcase of all his biggest hits, highlighting the remarkable moments in his career. Originally from Johannesburg, Taylor became a household name in 1998 with his single ‘Why’, which sat on the top of the South African radio charts for five consecutive weeks and is considered one of the classics in the South African … [Read more...] about Garth Taylor to celebrate 20 years in music
#AnswerTheCall To Celebrate The Eastern Cape
Editor: It would appear that the weekend of 27 October is a popular one for events - so far MyPE has reported on the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, the Lake Farm Street Collection and now the Legends Heritage Jazz Meets Turnup Festival. Submit your events to MyZA or your Press Release on MyPR for more exposure. From the 25th to the 27th of October in East London, the inaugural Legends Heritage Jazz Meets Turnup Festival will be bringing together the beautiful people of the Eastern Cape, fellow … [Read more...] about #AnswerTheCall To Celebrate The Eastern Cape
Celebrate the release of Nobakithi with Asanda Mqiki
The long-awaited solo album of Asanda Mqiki, one of Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s most talented and versatile vocalists, has finally dropped. It’s news that will thrill local and international fans alike (pre orders have been received from the UK, Nigeria, New Zealand and the USA). The album entitled ‘Nobakithi,’ comprises nine tracks (two of which are radio edits). Seen by many as an Afro-Jazz artist, the album showcases the eclecticism of Mqiki’s musical style. Her voice soars, then … [Read more...] about Celebrate the release of Nobakithi with Asanda Mqiki
Rhapsody in Blue Concert
Lovers of fine orchestral and piano music are in for a treat on Sunday 26 August when the Nelson Mandela University Wind Symphony, under the baton of Gareth Williams, teams up with pianist Dr Erika Bothma for the first time. The concert will take place at the Nelson Mandela University South Campus Auditorium at 15h00. Tickets will be available with, R70 for Adults, R50 for Pensioners, R20 for Students and Music students have free entrance. The orchestra, featuring Dr Bothma, will perform the … [Read more...] about Rhapsody in Blue Concert
2018 Bryars Scholarship Concert
The Nelson Mandela University’s Music Department will play host to yet another Bryars Scholarship Concert on 22 August 2018, 19h30 at the Nelson Mandela University’s South Campus Auditorium. A significant amount bestowed to the University by music teacher and humanitarian Charles Bryars, allows the Department of Music to allocate bursaries once a year to worthy students to further their studies in music. The finalists were chosen after auditions were held last week, where the panel of … [Read more...] about 2018 Bryars Scholarship Concert
Hear international concert organist from Hungary, Laszlo Almasy
You are kindly invited to an organ recital on the impressive organ of the Feather Market Centre on Thursday 9th August at 13:00 by the brilliant international concert organist from Hungary, Laszlo Almasy. He is organist in the Budapest Cathedral and has presented organ recitals in more than 20 countries. Since this recital is on a school holiday - Women’s Day - we expect many persons (especially teachers) who normally cannot attend lunch hour recitals. His varied programme lasting 50 minutes, … [Read more...] about Hear international concert organist from Hungary, Laszlo Almasy
Karyn White and SA’s own unite for Divas 2018
Divas 2018 shimmies to Port Elizabeth for a one night only concert at The Boardwalk International Convention Centre on 4 August 2018. This year’s show features international, award winning diva, Karyn White as well as South Africa’s own diva, Sasha Lee Davids and vivacious singing duo, G&T. Brought to South Africa for Divas 2018, Karyn White etched her name music history with her smash hit song, the female anthem, “Superwoman”. That song made international waves, selling over a million … [Read more...] about Karyn White and SA’s own unite for Divas 2018
World Choir Games participants to sing in St Mary’s Cathedral
The Eastern Cape Children’s Choir is proud to present a concert by the Cantatori Male Choir from Port Elizabeth, under the direction of Ansie Kotzé, and the Iuventus Gaude Children’s Choir, from Jablonec in the Czech Republic. The concert will take place at St Mary’s Cathedral off Govan Mbeki Drive in Central on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, at 19h00. IUVENTUS, GAUDE! [Youth, Rejoice!] was founded in 2015 at the Primary School of Art in Jablonec nad Nisou and is today being conducted by Mr. Tomáš … [Read more...] about World Choir Games participants to sing in St Mary’s Cathedral
